Los Angeles County, CA
This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to buy a business that has been a steady and consistent money maker for decades. The current owner is looking to retire due to provable...
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA
$10,000,000
Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Services
Orange County, CA
The Company provides world-class geotechnical services in California. They have been a pillar in the engineering and construction community for 26 years. Their reputation is unmatched, with multiple...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $397,040
Premium Home Staging Company servicing Entire Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
Established and reputable home staging business serving clients throughout the Bay Area is now available for sale. With a strong track record of over 100 stagings annually and an average staging cost...
6
$300,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
High Margin, Low Overhead Home Services ($60B Industry)
Thousand Oaks, CA
The Thousand Oaks business is located in a highly desirable and thriving market, and it is part of one of the strongest advertising co-ops in the country (LA co-op). The sale includes two branded...
3
$225,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Established Full Service Tree Business Santa Clara Co, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Conquer the outdoors—no prior tree-care experience required. This business combines the strength of a nationally recognized name with the credibility and connection of a deeply rooted local team. For...
2
$485,000
Cash Flow: $185,800
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Rare ideal one city starter route. Easy to manage pools nicely grouped for efficiency. Clients have been groomed to pay well and on time. Successful seasoned seller will ensure a strong start for a...
$44,400
Cash Flow: $50,000
Turnkey Coin-Operated Laundromat – Brand New Construction & Equ
Stanislaus County, CA
Discover a rare chance to step into a fully modern, newly built laundromat located in a high-demand rental community. This coin-operated facility has been open fewer than 90 days, offering the unique...
$875,000
Recession Resistant Silicon Valley Mail Center Franchise - SC2248
California
Recession Resistant Silicon Valley Mail Center Franchise - SC2248 Financial Information Asking Price: $174,900 Cash Flow: $20,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $174,900 Adjusted EBITDA: On...
$174,900
Cash Flow: $20,000
Recession Resistant Licensed Mail Center In Retail Store - SC2247
California
Recession Resistant Licensed Mail Center In Retail Store - SC2247 Financial Information Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow: $35,000 Gross Revenue: $135,000 Down Payment: $150,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Premier Large-Format Printing & Installation Business w/ Recurring Rev
Los Angeles, CA
If you’re looking for a successful and well-established business with strong recurring revenue and significant growth upside, this opportunity deserves your attention. The company has earned a stellar...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,170,804
FranchiseGotcha Covered
Available Nationwide
Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.
$150,000
Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise
San Diego, CA
This robust commercial janitorial services company, located in San Diego, generates revenue through recurring janitorial contracts for commercial properties, providing services such as daily...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $136,000
Northern California Staffing Agency
West Sacramento, CA
The company is a full-service staffing organization providing temporary help across manufacturing, warehouse, clerical, food production, and public sector clients in both light industrial and...
$750,000
EBITDA: $300,000
Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
$425,000
San Francisco County, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA (Spring Valley)- $102,000
Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA (Spring Valley)- $102,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
$102,000
Cash Flow: $81,522
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA-$104,000
Chula Vista, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $104,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$104,000
Cash Flow: $82,681
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TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving San Francisco County, CA
TNW Business Brokers Inc., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a full-service business brokerage firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and investors buy and sell businesses with confidence and success. With deep expertise in franchise resales, restaurant and retail transactions, and small-to-mid-market business sales, TNW has built a trusted reputation for professionalism, transparency, and results.
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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
High Traffic Dry Cleaners For Sale
Rocklin, CA
This dry cleaners has been open for decades and is now up for sale. This business has been a staple of the Rocklin community for a very long time. Reputation and trust means everything in this...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease
Tustin, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Residential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance
Riverside County, CA
Thriving Southern California Pool Construction Business – 28 Years of Excellence This established pool construction company has been designing and building custom swimming pools across Southern...
$580,000
Cash Flow: $366,280
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
FranchiseHomestretch
Available Nationwide
Perfect for today's housing market. The HOMEstretch franchise is an innovative home services concept that focuses exclusively on preparing homes for sale through fast, cosmetic improvements
$150,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Moreno Valley, CA
Moreno Valley, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Moreno Valley, California region for $75,000! Currently generating $504,220 in yearly sales and nets $56,735. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $56,735
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
Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
Dual-Revenue Cleaning & Restoration Business | Scalable
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare business to invest in a rapidly expanding cleaning and restoration business operating in the booming $300B+ property services industry. The company delivers a unique dual-service model:...
$416,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Profitable + Turn Key Home Staging Business
Santa Clara, CA
Exceptionally well organized and resourced home staging business. All inventory is owned and much of it was purchased in 2024-2025. 2 vehicles are included in the sale. Last 3 years of business are...
6
$650,000
Cash Flow: $248,323
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
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...
6
$189,000
tailor shop and dry cleaninghigh traffic close to SCPLAZA
Santa Ana, CA
tailor shop and dry cleaning...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $425,000
30 FedEx Ground Routes, Fresno CA
Fresno County, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Fresno, California station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $886,927
25 Year Established Window Washing Company
Castaic, CA
BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Dynamite Window Washing has operated in Santa Clarita for 25 years. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a long-established business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer...
5
$150,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseHouseMaster
Available Nationwide
HouseMaster, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading home inspection franchise that helps customers take the guesswork out of buying a house.
$25,000
Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients
Sacramento County, CA
Profitable, Scalable DNA Testing Business with Nationwide Reach. LOCATION NOTE: BUSINESS IS LISTED IN "SACRAMENTO, CA" BECAUSE A GOOD PORTION OF CURRENT RECURRING CLIENT BASE ORDERS FROM THERE. BUT...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $127,091
San Diego Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Includes three decades old package of Business Goodwill via phone number, logo, website, and company name. Most of our customers have been with us for more than 15 years, with some approaching 30...
$58,125
Cash Flow: $59,500
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Premium Vacation Rental Management in California’s Wine Country
California
This established, full-service vacation rental management company specializes in California’s wine country and its many attractions, combining local expertise with national reach. Known for strong...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $34,362
4 Bay Car Wash & Laundromat Plus Store Front Own The Land & Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gustine, CA
Car Wash & Laundromat Businesses Have Been Running Since 1974 At 726 South Ave. Plus A Store Front For Your Choice To Lease 3 Businesses & Own The Land. Or Run All 3. Zoned C-2 Ideal Year Round...
6
$820,000
FranchiseSir Grout
Available in California
Average Gross Revenue of $572,394!* Own the #1 Ranked Tile and Grout Cleaning Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
$70,000
Pool Service Route - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established pool service route in desirable areas. This route...
$432,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Powder Coating Business for Sale (15' long equipment / 3000 sqft shop)
Buellton, CA
3,000 sqft shop space located in a gated parking lot. All the equipment was purchased brand new in 2020 from Spray Systems Inc. Business has been operating for 4 years, fully permitted. The shop is...
6
$160,000
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
Digital Ad Agency | $1.1M | Trending $750K+ Profit | 54% Margin
Palo Alto, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-margin digital agency built to help coaches, consultants, and agencies consistently close high-ticket clients—without relying on cold outreach or...
$1,100,000
EBITDA: $750,000
Dry Cleaners Established 38 Yrs South Orange Cty
Orange County, CA
Dry cleaning business in a highly desirable community established in 1986 providing high-quality dry cleaning and alterations with prompt and friendly service, creating many satisfied, loyal customers...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $137,500
Jesse Stopnitzky
Performance Brokerage Services, Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
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Mission Foods Route For Sale-El Cajon CA-$110,000
El Cajon, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-El Cajon CA-$110,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $73,142
Electrical Services Business
Newport Beach, CA
This electrical services franchise offers a protected territory, a well-established national brand, and full franchisor training — making it an excellent entry point for a licensed electrician or...
$54,000
Open and Operating for 13 Years & an Award-Winning Franchise Office
$109,000
Orange County, CA
B2B Ctr - Design & Print Biz - Repeat Client - Central San Diego
San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in Central San Diego. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full...
$200,000
Business to Business Ctr - Design & Print Biz - Repeat Client
San Diego County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in San Diego County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
FranchiseNoble Locksmith
Available Nationwide
Noble Locksmith is a full-service business specializing in car key replacement in addition to offering residential and commercial locksmith services.
$105,000
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business - West Orange County
Orange County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in Orange County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation and...
$155,000
B2B, Print, Promo & Marketing Business in Coachella Valley Area
Riverside County, CA
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Riverside County, CA that has been in business for over 40 years. The business has an excellent reputation...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $431,000
Vacaville Pool Service Route for Sale
Placer County, CA
Rare One city offering creates amazing efficiencies. Well groomed clientele. Company's service rates are some of the highest in the area. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being...
$62,400
Cash Flow: $68,000
Well Established Commercial Property Maintenance/Landscaping Company
Palmdale, CA
Well Established Commercial Property Maintenance/Landscaping Company This 27-year-old commercial landscaping and property maintenance company represents an exceptional opportunity in Palmdale, CA....
$1,800,000
Only Dry Cleaners in Tri-County Area For Sale After 24 Years
Sonora, CA
A female-owned business, Kathy's Miracle Cleaners has been serving the Tuolumne Tri-County area in Northern California for over 20 years. With an lengthy book of business, reputation of quality, and...
3
$235,000
General Contracting & Landscaping Business
Yolo County, CA
This well-established general contracting and landscaping business has been a trusted name in its market for decades, building a stellar reputation for quality and reliability. The business has...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $209,272
Dixon Pool Service Route for Sale
Placer County, CA
Rare find on a small A Grade route ready to grow. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...
$22,800
Cash Flow: $25,000
Express Employment Professionals Office in Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
Are you looking to buy a franchise in California that combines purpose with profitability? This is your opportunity to acquire a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in...
6
$180,000
Home Services - 40% Repeat/Recurring Rev - Seller Financing - 234K SDE
Orange County, CA
-Turnkey operation generating $1M+ in revenue and $238K in cash flow. -Seller financing available. -Owner does not perform manual labor – field staff handle all installs and service. -Highly trained,...
$894,000
Cash Flow: $234,177
FranchiseDoodyCalls
Available in California
With over 25 years of experience and 100+ locations across the United States, DoodyCalls offers the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to start a rewarding business in the pet industry!
$50,000
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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