Contra Costa County, CA
$750,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Highly Profitable Law Firm in Contra Costa County
Dry Cleaners for sale in Livermore, CA
Livermore, CA
$349,000
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Established Mortuary & Cremation Business for Sale in major city
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,295,000
Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Profitable Turnkey 40+ year Printing & Graphics Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
Well-established Asphalt Repair Service located in SoCal
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Laundromat( Coin Laundry) in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$270,000
Opportunity to grow in Inglewood.
Inglewood, CA
$357,000
FranchiseOffice Evolution
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Not Disclosed
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
Start an Airbnb Short-Term Rental Business with $10,500 Down
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Capture Success: Established Photography Business
San Diego County, CA
$150,000
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Sierra Bay Partners
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Sierra Bay Partners is a collective of seasoned M&A and strategy professionals guiding owners of small and mid-sized companies through complex transitions. We provide tailored strategies, clear market insight, and hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process—from preparing the business for market to negotiating with qualified buyers and driving the deal to a successful closing. Known for our personalized service and strong track record of successful outcomes, we deliver an advisory experience built around the specific needs and goals of each client. With more than 70% of M&A deals failing, our mission is simple: ensure our clients are the exception. Sierra Bay Partners maintains absolute confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process, and we strive to uphold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every engagement. Versatile, accomplished, and deeply committed to our clients’ success, we provide the expertise and execution required to elevate your business and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
$155,000
Mail Box Rental & shipping
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Property Management-Residential & Comm. Clientele-San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$420,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts!
Concord, CA
$100,000
FranchiseDRYmedic Restoration Services
Available in California
$75,000
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
$349,000
Essential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
$480,000
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Not Disclosed
Profitable Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$40,000
Highly Established Home Renovation Business - Premium Client Base
Orange County, CA
$1,200,000
Established Asphalt Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
FranchiseHomestretch
Available Nationwide
$150,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Contract-Based Commercial Pool Route with High-Growth Capacity
Contra Costa County, CA
$249,000
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Franchise cabinet refinishing Net income $147,000-Low warehouse rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Profitable dry cleaner in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$750,000
FranchiseATC Healthcare Services
Available in California
$200,000
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Dry Cleaner in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$119,000
Dry Cleaners in West Hills
West Hills, CA
$149,000
Dry Cleaners in Mountain View for sale!
Mountain View, CA
$349,000
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Sasa Milosevic
Manhattan.Biz
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Environmental Consulting Firm with Ongoing Government Contracts
California
$2,350,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$535,000
Red-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
$350,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Franchise1-800 WATER DAMAGE
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise
San Diego County, CA
$135,000
Established Laundromat for Sale
Lynwood, CA
$180,000
Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Process Server Business
Sacramento County, CA
$175,000
Profitable General Engineering Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$100,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
$995,000
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
$100,000
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 | 429 |
| Asking Price | $375,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $500,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $150,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $165,000 | $375,000 | $850,000 |
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 | $262,280 | $84,000 |
| Median | $500,000 | $150,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,153,142 | $285,300 |
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 | 0.59 | 1.66 |
| Median | 0.78 | 2.50 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.10 | 3.50 |
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 $375,000, though prices range from under $165,000 to well over $850,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $500,000 and owners earn a median of $150,000, 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 0.59 to 1.10, with a median of 0.78. Earning multiples range from 1.66 to 3.50, with the median at 2.50. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.78 times its annual revenue, and 2.50 times its annual owner earnings.
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