Bloomington, CA
$827,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
Travel Business - Corporate Clients - Seller Financing - Record 2025
San Diego, CA
$395,000
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$350,000
Real Estate Appraisal
Orange County, CA
$550,000
RARE Guard Service Business Well Est. Offices/Retail
Irvine, CA
$1,165,000
B2B Signs and Print Franchise in Bay Area, CA - PRICE REDUCED!
Napa County, CA
$775,000
Scenic Backings Rentals- Production Industry
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,850,000
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
FranchiseMerry Maids
Available in California
$50,000
Reputable, Established HVAC & Refrigeration Business
Sacramento County, CA
$800,000
Turnkey TruBlue Franchise For 1/2 Price
Upland, CA
$25,000
Dry Cleaners
$290,000
San Gabriel, CA
**Not Available Yet** - Residential Cleaning Business in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$875,000
Smog Check, Oil Change Business
California
$721,000
Robert Hughes
Hughes Properties Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
For more than 20 years Hughes Properties has operated as a full-service, Business Opportunity focused organization in the Palm Springs area. We are much more than a sales force. We are consensus-oriented in that a buyer and seller must reach their optimum deal; one that is fair to both parties. A satisfying Win-Win situation for all. We work diligently with Sellers to determine the top dollar value of their business. The valuation has to reflect numerous key factors while dialing in the personalized variables of how each business is run. Over the years we have learned the truest fair value is calculated by looking closely at the Seller‘s Cash Flow to determine the Profit model for that particular business. From Day One Hughes Properties has blown past borders marketing all business listings on a global scale. We have always recognized the Palm Springs area as having it’s own particular brand of world wide recognition and appeal. As such, we advertise our business listings globally and work hard to provide service around the clock. We take pride in the number of E2 Visas we have had approved for buyers who hail from Canada, France, Switzerland, Portugal, England, Peru, along with so many other countries. Through our experience in getting these E2 Visas approved, we are able to successfully sell someone’s business thereby allowing them to write their next chapter, while a new family gains the opportunity to live the American dream of running their own business. Many times Sellers are ready to move on to an exciting new venture, or perhaps they’re ready to retire, maybe move closer to family. Wherever you are in life, whatever your goals, we’re here to help you sell the business you have built over the years and move on, while for others we stand ready to find you the ideal opportunity to be your own boss and move up.
Contact me
Cleaning Company – Coastal Los Angeles County - Sale Pending
Orange County, CA
$599,000
Established Dry Cleaning & Alterations Business – Prime Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
Turnkey Custom Picture Framing Shop
Ventura County, CA
$95,000
Fast Growing Junk Removal Business
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Profitable Forklift Maintenance & Fleet Service Company – SBA Pre-Qual
California
$750,000
FranchiseShelfGenie
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Vending Machines | Semi-Absentee Ownership | Lucrative
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
$75,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef
Sacramento County, CA
$300,000
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center in Culver City
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Leading live entertainment and artist management firm
Los Angeles County, CA
$24,995,000
Holiday Lighting
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Turn-Key Laundromat – Fully Equipped & Priced to Sell!
San Leandro, CA
$325,000
Drainage Contractors
Marin County, CA
$1,191,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
FranchiseBlue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ
Available Nationwide
$150,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
$400,000
Oakland, CA
The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Location
Santa Ana, CA
$295,000
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
FranchiseMolly Maid
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Long Time Established Plant for sale
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
North Bay Catering & Event Co w/Real Property!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
$748,000
Elite AI Hospitality Staffing Firm – $19M Revenue
Pasadena, CA
$5,500,000
Dry Cleaner in South Pasadena
South Pasadena, CA
$250,000
Established Catering Company – $200K Owner’s Income | Asking $150K
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Young Kim
Hana Realty & Investment
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
With a decade of experience in business and commercial real estate transactions, I specialize in guiding clients through successful business acquisitions, investment property purchases, and owner-user opportunities across Southern California. I’ve personally worked with more than 500 restaurant operators and business owners, delivering tailored advisory and brokerage services to meet their goals. As a licensed Realtor® and experienced consultant with a background in finance, I understand the numbers, the market, and most importantly—what it takes to close deals. My focus is always on protecting my clients’ interests, maximizing value, and fighting for what’s fair in every negotiation. Whether you’re buying a high-performing restaurant, selling your business, or investing in a retail or mixed-use property, I bring hands-on knowledge and an aggressive approach to get the job done. Fluent in English and Korean, I also help bridge the gap for Korean-speaking business owners and investors navigating U.S. real estate and business markets.
Contact me
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
Profitable Environmental Testing & Mold Inspection Firm – High-En
Los Angeles County, CA
$420,000
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Escondido Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$110,400
Coin Laundromat in Fullerton, CA
Fullerton, CA
$525,000
FranchiseMinuteman Press Business Services
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Dry Cleaners
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Boutique Marketing Agency - Full Service, Notable Client Roster
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,470,000
Clearlake Pool Service Route for Sale
Lake County, CA
$408,000
High-performing Laundromat- Newer Equipment!
Ventura County, CA
$1,000,000
Established Septic Company for sale
Murrieta, CA
$100,000
Established Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
Established Dry Cleaners, None within 5 mile radius, near freeway
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
Amazing business opportunity popular cafe at trendy Valencia St
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
California
$650,000
FranchiseDoor Renew
Available in California
$150,000
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
|
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. |
||
Read the Report:
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.
More for Business Buyers:
Set Up Alerts and Notifications
Business Buyer Learning Center
More for Business Sellers:
