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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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Thousands Oak Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Very rare find with 40% seller financing just added April 14th. Well cared for route with Great customers! Perfect route to start your business or add to your existing route. Area is primed for growth...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $73,000

Pocket Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

30% seller financing available. Highly desirable locations. Business Name included. This is a very tight and efficient route with minimal drive time between stops, saving fuel and maximizing...

$120,600

$120,600

Cash Flow: $142,500

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales

California

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales in 15,000-20,000 Square Foot Building RRC# 5060 Location: Northern California Description: This well established company has been in...

$2,195,000

$2,195,000

Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly desirable areas to grow a route in with high end clientele. Seasoned clients that appreciate good service and are willing to pay for it. Consistent extra profits from filter cleans, salt cell...

$58,800

$58,800

Cash Flow: $67,000

Fast Growing Junk Removal Business

Los Angeles, CA

We are a eco-friendly Junk Removal company, and part of The Junkluggers Franchise Network. This business includes two territories covering from Santa Monica down to Hermosa Beach. We have two Junk...

$170,000

$170,000

EBITDA: $30,000

Well Established Handyman Service Company

Sacramento County, CA

This home handyman business was established in 2016 and has expanded to serve as a primary handyman service in the region. The company utilizes operational systems that allow the owner to manage...

$291,000

$291,000

Cash Flow: $101,000

Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care

San Francisco County, CA

This San Francisco Bay Area Cat-Sitting Business specializes in providing professional, certified, high-quality cat-sitting care where a cat is most comfortable: in their own home. Every cat is unique...

$249,900

$249,900

Cash Flow: $120,000

Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise

Ventura County, CA

Started in United States in the 90's in the category of residential and commercial property painting, and has become the largest nationwide painting company with nearly 500 franchise locations in the...

$260,000

$260,000

Cash Flow: $138,600

Liquor and another business with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

High Volume Liquor Store and Coin Laundry Business with properties are for sale. The liquor store' sells more than $140,000 per month and Coin Laundry sells about $37,000 per month. One thing to note...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Residential Landscape and Maintenance Business

Orange County, CA

A great benefit to this business is the loyal customer base. Loyalty continues by providing excellent lawn care services. The owner takes great pride in doing the best work. He is very detailed in his...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

High End Int'l Modeling Agency

Beverly Hills, CA

Founded in 2017, this agency is regarded as a top choice in Southern California, attracting major clients like Alexander Wang, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Balmain, Saint Laurent, and Armani. They...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $33,921

Metal Finishing

California

owner operated, sanding, buffing, line graining, ultra sonic cleaning...

$378,263

$378,263

3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA

$1,095,000 - Bloomington, CA

$1,095,000

Bloomington, CA

Chris Holzgraf

Premier Route Consulting

Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable route with nearly all clients paying for chlorine tablets sold by the seller. Easy route overall. Highly successful veteran seller will fastrack a buyer into the business. Seller has a...

$114,000

$114,000

Cash Flow: $133,000

Busy & Lucrative Organic Dry Cleaners

Fair Oaks, CA

Local Organic Cleaning Service Located in Sacramento County, they specialize in eco-friendly cleaning solutions for both residential and commercial clients. Situated in a vibrant and well-maintained...

$85,000

$85,000

Rob Rigolfi

California Business Realty

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.

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Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!

Contra Costa County, CA

Highly rated eco-friendly dry cleaners in business for more than 25 years and well loved in the community. The store is known for it's high quality work (seriously, some customers drive past a half a...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Long Time Established Plant for sale

Long Beach, CA

Long established Dry Cleaners plant for sale. Absentee Owner. Approximately 1600 sf/ $3,380 per month + NNN. (+4 years left + 5 year option)...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Encinitas Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Excellent rates on these accounts in some of the counties most desired cities. Great clientele that are easy to work with. Pools are in excellent cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof...

$38,400

$38,400

Cash Flow: $44,000

Chico Pool Service Route for Sale

Butte County, CA

Perfect starter route with all accounts in highly desirable Chico, CA. All accounts are residential and inground. Successful seasoned seller will be a great source of information. No Spas or...

$18,000

$18,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Upscale Beach LA Community

Los Angeles County, CA

Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise located in upscale Beach community of Southwestern Los Angeles County available for acquisition. Please note, that this desirable Postal Franchise is located on...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $73,599

Perfection in the East Valley

Burbank, CA

Beautifully rebuilt and upgraded laundry with new electrical and plumbing in a prime area with great demographics. Payment system allows for coin, credit card and other forms of payment. New soft...

$875,000

$875,000

Establised Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue

Sacramento County, CA

Long-established pest control company with 20+ years of organic growth and a stellar reputation. Serving 5 counties, this business generates strong recurring revenue and high cash flow from a solid...

$740,000

$740,000

Cash Flow: $250,853

Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business

$200,000 - San Diego County, CA

$200,000

San Diego County, CA

Rare Opportunity Dry Cleaning Business w/ Real Estate For Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Solano County, CA

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to own a thriving dry cleaning plant business and real estate in a prime location. Established for over 23 years, this business is located in a bustling spot...

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Cash Flow: $164,195

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

DRY CLEANERS, $600K+ Annually, $160K+ Profit-No. CA

Santa Rosa, CA

This is a very profitable business opportunity, operating out of two locations in very busy, well-anchored shopping centers. After forty-five (45) years in the dry-cleaning business, the owner is...

$495,000

$495,000

Local Packing and Shipping Business Since 1983

Redding, CA

Established Local Packing and Shipping Business Since 1983 This well-established service business has been serving the Shasta County community for over 40 years, building a loyal customer base through...

$179,500

$179,500

Cash Flow: $65,000

Well-Established Landscape Business for Sale – Great Reputation

Elk Grove, CA

Founded 25 years ago, this landscape company has established itself as a premier provider of landscaping and design services in the region. With a rich history of excellence, we have become known for...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

EBITDA: $1,600,000

Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale – Palmdale, CA

Palmdale, CA

HS Listing ID-66946 Take advantage of this turnkey opportunity to own a well-established dry cleaning business in the heart of Palmdale. This Dry Cleaner has a loyal local customer base, one...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Agoura Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Tight Ideal starter route. Excellent route with good customers. Most of the accounts are in high-end areas and are in well cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $70,000

Cypress Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Contractors license required. 30% seller financing subject to seller approval of buyer & a 17% Discounted sales price. These are all simple easy pools, very basic, except one. Most accounts are...

$52,000

$52,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Excellent starter route with great growth potential in the area. Nice blend of Complete and Chemistry only accounts. Owner currently spends 15 hours servicing the route. Free tools and supplies on...

$48,000

$48,000

Cash Flow: $56,000

Customer Service Software Company

California

This software company provides standardized surveys, analytics, and industry benchmarks for one specific industry however there is a tremendous opportunity for growth by using this software platform...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $305,186

High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California

$35,000 - Beverly Hills, CA

$35,000

Beverly Hills, CA

Growing Dry Cleaning operation in resilient up-market district

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Francisco County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Ryan Drake-Lee DRE # 02229462 Long-standing dry cleaning and commercial laundry business in an up-market neighborhood in San Francisco county. This business...

$361,095

$361,095

Cash Flow: $162,766

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

High quality route with good customers. Tight Ideal starter route. Most of the accounts are in high-end areas and are in well cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your...

$43,200

$43,200

Cash Flow: $48,000

Folsom Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Great profitable route with long-term customers. Route has been optimized to eliminate problem customers and reduce driving time between customers. Additional consistent profits from filter and salt...

$84,000

$84,000

Cash Flow: $102,000

Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals

Santa Clara County, CA

This established, tech-driven real estate services firm specializes in multifamily transactions, 1031 exchanges, and property management. The business combines high-margin brokerage revenue (2-2.5%...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,090,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,090,000

San Diego Coin Laundry – $375K – 45 Washers / 20 Dryers

San Diego, CA

Turnkey coin laundromat for sale in San Diego. Features 45 washers and 20 dryers, vending machines, swamp coolers, camera system, and all essential amenities for smooth operation. Situated in a...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

Hilmar Pool Service Route for Sale

Merced County, CA

These are unique and loyal customers with solid rates. There is not as much competition in the Hilmar area, which is where most of the pools are located. With some training and responsive customer...

$27,600

$27,600

Cash Flow: $30,000

The UPS Store Franchise in Alameda County CA

Alameda County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! An excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey The UPS Store franchise in Alameda County California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues reached...

$849,000

$849,000

Cash Flow: $262,363

Victor Buendia

Progressive Real Estates Partners

Serving San Bernardino County, CA

Progressive Real Estate Partners (PREP) is a boutique retail brokerage firm with a unique approach to leasing and selling retail properties and representing businesses looking to expand. Our emphasis on retail AND geographic focus on Southern California’s Inland Empire region has enabled us to become the most efficient and effective brokerage within the marketplace. The PREP team of retail experts has completed MORE retail transactions in the Inland Empire over the past 10 years than any other brokerage office. During this period of time, we have completed over 1,650 retail lease & sale transactions.

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Clearlake Pool Service Route for Sale

Lake County, CA

Partial SBA qualifiable based on buyers' financials. Long term established outstanding relationship with my clients. Amazing area to work and operate a pool business. Seasoned appreciative clients...

$408,000

$408,000

Cash Flow: $156,900

Established Dry Cleaners, None within 5 mile radius, near freeway

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Family owned and operated for 40 years. Owners relocated to a different city. Perfect opportunity for plant owners. Low rent, high volume....

$185,000

$185,000

Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio

$250,000 - Sacramento County, CA

$250,000

Sacramento County, CA

Amazing business opportunity popular cafe at trendy Valencia St

San Francisco, CA

DRE#01849175 Realtor Gustavo Lopez Amazing business opportunity to get a popular cafe at trendy Valencia St in San Francisco Mission District. This amazing opportunity does not knock twice at your...

$65,000

$65,000

Pasadena Dry Cleaners

Pasadena, CA

Great busy shopping center location. Quality cleaning. Loyal customers. 1040 clothes conveyor, 1400 sq. ft. shop,...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Escondido Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Long Term customers in desirable North County San Diego. Routes are sparse in the San Diego market. Service technicians potentially available, Solid monthly rates. Additional yearly profits from...

$110,400

$110,400

Cash Flow: $122,000

Established Landscaping Business Serving Long Beach/South LA/North OC

Los Angeles County, CA

This established landscaping business has been active for 25 years with a strong reputation and client relationships with many property management companies that include landscape maintenance...

$450,000

$450,000

EBITDA: $115,380

30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi

Encino, CA

Long-established laboratory with grandfathered in-network insurance contracts — including with major providers no longer extending such agreements to privately held labs. Location: Busy Medical...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Coin Operated Laundry Main Street In Plaza

Van Nuys, CA

FRONT LOADING DOUBLE STACK WASHERS 35X DRYERS TOP LOADING 36X VENDING MACHINE 1X COIN CHANGING MACHINE 4X LOCKED BATHROOM 1500+ SQUARE FEET NAVIENT TAKNLESS WATER HEATER 2X RING CAMERAS SOAP...

$349,000

$349,000

Carpet Cleaning Business

Fresno, CA

A well-established and reputable residential and commercial cleaning company headquartered in Fresno, California. Founded in 2007, the company has earned a loyal customer base by delivering...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $123,000

Property Damage/Restoration Company

Pleasanton, CA

Fpr Sale: this business that has a database of property management contacts which create reoccurring revenue streams.This is a multi-tier / multi-revenue business which starts with professional carpet...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $475,000

Profitable Power Equipment Retail & Service

California

This well-established retail and service business specializes in outdoor power equipment sales and repair. Operating for nearly five decades, the company has built a loyal customer base that includes...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $322,846

Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers

California

Step into the future of clean energy with this established and profitable solar and battery installation business based in Southern California. The business is thriving, with healthy Q1 sales and a...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

Cash Flow: $624,655

Monterey County-Established Flooring Franchise with Mobile Showroom

Salinas, CA

Step into an established, busy, exclusive territory FRANCHISE business, providing high-quality residential and commercial flooring solutions. The business features a fully equipped mobile showroom...

$250,000

$250,000

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.


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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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