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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Laundromats

Los Angeles, CA

Laundromat for sale , retiring owner, call for more details....

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$180,000

$180,000

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Established Pressure Washing & Facility Services Business – $1.5M+ Ann

Sacramento County, CA

Highly profitable and well-established pressure washing and exterior facility services company for sale. This business generates over $1.5 million in annual revenue with strong recurring commercial,...

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

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Profitable Locksmith Business – Established Granada Hills Shop

Los Angeles, CA

Locations with a 40+ year presence in the same shopping center rarely come available. Established Locksmith Shop for Sale – Granada Hills Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing locksmith location...

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$50,000

$50,000

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Turn-key Preclinical CRO laboratory–San Diego Biotech Hub -10+ Years

San Diego, CA

TURN-KEY PRECLINICAL CRO LABORATORY - SAN DIEGO BIOTECH HUB Established Contract Research Organization offering integrated in vitro and in vivo research services to biotechnology and life sciences...

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$600,000

$600,000

Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Amazing clients to work for. A perfect route for beginners or experienced pool technicians. All really nice pools with well-maintained systems that make each day easy to service. 2019 Toyota Tacoma...

$70,200

$70,200

Cash Flow: $79,500

69% EBITDA Margin Engineering Services Firm w/ High End Clientele

California

69% EBITDA Margin Engineering Services Firm w/ High End Clientele This incredibly profitable one-of-a-kind engineering services firm located in California designs and engineers commercial and...

$24,372,532

$24,372,532

Cash Flow: $4,896,792

Dana Point Dry Cleaner w/Plant & Alterations $39K Sales/Mon, $150,000

Dana Point, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established dry cleaning business located in the affluent coastal community of Dana Point, CA. The store is situated in a busy shopping center anchored by a...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Proven Architecture Firm Based on the West Coast with U.S.-Wide Reach

Fresno County, CA

This commercial design practice supports developers throughout the western United States and is widely regarded for its dependable execution and collaborative project approach. The firm provides...

$520,000

$520,000

Cash Flow: $265,000

Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA

Los Angeles, 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...

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Profitable Leadership Training & Consulting Platform | Proprietary IP,

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

$4,500,000

Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified

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....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $306,892

Residential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance

Riverside County, CA

Thriving Southern California Pool Construction & Service Business – 28 Years Established A C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor License is required. This well-established swimming pool construction and...

$580,000

$580,000

Cash Flow: $366,280

20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and

$29,000,000 - California

$29,000,000

California

Sasa Milosevic

Manhattan.Biz

Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery

Costa Mesa, CA

Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery - Penelope's Perfections Prime Business Opportunity in Costa Mesa's Trendy SoBeCa District This well-established bakery has been serving Orange...

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$650,000

$650,000

Orinda Pool Service Route for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Long Term seasoned accounts. Easy routes with most having cleaners. Service technician in place servicing approximately 80 pools a week. Strong additional profits from filter & salt cell cleaning,...

$188,500

$188,500

Cash Flow: $91,000

Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers

BottomLine Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.

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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

$245,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company - California Central Coast Established in 2005, this profitable custom landscape design and construction company serves the beautiful San Luis Obispo...

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$675,000

$675,000

Long Established High Foot Traffic Vending Route

Orange County, CA

Take advantage of a ready-to-operate vending machine business with established locations and consistent monthly revenue. This profitable vending route includes modern snack and beverage machines...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 (Sale Pending)

Vacaville, CA

Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 Enter CA-76842 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-vacaville-ca-ca-76842/ About...

$105,000

$105,000

Cash Flow: $97,852

Pool Service Route - Woodland / Davis, CA

Woodland, 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 upscale neighborhoods. This...

$173,460

$173,460

Cash Flow: $147,000

Mission's Tortilla Route, Beaumont, CA

Beaumont, CA

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Beaumont and Banning, California region for $159,000! Currently generating an estimated $702,156 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $106,575....

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $106,575

La Mirada Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Perfect starter route with room to raise rates, making this a value buy. Good customers, tight routes per day, and very well kept pools. Consistent additional profits from Summer treatment every year...

$39,600

$39,600

Cash Flow: $47,000

Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity

$95,000 - Marin County, CA

$95,000

Marin County, CA

Judah Dishington

United Franchise Group

Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Great very compact starter route. Six Chem only and six chem plus. Easy pools takes about 4 hours for the whole route. Filters, Pool RX/Blueray XL, Phosphate treatment are extra. Own your own...

$102,000

$102,000

Cash Flow: $132,000

Snyder’s-Lance Route for Sale | Napa, CA — $135,000

Napa, CA

Snyder’s-Lance Route for Sale | Napa, CA — $135,000 Enter Quick Code CA-53602 at RoutesRUs.com for full details, or visit: https://routesrus.com/snyders-lance-napa-ca-ca-53602/ About the Route...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $75,113

Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA

Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Torrance, California area for $700,000. Financing available with an estimated $268,000 down! Currently grossing $609,336 in sales and nets $110,864....

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $110,864

FOR SALE: Profitable & Fully Automated Laundromat

Tipton, CA

Well-established, fully automated laundromat serving the communities of Tipton and Pixley, centrally located between Tulare and Earlimart. This is the only laundromat in the area, creating strong and...

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$250,000

$250,000

Highly Profitable Residential Service Business in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

TRANSFORM YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL FUTURE with this highly profitable residential services business that delivers exceptional returns with low fixed overhead. You'll acquire a turnkey operation generating...

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

Cash Flow: $664,000

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

$1,800,000

Northern California High-End Home Services Business - Discreet Sale

California

Are you looking for a profitable, low-overhead business with substantial recurring revenue and a loyal customer base? A well-established home services business in a high-demand market is now quietly...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $250,000

Recession Proof Fire Protection Business

San Dimas, CA

Established profitable and growing full service Fire protection business with over 350 active loyal repeating clients, offers steady adequate income stream and even larger growth potential. The...

$300,000

$300,000

Smog Check, Oil Change Business

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

California

This well-established smog check business in Solano County presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for a profitable, turn-key operation with minimal competition. Generating gross sales...

$698,000

$698,000

Cash Flow: $203,631

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market

$95,000 - Alameda County, CA

$95,000

Alameda County, CA

Judah Dishington

United Franchise Group

Established Tutoring Center

Riverside County, CA

Help students reach their full potential at this tutoring center. Fully functional and furnished learning center. Current owners have prospered in this territory. Clean, modern and fully turnkey! Come...

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$357,000

$357,000

Visalia Pool Service Route for Sale

Tulare County, CA

Amazing platform in place primed for rapid growth. Includes highly rated Business phone number, name, website and all social accounts. Well-seasoned accounts serviced by a long-term successful owner....

$144,300

$144,300

Cash Flow: $146,000

Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway

San Diego County, CA

A California-based SaaS company offering a patented email encryption platform built for regulated industries where secure communication is mission-critical. Company Overview Founded in 2010, the...

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

Professional Custom Signs

Madera County, CA

Profitable, well-established custom signage and graphics company operating successfully since 1986. The business provides in-house design, fabrication, and professional installation of interior and...

$915,000

$915,000

Cash Flow: $295,736

Turn Key Electronics Contract Manufacture with Huge Potential

San Diego County, CA

Up for acquisition is a well-established, full-service electronics contract manufacturer that delivers comprehensive “turn-key” manufacturing — from PCB assembly and SMT/through-hole board production...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Cash Flow: $222,247

Fully Operating Laundromat - Business Opportunity

Compton, CA

Fully operating large laundromat with 33 washers and 26 dryers (13 sets). Waterless water heaters. New card reading system with security wall and new coin change machine for coin operating options. 2...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Established Dry Cleaning Business

Glendale, CA

Dry Cleaning Business for Sale. Opportunity to own a well- established dry cleaning business that has been serving the community for many years. Located in one of Glendale’s best locations. This...

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$170,000

$170,000

Brigitte H

Keller William Realty Studio City

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Brigitte H - 310 801 0705

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Hawthorn Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly desirable commercial accounts due to high income generation from a small number of service stops. One to three visits per week per stop varying with the season. Additionally, the business...

$73,800

$73,800

Cash Flow: $69,500

Turn-Key Fastest Labs Territories - Richmond & Oakland, CA

Richmond, CA

## **Turnkey B2B Franchise: 2 Exclusive Territories (Richmond & Oakland)** **High-Margin, Low-Overhead Model | Recession-Resistant Industry** **At a Glance:** * **Territories:** 2 Exclusive Zones...

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$70,000

$70,000

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow

$3,700,000 - Butte County, CA

$3,700,000

Butte County, CA

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

Custom Apparel & Merchandising Business

Placer County, CA

To inquire more about this business, please start here: https://tally.so/r/jaQyOR For more than two decades, this business has quietly become a trusted partner to the communities it serves. What began...

$485,000

$485,000

Cash Flow: $202,560

Visalia Pool Service Route for Sale

Tulare County, CA

Amazing platform in place primed for rapid growth. Includes highly rated Business phone number, name, website and all social accounts. Well-seasoned accounts serviced by a long-term successful owner....

$144,300

$144,300

Cash Flow: $146,000

Absentee Carpet & Upholstery Business Established Clients

El Dorado County, CA

Absentee Owned Northern California Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise - Rich Growth Territory! - SC2254 This carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise is a Northern California Limited Liability...

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$59,000

$59,000

FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR and SERVICE COMPANY

Corona, CA

Reputable, Family-Owned Business | 30+ Years in Operation | Southern California *Seller offers $15,000 credit towards closing if closed within 30 days • Established fitness equipment repair and...

$250,000

$250,000

High-Growth Gutters Services Franchise | $1.35M Rev | Semi-Absentee

Contra Costa County, CA

This growing gutter services business operates in Alameda County, California and is part of a well-established national franchise within the recession-resilient home services sector. The company...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $162,890

Mission Foods Route For Sale- Sacramento CA- $185,000 (Sale Pending)

Sacramento, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale- Sacramento CA- $185,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $129,365

Mission Foods Route For Sale- San Diego CA-$57,000 (Sale Pending)

San Diego, CA

Reduced-Mission Foods Route For Sale- San Diego CA- $57,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...

$57,000

$57,000

Cash Flow: $67,767

Pasadena Pool Service Route for Sale

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,...

$74,400

$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

$54,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

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

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $956,909

Own the Property and the Business.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Joshua Tree, CA

INCLUDED EQUIPMENT 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

$995,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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 Analyzed433
Asking Price$380,000
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 QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$175,000$380,000$869,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$264,500$84,000
Median$500,000$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,163,284$277,415

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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.601.68
Median0.782.50
Upper Quartile1.103.51

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 $380,000, though prices range from under $175,000 to well over $869,000.

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 0.60 to 1.10, with a median of 0.78. Earning multiples range from 1.68 to 3.51, 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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