El Dorado County, CA
This business is a well-established, full-service landscaping company founded in 2013, serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Placerville area and surrounding regions. Known for...
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Turnkey Landscaping & Lawn Care Business
$294,999
Cash Flow: $133,502
Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!
Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
$240,000
Profitable Malibu Junk Removal Business + Low Mile Dump Truck
Malibu, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, owner-operated junk removal business based in Malibu, one of the most desirable and high-income service markets in Southern California. The...
2
$75,000
EBITDA: $55,274
B2B Print, Promo & Marketing Business
Solano County, CA
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Solano County, CA. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
$150,000
SoCal Home Staging Company – Turnkey, Stylish Inventory Included
Orange County, CA
This Southern California enterprise specializes in preparing residential properties for sale through complete home staging services that enhance visual appeal and buyer perception. By using a...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Dry Cleaners
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$135,000
Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
All great pools that have been very well taken care of for years. Clients are appreciative and responsive to any needs that arise. Seller can help with the repairs as needed if desired. Commercials...
$67,200
Cash Flow: $77,000
Established Charcuterie & Catering Business | Growing Sales
Anaheim, CA
Opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded charcuterie and catering business located in the Anaheim GMA. With 8 years of successful operations, this business has built a strong...
$175,000
Commercial Landscape Contractors
Hayward, CA
This long-standing landscape contracting company has served the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years. The business has built a strong reputation over decades for reliable service,...
$3,545,452
Cash Flow: $1,366,976
Established OxiFresh Franchise – 2 Territories – $135K Revenue –
Santa Clarita, CA
This is an established and reputable carpet cleaning business servicing a consistent mix of residential and commercial clients. The business has built a strong local presence through quality...
4
$75,000
Cash Flow: $39,824
FranchiseDRYmedic Restoration Services
Available in California
DRYmedic Restoration has been a trusted leader in the restoration industry since 1992, delivering high quality water, fire, and mold remediation services to homes and businesses across the country. With multiple revenue streams and a reputation for compassionate, reliable service, DRYmedic equips franchise owners with the tools and resources needed to succeed in a recession resistant, in demand industry.
$75,000
Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $22,171
Turnkey Coin-Operated Laundromat – High-Traffic Location – Profitable
San Diego, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a profitable, coin-operated laundromat with minimal day-to-day involvement. This business is already set up for remote management, making it an ideal...
3
$489,000
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
$150,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
30-Year Janitorial Company | 90%+ Recurring Revenue | Absentee-Ready
Orange County, CA
Established 30-Year Commercial Janitorial Company - Orange County, CA This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Proven Realty Firm Driven by Repeat and Referral Business
Riverside County, CA
This opportunity involves acquiring a residential real estate firm operating across a wide geographic area within a large U.S. state. The business has built a strong reputation over time and generates...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Randy Hendershot, CBB
Evolution Advisors
Serving Placer County, CA
Evolution provides a full range of professional services to anyone considering Buying or Selling a Business, including Valuation, Exit Strategies, Financing or anything else related to the sale or purchase of a business. Evolutions approach is unique and proven to work.
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Profitable Restoration Franchise
Glendale, CA
Established and highly profitable restoration and reconstruction franchise operating in the Los Angeles market, specializing in water, fire, storm damage mitigation, full reconstruction, and contents...
$985,000
Very Profitable Roofing Contractor company, California
Fresno, CA
Confidential sale of a profitable, award-winning roofing contractor serving Central California. The company has an excellent reputation for quality, reliability, and fast response across residential,...
$939,000
Cash Flow: $419,534
La Plaza Shoe Repair
Palm Springs, CA
An established shoe and leather repair shop is now available for sale in the heart of Palm Springs, California. This full-service business has been serving the local community and tourists alike for...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $63,505
Alteration business without cleaning service
Huntington Beach, CA
Established alteration business located in a prime corner shopping center in Huntington Beach, CA. This turnkey operation specializes exclusively in alteration services without dry cleaning, making it...
$53,000
Built Business with Reviews, Ready for Right Owner
San Marcos, CA
This is for someone who wants to step into a working business and grow it. The foundation is here. The effort hasn’t been. That’s the opportunity. This home-based service business covers 21 zip codes...
5
$109,000
Cash Flow: $52,772
FranchiseATC Healthcare Services
Available in California
If you’ve got business savvy and a passion for helping others, ATC Healthcare Services offers a healthcare staffing agency to take your entrepreneurial spirit to new heights!
$200,000
Laguna Niguel Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Rare ideal, tight, small starter route with dialed in pools. All residential pools with excellent billing records and invoices emailed. Customers are used to filters being done every 6 months and a...
$29,400
Cash Flow: $31,500
Turnkey profitable route, weekly orders, selling healthy snacks/drinks
Alameda County, CA
This is a great opportunity to acquire an established route distributing healthy snacks items and bottled/can organic drinks to food service clients/offices. Ideal individual is a go getter; run's an...
$150,000
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
$170,000
Orange County, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Danville, CA
Danville, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Danville, California area for $779,000. Financing available with an estimated $226,000 down! Currently grossing $762,996 in sales and nets $136,523....
$779,000
Cash Flow: $136,523
Dry Cleaners
Palm Springs, CA
For sale is an established dry cleaning business located in the Greater Coachella Valley area, proudly serving the community for over 20 years. This business has built a wonderful reputation for...
$298,000
Cash Flow: $101,638
Real Estate Video, Photography & Marketing Business-Work Remotely
Alameda County, CA
Premier real estate video, photography and marketing business offering a comprehensive array of tools tailored for the real estate industry. Founded in 2010, the dedicated staff have successfully...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $140,466
Established Plumbing Contractor – San Diego County
San Diego, CA
This well-established plumbing company has been serving both residential and commercial clients across San Diego County for over two decades. Known for reliability, quality workmanship, and long-term...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $199,172
Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
Established Healthcare Consulting Business - Prime Los Angeles Opportunity This thriving healthcare consulting firm, established in 2017, specializes in business startups and compliance services for...
5
$2,400,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
High Margin, Low Entry Home Services Franchise - Industry Leader
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: $93,623
Award-Caliber Architecture & Plant-Focused Design Business
Alameda County, CA
This opportunity involves a well-established living architecture and interior plant design company operating at the intersection of design, biophilia, and experiential environments. With a decade-long...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $308,800
FranchiseSpherion Staffing & Recruiting
Available Nationwide
Generate $5.6 million in annual revenue* with America’s most-awarded staffing franchise. Ranked #63 overall on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and a Franchise Business review Top Franchise. Grow your income empowered by our vibrant, supportive corporate team and franchise community.
$350,000
Lucrative Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive
San Francisco, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business, covering the greater San Francisco area. Semi-Passive ownership, great margins, and plenty of room to grow. Each machine...
2
$135,000
Cash Flow: $182,000
Absentee-Run, Newly Built Laundromat | East SF Bay Area | 7× 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...
$2,950,000
EBITDA: $421,367
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
$200,000
Orange County, CA
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 California, we're offering you the opportunity to purchase our business and continue to succeed with...
6
$137,000
Cash Flow: $98,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $83,697
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers.
$100,000
Express Employment Professionals in Chino-Upland, CA
Chino, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Considering business ownership in one of Southern California’s most dynamic cities? The Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in...
6
$189,000
MainPlace Mall Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Santa Ana, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Santa Ana’s MainPlace Mall with a long operating history, strong customer base, and excellent reputation in a high-traffic regional shopping...
4
$150,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Corporate Catering Business with 300+ Recurring Clients
Orange County, CA
Full service catering company specializing in corporate events, offering chef driven menus, fresh ingredients, and fully customizable dining experiences backed by over 10 years of culinary expertise....
$469,000
Cash Flow: $183,828
Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
All routes are in desirable areas. Very loyal customers with great payment histories. Excellent starter route with room for growth. All routes are in great areas. Very loyal customers with great...
$79,200
Cash Flow: $86,000
50+ Years old Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity with 50+ Years of Success. Own a Trusted Local Brand with Multiple Revenue Streams Step into ownership of this...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $104,000
William Yoo
Sky Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Prime Center Court Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Northridge Mall, with a 25-year history, strong reputation, and prime placement in a high-traffic corridor near Center Court. The business benefits...
6
$550,000
Cash Flow: $205,000
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
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
40-Year Sacramento Appliance Distributor — $974K Pre-Sold Backlog
Sacramento County, CA
Representing a staple of the Sacramento business community, this asset-rich appliance distribution and retail center is available for the first time in approximately 40 years. This is not a...
$825,000
Cash Flow: $237,976
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
$1,000,000
FranchiseAllegra Marketing Print Mail
Available Nationwide
Join the Allegra network, a leader in the marketing and print industry since 1977. Our business-to-business model offers turnkey opportunities with limitless revenue streams.
$100,000
Profitable Wellness Studio with Loyal Membership Base!
Berkeley, CA
Opened in 2023 and already hitting its stride, this studio is past the startup phase and running with steady momentum! The business offers premium infrared sauna sessions focused on recovery,...
2
$285,000
Cash Flow: $122,305
60+ Year Established Metaphysical & Healing Center – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established metaphysical retail and healing center serving the San Diego community since 1963. Located on University Ave near North Park, this business is a...
5
$299,000
Express Employment Professionals Office in Lakewood-Cerritos, CA
Garden Grove, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is a turnkey staffing agency opportunity in one of Southern California’s most dynamic labor markets! This Express Employment Professionals...
6
$100,000
Coin Laundromat in Sylmar
Sylmar, CA
This coin laundromat in Sylmar, CA is an excellent investment opportunity for both new and experienced operators. After running this location for 20 years, the current owner is retiring, leaving a...
$475,000
Coin Laundromat in Canoga Park
Canoga Park, CA
This coin laundromat in Canoga Park is a best for an experienced owner who is looking to remodel a cash-flow positive location with newer, more efficient equipment. The location, which is being sold...
$115,000
Profitable 20+ Yr Gutter & Window Cleaning Business $107K SDE – Davis
Davis, CA
Profitable Davis-based gutter and window cleaning business serving Yolo County for over 20 years. The business has built a strong local reputation and operates primarily through repeat customers and...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $107,000
Great 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning - Huntington & Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
--> Owner has priced this one to move! 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning franchise in the Long Beach and Huntington Beach areas. The business has been open for right at 1-year and they are close to...
4
$115,000
Morongo Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
SBA financing covering 75%–80% of the purchase price is available subject to the buyer's cash needs. Includes all business goodwill with professionally produced content that sets the company up for...
$450,400
Cash Flow: $203,000
Profitable, Established - Turnkey Business For Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
ESTABLISHED SHOE REPAIR BUSINESS - COSTA MESA This profitable shoe and leather repair business has served the Costa Mesa community since 1971, building an exceptional reputation for quality...
5
$275,000
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
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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