Orange County, CA
Established Maid Brigade Franchise - Orange County Territory This cleaning services franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's affluent market, serving territories from Irvine to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $38,088

Orange County, CA
Established Maid Brigade Franchise - Orange County Territory This cleaning services franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's affluent market, serving territories from Irvine to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $38,088
Sunnyvale, CA
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
MFS Trade School: Build Your Million-Dollar Cleaning Business In every commercial kitchen, fire prevention is the top priority. Grease buildup in exhaust systems is one of the leading causes of...
$5,290

Newport Beach, CA
--> Popular Newport Beach Franchise Resale - With a Premium territory in a High-Growth Franchise System! The owner will be moving out of the country and must sell this popular home service franchise....
$140,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Turnkey Business Cashflowing from day 1 !! Business is 100% recurring scheduled revenue Bringing in 71k a year from 24 days This is an Awesome opportunity for someone with a M-F Job (I did it for...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Riverside County, CA
Overview: Turnkey carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning business with 4+ years of established operations and consistent weekly revenue. The company currently generates $3,000–$5,000 per week with...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
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: $225,000
Sonoma County, CA
Step into a well-established, highly profitable carpet and upholstery cleaning business serving Sonoma and Marin Counties since 1983. This is a home-based operation with a loyal client base, strong...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Palm Springs, CA
For sale is a well-established full-service janitorial business, proudly serving the Inland Empire since 1989. This reputable company specializes in a variety of facilities, including strip centers,...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $176,892
Santa Clara County, CA
This profitable, home-based window and gutter cleaning business has been serving Santa Clara County and parts of the East Bay for over 40 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare opportunity to...
$248,000
Cash Flow: $116,256
Available Nationwide
Aire Serv, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services franchise. With us, you'll stay cool while your business heats up!
$50,000
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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,...
$41,900
San Mateo County, CA
Net $80,000/ year This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo County. Located in a small, busy strip mall surrounded by...
$135,000
California
Looking to break free from the 9-to-5 and build something of your own? This is your shot. For sale is a well-equipped, ready-to-roll carpet cleaning business that includes everything you need to hit...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
California
Northern California Kitchen Exhaust and Commercial Restaurant Hood Cleaning Company - Absentee Owned! - SC2223 Financial Information Asking Price: $399,000 Cash Flow: $90,000 Gross Revenue: $375,000...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
California
Here is a unique acquisition opportunity within the rapidly growing Building Service Contractor (BSC) industry that utilizes a Vendor Managed Platform. This highly profitable business generated...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,700,000
Prabhjot Randhawa
Liberty Business Advisors of S. F Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
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
Turnkey Pressure Washing & Solar Panel Cleaning Business – LA Area – Profitable & Growing! Step into a profitable, turnkey pressure washing and solar panel cleaning business with no overhead! Perfect...
$75,000
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...
$69,000
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...
$30,000
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...
$35,000
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Squad is a low-investment home service franchise with an entry-level below $50K. They clean and service dryer vents in homes and apartment buildings. Dryer Vents are the leading cause of home fires and this franchise helps homeowners keep their homes safe.
$50,000
See More Franchises"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!...
$249
Orange County, CA
$850,000
San Diego County, CA
$189,000
Los Angeles, CA
$416,000
San Diego, CA
$875,000
Orange County, CA
$599,000
Danville, CA
$350,000
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Orange, CA
$150,000
Available in California
$110,000
Roseville, CA
$185,000
Ontario, CA
$1,500,000
Carlsbad, CA
$380,000
Bakersfield, CA
$299,000
San Diego, CA
$99,000
Available in California
$150,000
Coronado, CA
$150,000
La Mirada, CA
$80,000
San Diego County, CA
$115,000
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Louie Contreras
Legacy Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Founded in 2024 Legacy Commercial Realty is a Pro shop Help you find or sell your existing business all in one, Rather it be purchasing a new business selling one or purchasing a new commercial property or home we can help you, we have many years of experience in the field and are a high end hospitality driven Real Estate organization. Our years of experience as individuals has taught us that how you make some one feel about their Real Estate transaction is more important than the actual transaction itself. We are modernizing the traditional Real Estate model and are focused on building lasting relationships through exceptional level of customer service and wealth building for our agents and clients. Our Mission; Legacy Commercial is a Real Estate company founded on traditional values emphasizing lasting relationships through it's beliefs, principles and exceptional hospitality.
Fresno, CA
$300,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Whittier, CA
$160,000
San Diego, CA
$350,000
Sacramento, CA
$2,208,000
Available in California
$75,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,300,000
Irvine, CA
$524,999
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
The cleaning industry plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial environments. This industry has gained significant importance, especially in the wake of heightened awareness around health and sanitation following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Businesses in this industry are dominated by residential cleaning services, followed by commercial janitorial companies. Commercial janitorial businesses tend to command higher valuations thanks to their relatively predictable revenue streams, and resilience to macroeconomic factors.
If you are planning to buy or sell a cleaning or janitorial business in California, it is helpful to have some context on the market in terms of valuation metric and typical financial performance. To that end, we have aggregated and analyzed business for sale data in the California cleaning industry to tease out average financials and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
35 |
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Median Asking Price |
$265,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$391,458 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$117,900 |
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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 Cleaning Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.50 |
1.89 |
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Median |
0.76 |
2.62 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.05 |
3.00 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Cleaning & Janitorial Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a cleaning business in California?
Prices vary depending on the size and sales of the business, but the median asking price for a cleaning business in California is $265,000.
How much do cleaning business owners earn?
California cleaning and janitorial business owners report median annual sales of $391,458 and annual owner earnings of $117,900. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a cleaning business?
Valuing a cleaning business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, stability of customer base, and economic trends in the local market. 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 among cleaning and janitorial businesses listed for sale in California range from 0.50 to 1.05, with the median at 0.76. Earnings multiples range from 1.89 to 3.00, with the median at 2.62. These values suggest a typical cleaning business in California may sell for around 0.76 times its annual revenue, and 2.62 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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