California

Marketing and Advertising Businesses in CA For Sale

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Promotional Products & Apparel Business

San Diego County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established promotional products and branded merchandise business in San Diego County, operating under the world's largest promotional products and embroidery...

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

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Established Promotional Products & Apparel Business - Low Overhead

Orange County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a branded apparel and promotional products business backed by one of the most recognized names in the industry. The business helps companies strengthen their brands...

$115,000

$115,000

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow

Butte County, CA

This is a rare chance to purchase a well-established B2B service provider with over 50 years of successful operations. Renowned for its quality and service, the business specializes in providing...

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,208

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,208

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Established Bay Area Experiential Event Business + Iconic 1974 VW Bus

San Mateo, CA

Own one of the Bay Area's most recognizable mobile event businesses. Tap Truck SF is a turnkey experiential event company built around a beautifully restored 1974 Volkswagen Tap Truck, affectionately...

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$249,000

$249,000

High-Margin AI Marketing Agency | 40k+ MRR |Hospitality Based 0% Churn

Palo Alto, CA

This is a lean, high-margin AI-enabled marketing agency focused primarily on hospitality and service-based businesses. The company operates on a streamlined recurring-retainer model, providing paid...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $56,000

Profitable Digital Family Marketing Network | Proprietary Technology

Monterey, CA

USFamilyGuide.com is a profitable, highly scalable national digital media and marketing platform serving the multi-billion-dollar family-oriented marketplace. Founded in 2001, the company has spent 25...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County, CA

This established promotional products and embroidery business presents an exceptional opportunity in Los Angeles County. Founded in 2001 and operating successfully for 23 years, this business has...

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$229,500

$229,500

Cash Flow: $105,000

Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County

Escondido, CA

This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2014, this turnkey franchise has...

$389,500

$389,500

Cash Flow: $140,000

SBA Approved Semi-Absentee Embroidery & Screen-Printing Business

California

SBA Approved Semi-Absentee Embroidery & Screen-Printing Business- SC2281 This customer embroidery and screen printing business is a Northern California Sub Chapter S Corporation and has been in...

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$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Profitable Promotional Products Business

Riverside County, CA

Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....

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$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

$1.2M TTM Revenue Ai Marketing Agency | 76% Profit Margin

Palo Alto, CA

I am seeking a CASH buyer only. No SBA financing. This is intentionally priced and positioned for a fast, clean transaction with a qualified buyer. The valuation is at a near 35-40% discount. Looking...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $892,000

50+ Years old Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale

Riverside County, CA

50+ years established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale. Own a Trusted Local Brand with Multiple Revenue Streams Step into ownership of this Print & Mailing shop, a...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $104,000

B2B Center - Print, Promotional & Marketing Business

Sacramento County, CA

Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Sacramento County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. This center provides print, mail marketing, design and...

$250,000

$250,000

Promotional, Printing & Marketing Business

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Contra Costa County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...

$225,000

$225,000

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business

Monterey County, CA

This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 50 years of success and a stellar local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $353,000

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Eliro Inc

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Eliro Inc. is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in the strategic sale of privately held businesses through industry niche consolidation. Founded by seasoned M&A professionals, Eliro Inc. aims to maximize shareholder value by offering expert advisory services, including business valuation, deal structuring, targeted marketing, and transaction closing. Our core differentiator is our unique approach to consolidating businesses within specific industry niches. This strategy enhances earnings multiples, increases sales prices for sellers, attracts premium buyers, and streamlines the acquisition process. The Eliro Inc. management team brings over 30 years of combined experience in M&A, entrepreneurship, finance, and international business. This expertise, combined with a strong network of buyers (large private corporations, publicly traded companies, private equity firms, and high net worth individuals), positions Eliro Inc. to deliver exceptional results. Eliro Inc. targets privately held businesses with EBITDA ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000, ideally within a target niche, and business owners seeking to maximize their exit value. The firm also works with buyers seeking strategic acquisitions to expand market share, diversify portfolios, and drive growth.

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Profitable Local Lead Generation Portfolio - Recurring Revenue

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable online business that generates exclusive leads for local service companies through niche websites. Designed to produce recurring monthly revenue with low overhead and minimal day-to-day...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $38,000

Global Event Production Company in Travel Destination Event Industry

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a premiere global event production company specializing in large-scale group affinity experiences worldwide. It’s signature events -...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $620,000

Profitable Wedding Photography & Videography Brand – 15+ U.S. Markets

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established wedding photography and videography business serving more than 15 major metropolitan markets across the United States. Founded in 2021, the...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $200,020

Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This well-established Company is renowned for its high-quality marketing materials and exceptional turnaround, serving real estate professionals throughout the local community....

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $198,000

Established FASTSIGNS Franchise - Projected $149,000 Cash Flow in 2026

San Bernardino County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire an established FASTSIGNS franchise located in the Inland Empire. The business provides signage, graphics, printing, visual communications, and related branding...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

Digital Marketing + Web Design | Home Care & Eldercare Focus | Remote

San Diego County, CA

Founded in 2016, this full-service digital marketing agency has spent nearly a decade building a focused niche serving home care and eldercare businesses—a sector experiencing sustained, long-term...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $122,646

Embroidery & Promotional Product Co. w/Prestigious Established Clients

Santa Barbara County, CA

Established in 1998, this full-service custom apparel and promotional products company specializes in embroidery, screen printing, and graphic design. With a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $121,543

Buy or Sell a Marketing and Advertising Business in California
Marketing and advertising businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include a wide range of service-based businesses that help companies promote products and generate demand, including full-service marketing agencies, digital advertising firms (SEO, PPC, social media), promotional products and branded merchandise companies, print and signage businesses, and niche B2B marketing consultancies. These businesses typically operate on a client-services model, generating revenue by delivering marketing campaigns, lead generation, branding, or advertising services to other businesses, often through recurring retainers, project-based fees, or performance-based arrangements, with value driven by expertise, client relationships, and the ability to produce measurable results like leads, traffic, or sales.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed10
Asking Price$277,500
Reported Revenue$605,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$119,772
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$168,750$277,500$300,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Marketing and Advertising Businesses for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$246,298$89,000
Median$605,000$119,772
Upper Quartile$956,757$198,505

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Marketing and Advertising Businesses listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.432.10
Median0.592.41
Upper Quartile1.052.60

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Marketing and Advertising Business in California?

The median asking price for an established Marketing and Advertising Business in California is $277,500, though prices range from under $168,750 to well over $300,000.

How much do Marketing and Advertising Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Marketing and Advertising Businesses in California is $605,000 and owners earn a median of $119,772, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Marketing and Advertising Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Marketing and Advertising Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.43 to 1.05, with a median of 0.59. Earning multiples range from 2.10 to 2.60, with the median at 2.41. This means the typical Marketing and Advertising Business in California may ask for around 0.59 times its annual revenue, and 2.41 times its annual owner earnings.

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