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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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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

**Not Available Yet** - Residential Cleaning Business in San Diego

San Diego, CA

This company is run primarily by virtual assistants, the owners have little involvement. This is your chance to own a trusted cleaning business with a strong foothold in the San Diego area. Our...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Profitable Eco-Friendly Cleaning Company – Coastal Los Angeles County

Orange County, CA

Established residential and short-term rental cleaning business serving affluent coastal communities in Los Angeles County. The company has built a loyal base of recurring residential clients and a...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $329,698

Established Dry Cleaning & Alterations Business – Prime Location

Santa Clara County, CA

This well-established dry-cleaning and alterations business has been serving the local community for more than two decades from the same high-visibility location. The current owner purchased the...

$50,000

$50,000

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

Profitable Forklift Maintenance & Fleet Service Company – SBA Pre-Qual

California

This well-established forklift service and maintenance company has been a trusted name in Southern California since 2006. The business specializes in on-site mechanical repair, preventive maintenance,...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $230,000

Vending Machines | Semi-Absentee Ownership | Lucrative

San Francisco, CA

Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business, Covering the Greater San Francisco area. Semi-Passive ownership, very high margins, and scalable. Each machine generally...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $187,000

Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!

Los Gatos, CA

Overview This is a well-established boutique charcuterie and catering business based in Los Gatos, CA, known for beautifully curated boards and elevated presentation. The brand has built a loyal...

$75,000

$75,000

Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center in Culver City

Culver City, CA

This mail box is a highly recommended mail box rental and shipping center and this private mail box rentals are widely considered both affordable and accessible and you have your own mailing address....

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $260,000

Trusted developer of architecturally unique, premium homes

San Diego County, CA

This established Southern California developer is known for designing and delivering beautifully crafted homes that blend architectural creativity, sustainability, and lasting quality. The company has...

$370,000

$370,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Leading live entertainment and artist management firm

Los Angeles County, CA

This thriving entertainment group unites two powerful operations: large-scale concert production and a licensed talent management agency. Rooted in decades of family leadership, the company has...

$24,995,000

$24,995,000

Cash Flow: $4,055,000

Holiday Lighting

Los Angeles, CA

Over 20 years in business in the Christmas lighting service in the Beverly Hills, Brentwood area. This well-established seasonal business shines bright every year with a 100% customer retention rate...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $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

Turn-Key Laundromat – Fully Equipped & Priced to Sell!

San Leandro, CA

All cash offers will be prioritized for the sale of the business. Please sign NDA, Buyer Profile, Personal Statement and put BB#3480 to view location. The best way to reach us is through email or text...

$325,000

$325,000

Spin Into Profits! Thriving Laundry Business for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Looking for a profitable, low-maintenance investment? This fully-equipped coin laundry is ready for its next owner. Located in a high-traffic area with a loyal customer base, this business offers a...

$269,000

$269,000

Cash Flow: $175,700

Scott Reid

Parasell Inc

Serving Orange County, CA

ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.

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Metal Finishing

California

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

$378,263

$378,263

Established Professional Home Organizing Business

Danville, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly rated Professional Home Organizing franchise with a loyal client base and a strong reputation for exceptional service. Specializing in...

$350,000

$350,000

RC3 Appliance Repair

Santa Rosa, CA

RC3 Appliance Repair - Established Santa Rosa Service Business This well-established appliance repair business offers an outstanding acquisition opportunity in Sonoma County's thriving market....

$85,000

$85,000

Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales

Menlo Park, CA

This profitable and unique business offers upgrades, repairs, refurbishing and resale of critical semiconductor test equipment no longer supported by OEMs. With 32 years in Silicon Valley, the company...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $305,016

The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Downtown Location

Santa Ana, CA

An excellent opportunity to purchase this established The UPS Store in the heart of downtown Santa Ana. This is a newer Laser Lite store design, which is intended to create a modern, open, and...

$295,000

$295,000

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)...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

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

Profitable Torrance Laundromat, Rare Opportunity in South Bay

Torrance, CA

Attractive and profitable Torrance self-service Coin Laundry in the heart of the South Bay Los Angeles. The business is located in a retail strip center on a major street, with excellent signage and...

$275,000

$275,000

Under Contract - Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles This well-established laundromat presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most desirable markets. Strategically positioned at the border of...

$550,000

$550,000

Elite AI Hospitality Staffing Firm – $19M Revenue

Pasadena, CA

Remarkable opportunity to acquire this established hospitality staffing agency serving California, Washington, and Nevada. They’re partners with the four largest foodservice management companies in...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,131,213

Unlock Unlimited Income Potential: Top-Tier Janitorial Franchise

Riverside, CA

City Wide Facility Solutions is offering a truly uncommon franchise opportunity in Riverside, CA — a newly available territory with $1M in recurring annual revenue already in place. Opportunities like...

$250,000

$250,000

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

Dry Cleaner in South Pasadena

South Pasadena, CA

This is one of the best cleaners in South Pasadena and the current owner has been running this cleaner for 4 decades ( 40 years) successfully with lots of loyal customers and if you like the high...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $156,000

Dry Cleaning Business with Proven Profit & Scalability

San Ramon, CA

Please sign NDA, Buyer Profile, Personal Statement and put BB#3477 to view location and financials. Gross revenue: ~$312,000 Seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE): ~ $110,000. Lease: New lease. Rent:...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Established Catering Company – $200K Owner’s Income | Asking $150K

Contra Costa County, CA

Family-run catering business operating for 50+ years with a fully equipped 5,000 sq. ft. kitchen. Average sales $846K/year and owner’s draw around $200K. Offers full-service catering (buffet, plated,...

$150,000

$150,000

14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA

Bloomington, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of the RIALTO CALIFORNIA station. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. 100% overlapped in...

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

EBITDA: $325,000

Top Business Brokerage/ M&A Firm – Key LA Territory & Active Pipeline

$1,200,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,200,000

Los Angeles County, CA

9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA

South San Francisco, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of the SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA station. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. 100% overlapped in...

$1,179,000

$1,179,000

EBITDA: $326,000

13 FedEx Ground Routes, Sacramento CA

Sacramento, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of the SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA station. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes with...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

EBITDA: $474,000

7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA

Watsonville, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of SALINAS (WATSONVILLE) CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...

$695,000

$695,000

EBITDA: $203,000

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

Coin Laundromat in Oxnard

Ventura, CA

This coin laundromat is located on a busy main street in the heart of Oxnard, CA. With excellent street visibility and ample parking, this location is a great opportunity for any investor operator to...

$405,500

$405,500

Coin Laundromat in Fullerton, CA

Fullerton, CA

This coin laundromat in Fullerton, CA is a great turn-key options for both new and experienced operators. Located in a high density area, the laundry has a mix of small and large capacity washers and...

$525,000

$525,000

Dry Cleaners

Placer County, CA

Established Dry Cleaners – Prime Sacramento County Plaza Location Price: $185,000 Years in Business: 30+ Net Income: Approx. $10,000/month This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable dry...

$185,000

$185,000

Rachael Yun

California Bridge Realty

Serving Orange County, CA

As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.

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Dry Cleaners Plant: Temple City, California

Temple City, CA

Dry Cleaners Plant: Temple City, California Is "For Sale" by Regional Real Estate - Commercial. Business is located in the city of Temple City, California. Open 6 days a week Mon-Fri from 8:30am to...

$235,888

$235,888

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

Oxnard, CA: Price Negotiable- Security Business for Sale

Oxnard, CA

Oxnard, CA

High-performing Laundromat- Newer Equipment!

Ventura County, CA

This modern, high-performing 3,000 sq ft laundromat checks every box serious buyers look for. All Huebsch equipment installed within the last ~2 years (heavy on large-capacity machines) plus new...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Established Maid Services Business - Owner Retiring

Orange, CA

The sale price includes four decaled vehicles (all fully paid off) and other assets valued at approximately $30,000. The owner is forced to retire because of divorce. All employees wish to stay with...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $66,500

Established Septic Company for sale

Murrieta, CA

We are offering a turnkey opportunity to acquire CertifiedSeptic.com, a well-established and locally trusted septic service company, known for its dedication to customer service, innovation, and...

$100,000

$100,000

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

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

Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business

California

Established in 2015, Seller is a security guard & patrol company with excellent reputation, has earned trust of the City/County & Transit Agencies, and been awarded with years of contracts to patrol...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $186,353

Profitable, Turnkey Dry Cleaning Business with Low Overhead

San Diego County, CA

This Dry Cleaners is a well-established, profitable dry cleaning business located in the highly desirable area of San Diego. Known for its exceptional customer service, consistent quality, and strong...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $259,354

North County San Diego Deli & Catering Business for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Discover an established and reputable deli and catering business located in North San Diego County. This family-owned operation has been proudly serving the community since 2006, offering a diverse...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $103,704

Clean, Convenient Top-Rated Laundromat in Van Nuys

Los Angeles, CA

Discover one of the cleanest, well-run laundromats in town—designed with comfort and time in mind. Our modern facility features high-capacity, energy-efficient washers and dryers get the laundry done...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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

Specialized Technical Service Business | Buyer-Friendly Deal

San Diego County, CA

This established technical service company provides hardware configuration and logistics support to a Fortune 500 client in the commercial security industry. The business receives servers from a major...

$405,000

$405,000

Cash Flow: $135,456

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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