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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Mission's Tortilla Route, Santa Clarita, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Santa Clarita, California region for $85,000! Currently generating $419,886 in yearly sales and nets $56,980. Distributorship and territory are purchased...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $56,980

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Lake Tahoe Area Specialty Appliance Sales, Installation & Service Biz

California

The business provides specialty appliance and related products to homeowners and contractors. The company sells a range of manufacturer lines, and its revenues are generated from installing specialty...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $269,175

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Premier Body Piercing Studio

Sacramento County, CA

The owner is semi-absentee from the business and day-to-day operations. Owner does not perform body piercing procedures and has a Full-Time Manager. This body piercing studio is highly rated on Yelp,...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

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Staffing Business in Woodland, California Ready for Growth!

Woodland, CA

Here's your opportunity to join the dynamic staffing and recruiting industry as the franchise owner of a well-established, well-known staffing brand in growing Yolo County! The current owner has...

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$289,000

$289,000

Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix, CA

You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Phoenix, Arizona. The owner-operator is downsizing. The restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. This is an excellent...

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$20,000

$20,000

Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Placerville, CA

Placerville, CA

You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...

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$50,000

$50,000

San Francisco, CA - ATM route for sale

San Francisco, CA

8 ATM Locations in the San Francisco, CA area - all high-end Hotels, one shopping mall - making $15,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $26,322 Buyer must join ACFN ATM franchise...

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$26,322

$26,322

Cash Flow: $15,000

Santa Barbara, CA - ATM route for sale

Santa Barbara County, CA

5 ATM Locations (plus one extra machine) in the Santa Barbara, CA area all high-end Hotels, making $12,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $22,647 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...

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$22,647

$22,647

Cash Flow: $12,500

Asset SaleDecorative Giant Artificial Trees

Turlock, CA

DECORATIVE GIANT ARTIFICIAL TREES - ASSET SALE Established in 1997, this specialized event rental asset portfolio features an impressive collection of giant artificial trees measuring 12-16 feet tall...

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$50,000

Asset Sale

$50,000

Asset SaleSALE $950.000 Buildout – Turnkey Implant Dental Office – Just Walk In

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, fully equipped dental clinic in the heart of Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. The office features 5 operatories, premium Henry Schein and Midmark equipment,...

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$760,000

Asset Sale

$760,000

Asset SaleSanta Ana laundromat for Sale-New Continental Girbau Equipment

Santa Ana, CA

Laundromat located in the heart of Santa Ana, CA. with state of the art Continental Girbau equipment, and over 4k active loyalty card members, adding 906 loyalty card members with balances in the last...

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$695,000

Asset Sale

$695,000

Asset SaleCoin Laundromat fully equipped ready to go!

Escondido, CA

Established Coin Laundromat Asset Sale - Escondido, CA This fully equipped coin laundromat represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete laundry operation at a significantly reduced...

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$80,000

Asset Sale

$80,000

Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - North San Diego

$140,000 - San Diego County, CA

$140,000

San Diego County, CA

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

Asset SalePool Service Route Chem Only Modesto, Ca. $12,650 mo recurring rare op

Modesto, CA

Top essential pool service route Modesto, Ca. Chemical Only. Great route. 156 accounts $12.650 monthly recurring income, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well established...

$139,150

Asset Sale

$139,150

Asset Sale3-Bay Self-Serve Car Wash For Sale

Sacramento, CA

You might consider buying The Freeport Car Wash - 2955 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95818. The owners will sell the car wash and rent the land back to the buyer for $2000.00 a month. Lease and...

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$399,000

Asset Sale

$399,000

Houmehr "Mike" Panoussi

Liberty Business Advisors

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers both domestically and internationally. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Our vast experience enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. We not only emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative.

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Asset SaleAsset Sale: Home Staging Business in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Asking Price: $200,000 (Furniture and Accessories valued at over $500,000) Are you ready to own an exciting and lucrative business in the heart of the Los Angeles real estate market? This established...

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$200,000

Asset Sale

$200,000

Asset SalePool Service Route Chico, Ca. $2,935 recurring mo.2 days a week

Chico, CA

Top essential pool service route. Great high income 2 day route. $2,935.00 monthly recurring income, all chemicals are billed EXTRA, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well...

$29,350

Asset Sale

$29,350

Asset SaleAirstream Mobile Bar Trailer

Paso Robles, CA

Turn-key 1971 Land Yacht Airstream. Fully renovated & remodeled into a mobile bar for beer, wine, cocktail or coffee service. This is the perfect trailer for event catering. Complete with a VIP lounge...

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$59,900

Asset Sale

$59,900

Asset SalePink's Coachella Valley Home - Existing Franchise Territory Resale

Indio, CA

--> Great Opportunity for an Unopened Franchise Territory with Pink's Window Services - One of the Fastest Growing Home Service Franchise Concepts Out There! --> Pink's Window Services is listed in...

$55,000

Asset Sale

$55,000

Asset SaleRestaurant and catering service for sale

San Mateo, CA

Established restaurant and catering service asset sale opportunity in San Mateo, California. This turnkey operation was founded in 2020 and is strategically positioned in a high-traffic area with...

$100,000

Asset Sale

$100,000

Asset SaleWelding Shop for Sale

Fullerton, CA

At A1 Machining and Welding we specialize in Aluminum welding, Stainless Steel welding, and Steel Welding welding. We also provide welding on Cast aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel, Brass, Copper, and...

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$88,000

Asset Sale

$88,000

Asset SaleRestaurant / Commercial / Catering or Ghost Kitchen - Cheap Rent

Irvine, CA

Various sizes Commercial Kitchens in Irvine. Catering , Meal Prep, Ghost and commisary kitchens.Irvine,freeway access 5 year lease with (3) 5 year options. Commercial Kitchen fully built out and...

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$3,000

Asset Sale

$3,000

SBA Pre-Qualified Automotive Equipment Sales & Service

$950,000 - California

$950,000

California

Asset Sale3-Unit - Sacramento Pink's Window Franchise - Priced to Sell!!

Sacramento, CA

--> Asset sale for three large franchise territories across the Sacramento, CA market area for a super popular and fast growing non-traditional cleaning services company - Pinks Window Cleaning! You...

$99,500

Asset Sale

$99,500

Asset SalePool Service Route San Fernando Valley, Ca. High income $100k owner op

Van Nuys, CA

Top essential pool service route. Great route. 62 accounts $7,635.00 monthly recurring income, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well established accounts. Training and...

$91,620

Asset Sale

$91,620

Real EstateRiverside, CA Commercial Land Auctions in October

Riverside, CA

4525 Commerce Street Riverside, CA 95207 Auction Starts Oct 20 Opening Bid $225,000 Bid Online Auction Starts: 9:00 AM CT Monday, October 20, 2025 Auction Ends: 11:00 AM CT Wednesday, October 22, 2025...

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Real EstatePrime Commercial Building

Portola, CA

Located in core commercial area of Portola, CA. on Highway 70 with great visibility and daily traffic. This building can suit an investor or a buyer looking for new workspace. Possible uses for the...

$290,000

Real Estate

$290,000

Real EstateCommissary - Commercial Kitchen Property with Large Secure Parking

Sacramento County, CA

We are pleased to offer this Commercial Kitchen Property centrally located and ideally set up for catering and commissary use. The site benefits from its close proximity to Downtown Sacramento, and...

$799,000

Real Estate

$799,000

Start-upExciting Franchise Opportunity in the Carpet Cleaning Industry

Are you ready to own a business that combines innovative technology with exceptional customer service in a thriving market? This franchise offers a unique cleaning process that stands out from...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Start-upLow Investment, Low Overhead, Recurring Revenue Model

In 2015, Farmer’s Insurance ran a Superbowl commercial highlighting the dangers of clogged dryer vents. Overnight, a little known service industry boomed as million of people realized they had never...

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$89,000

Start-up

$89,000

Start-upLandscape Curbing Business with Custom Trailer

The Curbing Business can be a rewarding investment into your future, delivering the financial freedom and stability we all strive for. It’s a proven business on a trailer combined with the certified...

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$9,650

Start-up

$9,650

Start-upD.O.L.L.S. Cleaning Franchise Opportunity – Trusted Brand in Cleaning

D.O.L.L.S. Cleaning is a recognized leader in the residential and commercial cleaning industry, offering a reliable, customer-centric approach that sets it apart. Founded on the principles of...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Established and Profitable Catering Business – Sonoma County

$350,000 - Sonoma County, CA

$350,000

Sonoma County, CA

Patrick Sheehy

Santa Rosa Business & Commercial

Start-upAffordable Pre-packaged Pest Control Subscription Company

Established three years ago, Abode and Bugserv have been dedicated to providing efficient and effective home maintenance and pest control solutions to thousands of satisfied customers. Our commitment...

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$12,500

Start-up

$12,500

Start-upModern Dumpster Rental Franchise Offers a Turnkey Business Blueprint

Modern Dumpster Rental is the solution for new home construction, home remodels, commercial and industrial construction projects. Our junk/waste removal services are friendly, professional and...

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$40,000

Start-up

$40,000

Start-upRoof & Solar Cleaning Route - Southern California

All of the value in this opportunity is in the revenue generation, sales, marketing, and software. We provide a revenue stream from day 1, and a system that builds a recurring revenue client base over...

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$39,000

Start-up

$39,000

Start-upDryer Vent Cleaning Pro - "A Great Home Based Business Opportunity"

"STOP PUTTING IT OFF - BE YOUR OWN BOSS!" You can be your own boss for an initial capital of only $249. We are way more reasonable than our competition! Their starting cost is from $5000 to $50,000!...

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$249

Start-up

$249

Start-upOwn this easy boring business with high net potential!

Own your own “boring business” in one of the most untapped and overlooked opportunities in America. Most people never think twice about a business like this. Window cleaning? At first glance, it...

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$69,000

Start-up

$69,000

Start-upJoin the Booming Permanent Lighting Industry with Inception Lighting

Inception Lighting—Your Gateway to a Six-Figure, Year-Round Business Join Inception Lighting, a leader in commercial and residential permanent lighting applications, and become part of an industry...

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$749

Start-up

$749

Start-upAll electric equipment and Van, Lawn Care Services run by Solar

FRANCHISE for the EB1c Green Card $395,00 FRANCHISE. A great opportunity to join the Green Movement in Lawn care. All equipment is electric so the customers are very happy with the reduction in noise...

$395,000

Start-up

$395,000

National Pool Route Sales Lic RE Broker CA#01899885 FL#BK33740409

National Pool Route Sales, LLC

Serving Orange County, CA

National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.

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Highly Scalable Home Care Staffing Agency - Motivated Seller

Riverside County, CA

Turnkey senior care staffing agency serving the growing senior population in the Coachella Valley. This successful startup launched in August 2024 and has already built strong systems, a loyal client...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $79,955

Handmade, Non-Toxic Kitchenware with Cultural Flair

Orange County, CA

This premium lifestyle brand offers a unique range of handcrafted kitchen and dining pieces, all made without harmful chemicals and inspired by longstanding cultural artistry. Standout creations—such...

$435,000

$435,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business

$150,000 - San Luis Obispo County, CA

$150,000

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

RARE Guard Service Business Well Est. Offices/Retail

Irvine, CA

Imagine stepping into a thriving security business that's perfectly positioned in today's market. You'll find yourself at the helm of a well-established guard service company that's built solid...

$1,165,000

$1,165,000

Cash Flow: $365,763

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

$416,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Electrical Vehicle Charging Installation Contractor

Orange County, CA

This company was born out of the demanding need for a qualified and knowledgeable EV charging system installation service company within the boundaries of Orange County. The Company has formally...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $292,679

Scenic Backings Rentals- Production Industry

Los Angeles County, CA

Custom scenic fabrication and entertainment support—asset-backed, scalable, and trusted by leading studios. This well-established scenic fabrication company has been a trusted provider of rental and...

$1,850,000

$1,850,000

Cash Flow: $377,116

Help Run Coin Laundromat

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lynwood, CA

SBA 7(a) Loan Program Available (Fixed 6.5% for 5 Years)* Young Kim and our specialized commercial finance team provide complete financial structuring and loan approval support for all commercial...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Mail & Business Center – 5? Rated & Fully Equipped

Torrance, CA

Profitable, well-established mail and business center located in a busy retail plaza with excellent visibility and parking. This one-stop shop offers Physical & Virtual Mailbox Rentals, Domestic &...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California

Upland, CA

Established Swimming Pool Route Business - Southern California This profitable pool service route business offers immediate income potential in highly desirable foothill communities including La...

$280,000

$280,000

Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA

El Cajon, CA

FAA Part 145 Repair Station with Longstanding Industry Reputation This FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station specializes in the maintenance, repair, installation, and sale of avionics and instruments...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Niche Outdoor Lighting Design/Install - '25 SDE $250K - Seller Fin.

Orange County, CA

Favorable seller financing available to a buyer*** Overview This high-end outdoor lighting design and installation business specializes in creating custom, artistic lighting systems for luxury homes...

$894,000

$894,000

Cash Flow: $234,177

Turnkey TruBlue Franchise For 1/2 Price

Upland, CA

Buy This Franchise for 50% Off – Only $25,000! Own an existing, exclusive territory of TruBlue Home Service at half the usual cost! This is a rare chance to step into business ownership for just...

$25,000

$25,000

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

$99,000

Cash Flow: $34,362

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

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

423

Median Asking Price  

$322,500

Median Reported Revenue  

$400,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$136,896

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


California Service Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.52

1.76

Median

0.80

2.58

Upper Quartile

1.18

3.47

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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