Los Angeles County, CA
Great starter route with solid rates. Routes are established customers in nice areas to work in. Customers pay very well each month. Additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans, repairs,...
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Pasadena Pool Service Route for Sale
$74,400
Cash Flow: $83,000
Temecula Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Well-established pool service route. Features reliable customers, strong route density, and long-term clients (some with 10+ years of service). Services include salt cell cleaning, filter cleaning,...
$54,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Very Comfortable Huge Dry Cleaners and Many Pressure Machine
Fountain Valley, CA
1). Monthly gross is $ 27,500 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 4,200 +Including NNN 3).New Lease 4). size is approx.2,650 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). OWNER SINCE: 2006 6). The average net income possible is $...
$280,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Consistent Landscape Design and Installation Business
Placer County, CA
This is a golden opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly stable 20 year landscape business with a strong, experienced operational structure. The company is known for its cohesive...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $6.8M Sales / $956K DE
Alameda County, CA
A highly reputable Residential and Commercial Roofing & Solar Contractor with $6.893 million 2025 Sales and $956,909 2025 DE located in Northern California is available for acquisition as a combined...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $956,909
Turnkey & Scalable B2B & C Full-Service Marketing & Print Franchise
Los Angeles County, CA
Business Description Nestled in a thriving part of South Bay in LA County is a privileged opportunity to acquire a well-established Profitable & Trusted Brand of business services, print, signage, and...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
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
Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego
San Diego, CA
Established for 38 years, this respected architecture firm specializes in high-end residential (95%) and select commercial (5%) projects. Services include planning, design development, construction...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $156,566
Buy the Property and the Business.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Joshua Tree, CA
(All Equipment AS-IS) 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...
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$995,000
Transformative Commercial Cleaning Business – Scale with Technology
Los Angeles, CA
Step into a powerhouse commercial service business built for speed, volume, and long-term contracts. This is not the typical “guy with a pressure washer.” This business operates a full fleet strategy,...
$250,000
EBITDA: $123,000
FranchiseShelfGenie
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Organization/Storage Systems franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 53% of appointments resulted in a closed order!*
$50,000
Landscape Maintenance Business San Diego County Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
Landscape Maintenance Business for sale, offering services to apartment complexes, business centers, and residential rental properties. The company has a strong, loyal client base with several...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $125,917
Well-Established Workers' Comp Defense Law Firm (SBA Avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
Founded over 10 years ago, this very profitable firm is a recognized leader in Workers' Compensation defense, providing statewide coverage across California. This turnkey legal practice offers...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $670,000
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
$200,000
Orange County, CA
Direct Placement (RPO + Retained) & Staffing Hybrid Recruiting Firm
California
This is the perfect opportunity to keep riding the growing market and demand for AI growth across not only software but hardware. Not many tech recruiting agencies have a niche in deep tech (hardware,...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,200,000
Dry Cleaning Agency - Profitable & Short Hours
Riverside County, CA
Well-established dry cleaning agency for sale, offering strong and consistent profitability with convenient, owner-friendly operating hours. The business enjoys a loyal, repeat customer base,...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Adrianna Smith
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Absentee-Run, Newly Built Laundromat | East SF Bay Area | 5.9× NOI
Contra Costa County, CA
This offering represents a high-quality, absentee-run laundromat located in the East San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. The business was intentionally designed and built as a...
$2,500,000
EBITDA: $421,367
Southern California's Premium Stick Shift Driving School
Los Angeles, CA
After establishing SHIFTR as the go-to source for premium quality stick shift lessons throughout Southern California, we're offering you the opportunity to purchase our business and continue to...
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$79,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Profitable Trucking Co.Business With Dedicated Routes
Stockton, CA
ESTABLISHED TRUCKING COMPANY - DEDICATED ROUTES Successful trucking operation established in 2011, offering exceptional profitability and growth potential in the stable transportation industry. This...
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$400,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Vending route for sale in San Diego
San Diego, CA
Established soda and snack vending locations in San Diego County. Several routes for sale, asking price will depend on the locations purchased. Great opportunity for additional income, or to establish...
$100,000
Profitable Pool Service Business With Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
This is an established pool service business with 230 recurring customers and predictable monthly revenue of approximately $37,000. The business generates additional profit from repairs, filter...
$396,000
Cash Flow: $174,456
FranchiseMonster Tree Service
Available in California
Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or expand as an experienced tree care professional, Monster Tree Service provides an exceptional business opportunity in the $36 billion tree care industry.
$150,000
Established Exterior Cleaning Business – 5-Star Reviews & High-Ticket
Fortuna, CA
Established Exterior Cleaning Business for Sale – Humboldt County, CA Coastal Clean is a well-established, owner-operated exterior cleaning business serving Humboldt County and surrounding areas. The...
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$69,000
Established Leadership Development Platform
California
The Company is a well-established leadership development and organizational effectiveness firm serving enterprise and institutional clients across multiple industries. It partners with organizations...
$4,500,000
20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and
$29,000,000
California
Profitable Dry Cleaner: Prime Beach City Location!
Orange County, CA
Seize the chance to own a highly lucrative dry cleaning business situated in a premier South Orange County beach city. This established enterprise boasts a robust financial track record, generating...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Real Estate Photography, Automated Virtual Tour and SaaS Business
Alameda County, CA
This thriving and innovative real estate photography and SaaS business offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the modern real estate media industry. Founded in 2010, the company and...
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$450,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
Turn Key Rock yard with Equipment
Valley Springs, CA
Dump truck, tractor, forklift and inventory all come with this business! It's fully functioning and has a good reputation for great customer service and friendly, on time delivery. Located in the...
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$199,000
1 Vending Route - Northern California
California
Enter the industry with a low-cost! › Turnkey opportunity featuring established locations and dependable cash flow! › Low overhead model with minimal staffing required › Simple, scalable operation...
$69,950
Cash Flow: $16,480
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
Express Employment Professionals in Chino-Upland, CA
Chino, CA
Considering business ownership in one of Southern California’s most dynamic cities? The Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in Chino-Upland, CA, offers an opportunity to step into a...
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$189,000
Auburn Pool Service Route for Sale
Nevada County, CA
Discounted Route Perfect decade old, seasoned, starter route that can be done in one day. All pools have cleaners. Filters cleaned 2 times a year at $125.00. $85.00 for salt cell cleans. Hammerhead...
$28,800
Cash Flow: $33,000
FranchiseJet-Black
Available Nationwide
Dirty Jobs For Clean Money - Average Revenues of $584,412 - Investment As Low As $117,923 - Limited Competition is "Fly-By-Night
$50,000
Out Standing Location With Large Volume
Fresno, CA
This well maintained top of the line coin op laundry has one of the best coin laundries in the area. The laundromat has both full service and self service along with many other items and snacks. The...
$910,000
Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
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$178,000
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Temecula Pool Service Route for Sale
Temecula, CA
Well-established pool service route available in the Temecula, Murrieta, and Menifee area. This route consists of 50+ well-maintained residential pools with long-term, reliable customers and strong...
$96,000
Cash Flow: $105,000
La Mesa Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Excellent starter route. Very seasoned route handcrafted by the seller for years to be efficient and tight. High quality clientele that have been loyal and appreciative of quality service. Additional...
$54,000
Cash Flow: $61,000
FranchiseThe Cleaning Authority
Available in California
Explore a lucrative investment opportunity and discover the premier residential cleaning franchise investment. Our franchise owners achieve an average of $2.4* million through our distinctive business model, featuring diverse revenue streams and cutting-edge technology, all while fostering positive impact on those we support.
$50,000
Pool Service Route - Temecula, CA
Temecula, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to dive into a well-established Pool Service...
$257,485
Cash Flow: $105,000
Pool Service Route - Woodland, CA
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great part time route in nice areas. This 2-day route consists of...
$61,140
Cash Flow: $60,000
Highly Profitable Smash My Trash Franchise
California
ESTABLISHED SMASH MY TRASH FRANCHISE - CALIFORNIA This turnkey waste management franchise presents an exceptional semi-absentee investment opportunity in California's thriving commercial market....
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $435,000
Absentee Commercial Janitorial Business | Contract-Based | OC
Orange County, CA
This is a contract-based commercial janitorial and exterior maintenance business in Southern Orange County. The company operates with recurring, assignable contracts that provide predictable cash flow...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $191,666
Dry Cleaners
San Gabriel, CA
30+ Years Legacy Dry cleaners with Loyal Client Base-La Verne, CA This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established dry cleaning business in the city of La Verne. In continuous operation for...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
ProMed Financial
ProMed Financial, Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
Practice Financing and Transition Services since 1993. We are one of the longest, standing healthcare financing and practice transition services in the country.
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Bay Area Hauling Company with Website, SEO & Established Brand
El Cerrito, CA
30-Year Established Junk Removal Business – A Veteran-Owned Legacy Opportunity I started this business 30 years ago, right after my time in the service as a U.S. veteran. Over the decades, I built it...
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$145,000
Laundromat for Sale next to UC Riverside – Profitable, Strong Upside
Riverside, CA
1/30/26 UPDATE: CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT AND NOT ACCEPTING ANY MORE OFFERS PLEASE DO NOT question attendant about the sale of the laundromat if you decide to visit. This is a well-established (20+...
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$130,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
Cat/Pet Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat/Pet Care
San Francisco County, CA
ESTABLISHED CAT (PET) SITTING SERVICE - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA This well-established pet care enterprise specializes in professional in-home cat sitting services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area....
$249,900
Cash Flow: $120,000
Dry Cleaners with Alterations
Riverside, CA
Profitable and well-established dry cleaning business located in one of Riverside’s most desirable and fast-growing areas. This modern, spotless, and professionally operated facility sits in a...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
FranchiseBio-One
Available Nationwide
Bio-One Inc. is the category-leader and first in biohazard and decontamination cleanup services growing quickly to 100+ franchise owners operating 130+ locations in 45 states. Helping people and communities in their greatest times of need, Bio-one answers the call with discretion, care, and compassion.
$150,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000
San Diego, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $102,052
Kitchen & Bath Design Showroom & Studio for Sale in Redlands
Redlands, CA
Seller says that this long-established, owner-operated kitchen and bath design center and showroom has a strong reputation, a loyal high-value client base, and long-standing vendor relationships. The...
$200,000
High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity
Anaheim, CA
This long-established mobile service business provides custom screen installation and repair throughout an exclusive coastal territory. Operating for over 20 years, it serves a high-density...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $10,360
High producing dry cleaners for sale!
Highland, CA
High performing dry cleaners for sale in a popular shopping center with high visibility. This location averages over 230 pieces a day! Here is what is included in the sale : 2 laundry pressing...
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$380,000
Cash Flow: $284,400
Mission Foods Route For Sale Escondido CA $99,000
Escondido, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Escondido CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $94,449
Turnkey One-Stop Postal & Business Services Center – Chino, CA
Chino, CA
Fully Established Postal & Business Services Center For sale is a fully established Postal Centers Plus business located in Chino, CA. The store has been developed into a true one-stop solution for...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Redding Pool Service Route for Sale
Shasta County, CA
Perfect starter route that can be completed in 10 hours a week. Long term appreciative clients, with very good payment history. Additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans, repairs &...
$29,700
Cash Flow: $39,000
Self-Service Laundromat: Fully Card-Based & Turnkey – Orange County
Orange County, CA
THIS BUSINESS IS CURRENTLY UNDER EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT WITH A BUYER Turnkey, professionally operated self-service laundromat in Orange County, operating entirely on laundry card system. The business...
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$835,000
Cash Flow: $154,500
Established Landscape Maintenance Business with Recurring Revenue
San Luis Obispo County, CA
! SBA Pre-Qualified ! Buyer must have a C-27 Landscape Contractor License, General Contractor License, or Industry Experience and show proof to Business Broker before receiving the Business Profile...
$780,000
Cash Flow: $377,638
FranchiseBloomin' Blinds
Available in California
This franchise averaged 58% YOY growth DURING the pandemic with quick breakevens + 30% returns! Home-based, quick open & only one employee to start.
$125,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
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Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
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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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