Asset Sale
North Hollywood, CA
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
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Established Dry Cleaning & Alterations Agency – Since 1980 – Glendale
Asset Sale
Glendale, CA
Coin-Operated Laundromat in North Orange County
Asset Sale
La Habra, CA
Established Alterations Tailor Shop in the Heart of Coachella Valley
Asset Sale
Cathedral City, CA
Room to grow in LA
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
In-Network Lab: Medicare, Medi-Cal, PPOs, Many Medicaids
Asset Sale
Irvine, CA
So fine near SoFi
Asset Sale
Inglewood, CA
Compton opportunity
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$879,000 / - 2516ft2
Real Estate Only
Canyon Country, CA
Rare Marin Commercial Kitchen Opportunity | 3,150 Sq. Ft. |
Lease Only
Marin City, CA
Mr. Electric
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Priced at $4.25million - Real Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved
Real Estate Only
Sonora, CA
Turn-Key Food & Beverage Production Facility
Lease Only
Vacaville, CA
Legal Collections
Turnkey Restaurant Condo Located at 116 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA
Real Estate Only
Vista, CA
Nice Clean Self Car Wash with Good Income and Property
Real Estate Only
Tustin, CA
Mike Nova
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community
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15,000 to 20,000 Square Foot Fully Built Out Industrial Building
Real Estate Only
California
Laundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
Lease Only
California
Commissary - Commercial Kitchen Property with Large Secure Parking
Real Estate Only
Sacramento County, CA
Own Your Territory. No Franchise Fees. No Royalties.
Start Up
Laser Cleaning Business - Looking for Partner or Sale
Start Up
Mosquito Squad Plus
Franchise
Available in California
Buy or Sell a Service Business in California
Service businesses are some of the most commonly listed for sale on BizBuySell, and include a wide range of people and process driven companies that sell expertise or labor rather than physical products. Common businesses are home and commercial services (cleaning, inspections, renovation, HVAC, automotive services), business services (marketing, signage, printing, brokerage, coworking), route based and asset light operations (parking management, entertainment routes), and franchised service brands. These businesses typically operate on contract , project , or recurring service models, generating revenue through service fees, ongoing maintenance agreements, route accounts, memberships, or territory based franchises, often with relatively low inventory requirements and scalable staffing.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 449 |
| Asking Price | $365,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $519,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $155,614 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $365,000 | $893,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $269,935 | $87,507 |
| Median | $519,000 | $155,614 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,208,485 | $300,000 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.55 | 1.60 |
| Median | 0.77 | 2.44 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.04 | 3.46 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business in California?
The median asking price for an established Service Business in California is $365,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $893,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $519,000 and owners earn a median of $155,614, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Service 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 Service Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.55 to 1.04, with a median of 0.77. Earning multiples range from 1.60 to 3.46, with the median at 2.44. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.77 times its annual revenue, and 2.44 times its annual owner earnings.
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