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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Highly Profitable 5 day Deli In North County.

San Diego County, CA

Discover an established and reputable deli and catering business located in North San Diego County. This family-owned operation has been proudly serving the community since 2006, offering a diverse...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $103,704

Pasadena Dry Cleaners

Pasadena, CA

Great busy shopping center location. Quality cleaning. Loyal customers. 1040 clothes conveyor, 1400 sq. ft. shop,...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Specialized Technical Service Business | Buyer-Friendly Deal

San Diego County, CA

This established technical service company provides hardware configuration and logistics support to a Fortune 500 client in the commercial security industry. The business receives servers from a major...

$405,000

$405,000

Cash Flow: $135,456

Long-Established Dry-Cleanin Business in High-Traffic Center

Oceanside, CA

This well-established dry-cleaning business has proudly served its community for over 20 years. Located in a busy shopping center anchored by major retailers, the business benefits from excellent...

$59,000

$59,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Rancho Santa Fe Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Premium accounts with all customers having been hand groomed and picked by a long time successful owner. Very profitable route with $150 filter cleans in place and common extra billings for phosphate...

$56,250

$56,250

Cash Flow: $47,500

La Quinta Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Discounted and price to sell. Exceptional opportunity to buy a relationship with a seasoned pool professional that is plus a nice batch of pool. Seller has an amazing trusting relationship with these...

$13,000

$13,000

Cash Flow: $16,000

Mailbox Rental & Shipping Business For Sale Riverside County

Riverside County, CA

This well-established business generates consistent revenue and offers fully turnkey operations — everything you need is included in the asking price! One of the best features? Mailbox rentals alone...

$85,000

$85,000

Well Established, Semi-Absentee Laundromat

Morro Bay, CA

This well established and long standing laundromat has been in operation and serving the Central Coast community for several decades. The business is ideally positioned in a standalone building that...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Orangevale Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Pools are a nice mix of older and newer pools in very nice neighborhoods. All are contained in Sacramento County and are all North of the American River in desirable areas. Seller is open to refer any...

$98,400

$98,400

Cash Flow: $114,000

California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale

Morro Bay, CA

results and trusted guidance. The firm operates under a well-established regional brand, serving clients across the Central Coast and neighboring counties. The firm’s three main areas of focus are...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $500,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $500,000

Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale

Santa Ana, CA

Price: $130,000 – Weekly Sales: $13,374 This listing is for a Mission tortilla distribution route with a price of $130,000. The owner distributes tortillas, dips and related products to major grocery...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $93,500

Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland - Alameda County

Oakland, CA

The Monthly Estimated Gross: $13,424 & The Monthly Estimated Cash Flow: $2,827. The rent is $4,000 per month for 4,500 square feet. The lease is until June 30, 2027, and the lease extension is...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $33,928

Oxnard, CA: Price Negotiable- Security Business for Sale

Oxnard, CA

Oxnard, CA

Commercial Electric Company-Sonoma County

Sonoma County, CA

*UNDER CONTRACT* This 15-year-old commercial contracting company that has been generating between $2M to $3.5M in annual revenue with strong repeat and referral-based clients, an excellent reputation,...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $407,579

California Legal Document Assistance

Long Beach, CA

Established Legal Document Assistance business serving Long Beach, California since 2004. This turnkey operation specializes in family law document preparation including divorce, custody, support, and...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $6,000

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#1 Home Cleaning Franchise - $125K Net Income - SBA Approved!!

Bakersfield, CA

Golden opportunity to own the leading home cleaning franchise in Bakersfield, California! This established business generates $113K annual cash flow with a fully trained 10-person team already in...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

ATM Route - Strong Cash Flow

Los Angeles County, CA

Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles - Number of Units: 50 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-4 years - Established: 2020 - Annual Net Cashflow: ~$192,000 - Cashloading: In...

$1,152,000

$1,152,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Owner Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business

San Diego, CA

HS Listing ID-67880 Asking price- $99,000 2024 Gross - 50k 2024 Net after expenses - 41k Business highlights: Repeat client: weekly, biweekly, monthly Been in business since January 2021 Home based...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $41,000

$2.75M Landscape Maintenance Firm– SF South Bay Licensed Contractor

Santa Clara County, CA

Licensed Contractor – Long Term Contracts (HOAs), Recurring Revenue, Outstanding Reputation Established landscape maintenance provider serving 30+ HOA and community clients per week across the San...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $520,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $520,000

Valet Dry Cleaners Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

? Over 50 Years of Service – Well-Established Dry Cleaners for Sale A rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable dry cleaning business with over 50 years of continuous operation in the same...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available

Orange County, CA

Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer with 30+ Years in operations located in Southern California – Real Estate Available for purchase alongside business Established more than three decades ago, this Southern...

$13,900,000

$13,900,000

Cash Flow: $2,083,400

Established Christmas Lighting Business – 20+ Years, Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA

Over 20 years in business and the largest Christmas lighting service in Torrance’s Sleepy Hollow, this well-established seasonal business shines bright every year with a 95% customer retention rate...

$25,000

$25,000

Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity

$3,160,000 - Redding, CA

$3,160,000

Redding, CA

3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED

Sacramento, CA

RARE opportunity to own FEDEX Routes in one of the most competitive hubs. 3 Unassigned Team runs based out of Northern California hubs. 2023/2024 new tractors leases + Team Drivers. Exclusive...

$695,000

$695,000

EBITDA: $450,000

New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location

Los Angeles, CA

New everything - equipment, plumbing, electrical interior. Machines accepting coin, dollars and phone app payment High volume foot traffic in an area with a large rental population....

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Alameda County, CA

This preschool is located in a unique growing community in San Francisco bay area, offering a comprehensive range of education including preschool education, after-school and summer camp programs....

$3,900,000

$3,900,000

Cash Flow: $306,892

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Commercial Electric Contactor in Orange County

Anaheim, CA

This 33-year-old commercial contractor generates $2.7M in revenue with a loyal repeat client base and strong reputation. Growth has been intentionally capped due to limited capital, no workflow...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $357,193

Well Established Junk Hauling business

Petaluma, CA

A fantastic opportunity awaits a motivated buyer to acquire a well-established junk removal and recycling business in the desirable Sonoma, California market. Opened over a decade ago, this business...

$331,000

$331,000

Move in ready in Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Free standing Long Beach location with dedicated parking. Near new touch screen equipment with upgraded electrical, plumbing and heating. Quartz folding tables and epoxy floors give a bright clean...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Very Busy Dry Cleaners Agency and Low price

La Mirada, CA

1). Monthly gross is $ 13,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 2,580 + $800 NNN 3).1 year Lease 4). size is approx.900 SF. 5). The average net income possible is $ 8,000 PER MONTH + 6). 6-day business,...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Turnkey Law Practice with 10,000+ Estate Clients & Strong Referral Net

Walnut Creek, CA

**Asking price: $750,000 plus 20% earnout each year for 3 years.** Perfect acquisition for a solo practitioner seeking immediate credibility or a growing firm looking to expand its client...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $828,541

Well-Established Window Coverings & Home Security Business – Turnkey

Sacramento County, CA

Step into ownership of a trusted, family-operated business with a strong reputation for quality, affordability, and exceptional customer service. For over 15 years, this company has specialized in...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Great Lifestyle Business

$180,000 - San Francisco, CA

$180,000

San Francisco, CA

San Diego Clinical Lab, 2.4M Gross, 1M Net, Good Contracts

San Diego, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located in San Diego, California. • Established:...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,000

Established Independent Contractor Network

San Diego County, CA

Since the Company was founded 35 years ago, it has invested in building out an independent contractor network and associated technology platform that are now well established and continue to generate...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $456,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $456,000

High Volume Retiring Dry Cleaners

Lake Forest, CA

1). Monthly gross is $ 42,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 8,000 +$1,000 NNN 3).3 year Lease 4). size is approx.1,600 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). OWNER SINCE: 2004 6). The average net income possible is $...

$445,000

$445,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Successful San Francisco Property Management Firm

San Francisco, CA

A well-established and historically profitable residential property management company based in San Francisco. The firm holds contract agreements with fifteen landlords/property owners, overseeing...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $213,000

TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale

Riverside County, CA

The fastest-growing moving and storage franchise of its kind, backed by numerous 5-star Google reviews. With multiple locations already established, this is the definition of turnkey, fully built-out...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Established Business Broker Franchise – Southern California

San Diego County, CA

Serial Entrepreneur? This could be your ideal business. Backed by a 25 year + established national franchise, you’ll have access to training, systems, marketing, and support from day one. Operate...

$54,000

$54,000

Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service

San Diego County, CA

This decades old company provides residential , commercial and Industrial garage door installation , repair & maintenance services for homeowners , HOA building owners , property managers, architects,...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $475,858

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Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts

Orange County, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located on the border of Los Angeles and Orange...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $2,100,000

5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale

Rialto, CA

Business includes 1 dedicated (team) run and 4 unassigned (team) runs. All runs are domiciled out of the Rialto, CA FedEx terminal. Full-time manager in place handles all operations of the business....

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $669,389

Turnkey Orange County Residential Property Management Business

$1,999,000 - Orange County, CA

$1,999,000

Orange County, CA

Thriving Salon Community in Coastal San Diego

La Jolla, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving 22-suite salon community spanning two buildings in beautiful coastal San Diego. The business operates under a proven salon-suite rental model, with the...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $41,713

Property Management Business In No. Orange County 200 Doors

Orange County, CA

Founded over 25 years ago, this business is a local PM company with a mix of Multi Fam. , HOA, SFR & Commercial properties. Properties located mostly across LA & OC. Known for reliable property...

$245,000

$245,000

Profitable General Engineering Company

San Bernardino County, CA

Specializing in underground utilities, demolition & grading, this engineering business was started in 2009 and has continually increasing revenue year after year. Primary work is private commercial &...

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

Cash Flow: $508,268

Established Coffee Shop with Loyal Customer Base – Prime Location !!!

Palm Springs, CA

A profitable and established coffee shop for sale !Turnkey opportunity to own a profitable and well-loved coffee shop in a high-traffic area. Perfect for an owner-operator, experienced entrepreneur,...

$198,000

$198,000

Cash Flow: $89,226

Well-established and profitable SF Peninsula Business For Sale

South San Francisco, CA

Step into a well-established, locally recognized property inspection business serving South San Francisco, San Mateo County, and the greater Bay Area. On-Site Property Inspections has built a...

$200,000

$200,000

Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!

San Francisco, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established immigration law practice with over 25 years of success. This highly respected and well-known firm enjoys a strong reputation and...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Location in SuperMarket

Windsor, CA

Completed Dry Cleaner Plant with Shirts Unit Good Lease, Good Equipment...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $120,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $120,000

San Dimas Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiencies. Profit wise route with chlorine and salt being...

$184,200

$184,200

Cash Flow: $188,500

Chapel & Funeral Home Founded in 1993

Fresno, CA

Founded in 1993. Operates from a beautiful historic two-story Neoclassical building on nearly half an acre in Downtown Fresno. The facility includes gathering rooms, private rooms, multiple bathrooms,...

$995,000

$995,000

Staffing Business in growing upscale market!

Orange County, CA

The South Orange County is a dynamic and rapidly expanding area with a healthy blend of healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, administrative, and professional services. The business operates in a...

$109,900

$109,900

Cash Flow: $43,948

Hemet Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

25% Seller Financing available. Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiency. Profit wise route...

$96,000

$96,000

Cash Flow: $106,000

Buy or Sell a Service Business in California

For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in California, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of California service businesses.


Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

423

Median Asking Price  

$322,500

Median Reported Revenue  

$400,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$136,896

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


California Service Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.52

1.76

Median

0.80

2.58

Upper Quartile

1.18

3.47

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a service business in California?

Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in California is approximately $322,500.

How much do service business owners earn?

These businesses vary in sales volume, but California service business owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $136,896. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.

How do I value a service business?

Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples of service businesses in California range from 0.52 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.47, with the median at 2.58. These values indicate that a typical service business in California may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner’s earnings.


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