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...
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Self-Service Laundromat: Fully Card-Based & Turnkey – Orange County
2
$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
LA Based ATM Business - Great Cash Flow & Management in Place
Los Angeles, CA
Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Number of Units: 90 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-6 years - Established: 2019 - Annual Net Cashflow: ~$271,000 For sale: A...
$1,315,000
Cash Flow: $271,000
Established Legal Document Assistant Office - 30+ Years - Northern CA
California
Established Legal Document Assistant office serving Northern California for over 30 years. Specializing in Living Trusts, property transfers, and related legal services with strong repeat customer...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $78,323
Coin Laundromat in Compton
Compton, CA
This coin laundry located in Compton, CA sits in a densely populated area surrounded by apartment buildings. The business has been run by the same owners for over a decade, but they are ready to...
$165,000
Palace Cleaners,Long standing Glendale Business For Sale! - Prime Area
Glendale, CA
Rare opportunity to own a business in the highly desirable Kenneth Village, one of Glendale’s most charming and bustling village districts known for its vibrant atmosphere, boutique shops, cafés, and...
5
$120,000
Express Employment Professionals in Downey, CA
Downey, CA
Discover an exceptional business opportunity with Express Employment Professionals, a nationally recognized leader in staffing solutions. This established franchise is strategically located in Downey,...
6
$180,000
Inland Empire Pool Service Route for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Business Goodwill included via Company Name, phone number, website, email & existing social review sites. Four seasoned service technicians on staff with an average 5 year tenure. Professionally...
$575,250
Cash Flow: $217,000
21 FedEx Ground Routes, Roseville CA
Placer County, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Roseville, California station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...
$2,950,000
Cash Flow: $821,553
11 FedEx Ground Routes, Bishop CA
Bishop, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Bishop, California station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
FranchiseMobility City
Available Nationwide
Mobility City is the nation’s premier repair, rental, sanitizing and retail sales company servicing wheelchairs, mobility scooters, power chairs, lift out chairs, hospital beds and other mobility products.
$100,000
Woodland, Pool Service Route for Sale
Yolo County, CA
Perfect route to rapidly build a large company with service technicians in place cleaning all accounts. Some of the highest provider rates in the area on these accounts. Customers are also billed a...
$186,000
Cash Flow: $205,000
Print & Graphic Design Company, The Only One in Their County! - SC2251
California
Print & Graphic Design Company - Semi-Absentee Owned and the Only One in Their County! - SC2251 Financial Information Asking Price: $499,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000 Down Payment:...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Premier Event Staffing Company – Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Business Description: This well-established event staffing company has been a trusted provider of high-quality hospitality and promotional personnel for over three decades. Serving a diverse portfolio...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $275,000
Retractable window screens business - no franchise fees
Carmichael, CA
Exclusive dealership opportunity for existing retractable screen business. Work with the manufacturer of Casper Disappearing Screen Systems. Products are sold all over the US and shipped...
4
$30,000
Aaron Pfeffer
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business
San Francisco, CA
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business Established in 1971, this profitable and reputable locksmith and security business has built a strong presence in San Francisco's...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $371,000
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
Own a Steady Cash-Flow Business — Established Laundromat Opportunity!
Sacramento, CA
Step into a proven, hassle-free business with this well-established laundromat opportunity. Conveniently located in a high-traffic area with excellent visibility and easy parking, this clean and...
3
$500,000
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
San Ramon Pool Service Route for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Includes website & URL. Highly desirable area with very few routes ever on the market. Stable, recurring revenue with established customers already on service schedules, reducing buyer acquisition...
$144,000
Cash Flow: $184,000
FranchiseBlack Optix Tint
Available in California
Black Optix Tint is a premium window tint and auto styling franchise built for owners who want a polished, modern operation backed by United Franchise Group. We focus on auto tint, paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coatings, accessories, and residential/commercial tint, delivering clean installs, an upscale showroom experience, and five-star customer care.
$60,000
Reputable, Established HVAC & Refrigeration Business
Sacramento County, CA
This business grew and transitioned over the years, from primarily a restaurant equipment repair company to primarily a refrigeration and HVAC service company. The owner has worked with several patent...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $366,686
Sale Pending - Profitable Live Scan Fingerprinting Business
Campbell, CA
This well-established Live Scan fingerprinting business in Campbell, CA offers an exceptional investment opportunity in the stable service sector. Founded in 2009, the company has built a robust...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
$3,700,000
Butte County, CA
Porterville Pool Service Route for Sale
Tulare County, CA
Tight knit routes. Long term seasoned accounts that have been professionally maintained. Communication with clients has always been a top priority and highly valued by the clients. Own your own...
$76,800
Cash Flow: $89,000
Dry Cleaners with plant and alterations in Sherman Oaks
Los Angeles, CA
*** PENDING SALE AS OF 01/18/2026***This is your opportunity to own a very well established Dry Cleaners with Plant and alteration business in a prime area of Sherman Oaks on a very high visibility...
6
$449,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$189,000
San Jose, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$189,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $125,770
Personal Concierge Services
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 2017, this Beverly Hills-based concierge firm caters to a select group of affluent clients, including prominent professionals, global travelers, and high-profile individuals seeking...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $84,438
Lease-Up Corporate Events & Catering Company
California
The Company has produced over 5000 lease-up and residential-retention events and is the most respected event production firm in the luxury apartment world. They offer a multitude of services to the...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $208,105
Profitable Environmental Testing & Mold Inspection Firm – High-En
Los Angeles County, CA
Established environmental testing and mold inspection company with recurring clients and a trusted name among elite Los Angeles homeowners and entertainment professionals. The owner works part-time,...
$420,000
Cash Flow: $169,996
Express Employment Professionals in San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, CA
Own a High?Performing Staffing Franchise in the Heart of San Ramon, CA Step into ownership of a successful staffing franchise for sale in San Ramon, California, located in one of the Bay Area’s most...
6
$75,000
FranchiseMr. Appliance
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Appliance Repair franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. Limited national competition!
$85,000
California Art Delivery – Established White-Glove Logistics
Cupertino, CA
*New owner can live anywhere in California*. The business serves Bay Area/Wine Country/Carmel, SoCal/Los Angeles/OC, Palm Springs, San Diego, and everywhere between - the best areas throughout the...
6
$300,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC _ Prime Oceanside Location
Oceanside, CA
• PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC - Prime Oceanside Location • Well established Physical Therapy Clinic, Prime Oceanside Location • Outpatient Orthopedic Medicine Rehabilitation, specializing in manual...
$250,000
Real Estate Home Staging Business
$550,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000
Napa, CA
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #Snyder’sLanceRoute #Snyder’sLance #Snyders #Lance #CampbellsSnacks...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $75,113
Established Vending Route - Private University
Riverside County, CA
Turnkey vending route located on a private university campus with a consistently growing student and staff population. The business includes seven combo vending machines — (five USI ST5000 units, one...
6
$39,995
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
San Fernando Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Highly desirable areas to grow large pool companies. Solid payment histories with clients requiring little very little attention. Consistent scheduled profit throughout the year from Filter and salt...
$123,000
Cash Flow: $96,500
San Fernando Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Long term seasoned clients that have been on service with the company for many years and are very well-paying customers. Six long tenure service technicians are in place and servicing all accounts....
$243,600
Cash Flow: $111,000
Anaheim Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Well established accounts make this a great starter route with a good footprint to grow rapidly. Approximately 25% spa only accounts which increases the speed of servicing the route. . Own your own...
$31,200
Cash Flow: $36,000
Established Beauty Salon
Murrieta, CA
This premier boutique beauty salon was launched in 2020. Over five years, it has earned a strong reputation for personalized, high-quality eyelash and brow services using innovative techniques from...
$59,000
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
David Zecha
Smart Vision Realty
Serving San Diego County, CA
The expertise that we bring at Smart Vision Realty is strengths in both the residential and commercial real estate space. Clients want to agents and a broker who have skills and knowledge for run of the mill transactions as well as complex transactions. Having construction knowledge gives the client assurances and peace of mind about their sale or purchase of a property.
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3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale
Truckee, CA
3 Tahoe Area laundromats in South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Carnelian Bay, Ca, and Truckee, Ca. under one brand. Extensive wash and fold for customers. Newer machines and remodels. Ample parking. Long-term...
3
$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
Recession Resistant SoCal Mail Center Franchise - SC2195
California
Recession Resistant SoCal Mail Center Franchise - SC2195 Financial Information Asking Price: $115,000 Cash Flow: $35,000 Gross Revenue: $141,350 Down Payment: $115,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $30,000 This...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Child Safety Pool Fence No Crew Needed Exclusive Territory
$274,500
California
Background Investigation Biz w/seller financing + SBA Approved NorCal
California
Background Investigation Biz w/seller financing + SBA Approved NorCal - SC2132 Financial Information Asking Price: $599,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000 Down Payment: $399,000...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
NorCal Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - SC2240
California
NorCal Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business- Amazing Growth Potential! - SC2240 Financial Information Asking Price: $249,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $800,000 Down Payment: $249,000...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
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
Kitchen Exhaust & Commercial Restaurant Hood Cleaning Company- SC2223
California
NorCal Kitchen Exhaust & Commercial Restaurant Hood Cleaning Company- Absentee Owned! - SC2223 Financial Information Asking Price: $399,000 Cash Flow: $90,000 Gross Revenue: $375,000 Down Payment:...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Established Promotional Product Advertising Company
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey promotional product advertising company with a strong reputation and repeat client base. The business specializes in helping companies...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $194,159
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
Award winning franchise with proven track record of success
Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in San Fernando Valley with over 100 Yelp 5-star reviews. Included in the purchase: exclusive territory with population of 300,000,...
4
$41,900
Atwater Pool Service Route for Sale
Merced County, CA
Amazing route that the seller is sad to let go of. This route consists of long term, good paying, and well-established clients. There is plenty of room for growth in each area, and all the routes are...
$122,400
Cash Flow: $167,400
**PROFITABLE - Own an Established AAA Certified Auto Repair Business
Orange County, CA
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a AAA Certified, well-established and profitable Auto Repair and Service Facility. Since 1971, this friendly owner-operated business has been built on a strong foundation of...
$895,000
Cash Flow: $280,000
Los Altos Pool Service Route for Sale
Sierra County, CA
This route is great for an owner who does his own pools or for an add on. Accounts are close together and not complex. Great seasoned customers who are understanding if you communicate with them. Own...
$57,000
Cash Flow: $61,500
Confidential California Law Practice | $700K+ Projected Net for 2025 |
California
Confidential opportunity to step into a proven, high margin California law practice generating $700,000+ projected net income for 2025. The firm operates with extremely low overhead, no commercial...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $708,533
Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA
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...
$10,000,000
FranchiseTruBlue
Available in California
Through senior modifications, home maintenance, handyman services, and ongoing maintenance programs, TruBlue franchisees have the opportunity to run a successful franchising business while making a difference in the lives of seniors and busy adults in their communities.
$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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