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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Turnkey Moving Company for Sale

Riverside County, CA

The fastest-growing moving and storage franchise of its kind, backed by numerous 5-star Google reviews. With multiple locations already established, this is the definition of turnkey, fully built-out...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Established Business Broker Franchise – Southern California

San Diego County, CA

Serial Entrepreneur? This could be your ideal business. Backed by a 25 year + established national franchise, you’ll have access to training, systems, marketing, and support from day one. Operate...

$54,000

$54,000

Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

This highly successful business utilizes multiple revenue streams that create high, ongoing and reliable profits. The unit business operates in a 3000 square foot space which keeps overhead low and...

$599,990

$599,990

Cash Flow: $217,100

Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service

San Diego County, CA

This decades old company provides residential , commercial and Industrial garage door installation , repair & maintenance services for homeowners , HOA building owners , property managers, architects,...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $475,858

2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts

Orange County, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located on the border of Los Angeles and Orange...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $2,100,000

5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale

Rialto, CA

Business includes 1 dedicated (team) run and 4 unassigned (team) runs. All runs are domiciled out of the Rialto, CA FedEx terminal. Full-time manager in place handles all operations of the business....

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $669,389

Thriving Salon Community in Coastal San Diego

La Jolla, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving 22-suite salon community spanning two buildings in beautiful coastal San Diego. The business operates under a proven salon-suite rental model, with the...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $41,713

Property Management Business In No. Orange County 200 Doors

Orange County, CA

Founded over 25 years ago, this business is a local PM company with a mix of Multi Fam. , HOA, SFR & Commercial properties. Properties located mostly across LA & OC. Known for reliable property...

$245,000

$245,000

Experienced High-End Pool Contractor

Santa Cruz County, CA

This premier pool company has been designing and constructing upscale aquatic spaces for residential and commercial clients in a sought-after coastal area of California. Known for its attention to...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Profitable General Engineering Company

San Bernardino County, CA

Specializing in underground utilities, demolition & grading, this engineering business was started in 2009 and has continually increasing revenue year after year. Primary work is private commercial &...

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

Cash Flow: $508,268

Thriving Home Staging Business with Supplemental Relocation Revenue

Studio City, CA

For sale is a highly profitable home staging business with a proven 10-year track record of solid performance, now enhanced by a valuable supplemental relocation revenue stream. The core of this...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $528,818

Established Coffee Shop with Loyal Customer Base – Prime Location !!!

Palm Springs, CA

A profitable and established coffee shop for sale !Turnkey opportunity to own a profitable and well-loved coffee shop in a high-traffic area. Perfect for an owner-operator, experienced entrepreneur,...

$198,000

$198,000

Cash Flow: $89,226

Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!

Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale, CA

Dry Cleaner Agency

San Francisco, CA

Established dry cleaning agency business operating successfully since 2009 in San Francisco, offering an excellent opportunity for a new owner seeking a turnkey operation with strong cash flow...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

8 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...

$827,000

$827,000

EBITDA: $229,000

Mark Smith

Summit Business Advisors

Serving Nevada County, CA

Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.

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Residential Cleaning Service

San Diego County, CA

Established Residential Cleaning Service - San Diego County This well-established residential and small office cleaning service has been operating successfully since 2000, generating $116,206 in...

$24,000

$24,000

Cash Flow: $22,821

Well-established and profitable SF Peninsula Business For Sale

South San Francisco, CA

Step into a well-established, locally recognized property inspection business serving South San Francisco, San Mateo County, and the greater Bay Area. On-Site Property Inspections has built a...

$200,000

$200,000

Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!

San Francisco, CA

Fantastic opportunity to step in on the ground floor (or actually the 8th floor). Great reputation, well known, and a profitable 25-plus year law practice specializing in immigration law. Super...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Location in SuperMarket

Windsor, CA

Completed Dry Cleaner Plant with Shirts Unit Good Lease, Good Equipment...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $120,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $120,000

Chapel & Funeral Home Founded in 1993

Fresno, CA

Founded in 1993. Operates from a beautiful historic two-story Neoclassical building on nearly half an acre in Downtown Fresno. The facility includes gathering rooms, private rooms, multiple bathrooms,...

$995,000

$995,000

Staffing Business in growing upscale market!

Orange County, CA

The South Orange County is a dynamic and rapidly expanding area with a healthy blend of healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, administrative, and professional services. The business operates in a...

$109,900

$109,900

Cash Flow: $43,948

Established Laundromat with New Equipment & Growth Potential

Sacramento, CA

Rare opportunity to own a turnkey laundromat with over 20 years of proven stability in the community. This store was recently upgraded with 1-year-old Dexter washers and dryers, including: 5 × 25 lb...

$340,000

$340,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Turnkey Orange County Residential Property Management Business

$1,999,000 - Orange County, CA

$1,999,000

Orange County, CA

Budget Blinds Franchise

Riverside, CA

Budget Blinds of Riverside is a well-established franchise offering professional sales and installation of custom window coverings. The business is fully mobile, serving homeowners throughout the...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

8 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale

Rialto, CA

Summary Overview: 4 dedicated (solo) runs 2 unassigned run (1 solo/1 team) 2 trucks doing local spot work Runs domiciled out of (2) regional terminals in Rialto and Oceanside, CA FT manager in place...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $374,887

HVAC services

Menifee, CA

This well-established HVAC company has been serving both residential and commercial clients throughout Los Angeles County for over 16 years. Known for its commitment to quality and health-focused...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $84,109

Established Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise

Fresno, CA

Step into a proven, profitable home improvement business backed by a nationally recognized franchise brand. This Kitchen Tune-Up franchise offers kitchen updates that homeowners love—cabinet refacing,...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $103,456

Established, Multi-State Rental Arbitrage Business

San Francisco County, CA

This established, work-from-anywhere rental operation specializes in managing furnished residential units through a lease-to-rent model across three different U.S. states. With a five-year track...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Established Home Staging Business for Sale

Pacheco, CA

Home Staging Business for Sale – Concord, CA Established and well-regarded home staging business serving Concord and the greater Bay Area, specializing in helping homeowners and real estate...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $79,000

Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location

San Mateo County, CA

Fully established and long-standing business serving the community as a one-stop shop for shipping, mailbox rentals, printing, and essential business services. Known for reliability and trust, this...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $154,381

Reputable Leather Restoration Business – Stable Revenue, Franchiseable

Orange County, CA

Established Leather Restoration Business - Profitable Turnkey Opportunity This well-established leather repair and restoration business has operated successfully for over 17 years in Orange County,...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $122,882

Luxury Window Treatments & Floor Coverings 1.7MM+Rev Highend Clientele

Los Angeles County, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a premier design-focused Specialty Contractor delivering custom window treatments and flooring solutions to a discerning and loyal client base in the LA County,...

$598,000

$598,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

4 Open Locations in L.A.- Skin Care Franchises with $6.6M in Revenue

$4,500,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$4,500,000

Los Angeles, CA

General Engineering Contractor

California

The Company is an established general engineering union contractor based in Northern California. It specializes as a one-stop-shop for exterior construction services of high density residential...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $2,748,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $2,748,000

Ongoing Net Profits: Property Damage & Restoration Company

San Francisco, CA

This sale price includes the following assets: Axil Air movers, Centrifugal air movers, Galaxy 2000 Portable carpet extractor, Power distribution box and Thermal imaging camera This is a well year...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

Marketing Agency. 20% EBITDA margin

San Francisco, CA

A twenty-two year old marketing/advertising agency with B2B tech and retail clients is being offered for sale. The two owners work roughly 10 hours per week each, relying on a well-tenured team to...

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

EBITDA: $1,809,491

Elk Grove Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Great starter route in highly desired areas. Great loyal customers with strong payment histories. Really agreeable and appreciative customers. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own...

$97,200

$97,200

Cash Flow: $113,000

High Traffic Dry Cleaners For Sale

Rocklin, CA

This dry cleaners has been open for decades and is now up for sale. This business has been a staple of the Rocklin community for a very long time. Reputation and trust means everything in this...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Coin Laundry - Owner Absentee-Plenty of Parking

Santa Clara County, CA

Owner Absentee Laundromat is located in a shopping center with lots of parking spots. This laundromat has been established for 20 years. Current owner took it over since 2020. This is considered asset...

$296,000

$296,000

A turn-key business for the mosquito & pest season!

Orange County, CA

Established Turn-Key Pest Control Franchise in Orange County This profitable pest control franchise offers an exceptional opportunity to enter Orange County's thriving pest management market....

$69,500

$69,500

Cash Flow: $65,000

Pramod Patel

Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.

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Dry Cleaner Agency Great Location Near Huntington Hospital

Pasadena, CA

Great dry cleaner and alteration agency in a well desired area of Pasadena with lots of parking and potential for owner who knows the industry. Upscale area and prices, established for over 30 years....

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Confidential Law Practice for Sale with Contracts

California

Confidential opportunity to acquire a high margin, low overhead solo law practice rooted in Southern California with the flexibility and infrastructure to serve clients across the entire state. This...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $657,880

California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value

$40,000 - Oakland, CA

$40,000

Oakland, CA

Laundromat for Sale - NEW Speed Queen Washers (Long Beach, CA)

Long Beach, CA

A clean and spacious laundromat rich in history and nostalgia, by the loyal customers, surrounding businesses, neighborhoods, and a newly built senior affordable housing apartment with great...

$490,000

$490,000

Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate

South Gate, CA

This mail box place is so amazing and fantastic and if you look for the quality service of the mail box rentals and shipping, this is the place and they offer all services at one location and this...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $324,000

Great Wash/Dry/Fold opportunity in the South Bay -IN ESCROW

Los Angeles County, CA

We are not your typical laundromat. We see our customers as invited guests to an enjoyable space where, we as the host, want to provide our customers an experience which is memorable, enjoyable and...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!

Lemon Grove, CA

Long established and trusted registration service for sale. Owners have other business obligations and need to sell. This is considered an essential business and is a must have service that services...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Pediatric Therapy, Semi-Absentee, $366K SDE, Seller Financing

San Diego, CA

For over two decades, this pediatric therapy practice has been a trusted resource for families across San Diego County. With two thriving locations, the business specializes in evidence-based speech,...

$1,210,000

$1,210,000

Cash Flow: $366,000

High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity

Anaheim, CA

This long-established mobile service business provides custom screen installation and repair throughout an exclusive coastal territory. Operating for over 20 years, it serves a high-density...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $10,360

Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale

Stanislaus County, CA

Perfect starter route with 45 chemical only clients. Very tight route with many of the accounts in the same neighborhood. Driving time and gas expenses are minimized. Clients are groomed to approve of...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established Property Management Business with clients over 20 yrs

Fontana, CA

Established Property Management Business - Fontana, CA This well-established property management company has been serving the Inland Empire since 2009, offering an exceptional opportunity for a new...

$350,000

$350,000

Private Established Postal shop in Fresno,CA

Fresno, CA

Private Postal shipping shop in Fresno,CA * Asking price is $85,000 plus inventory * Shipping/packing services for FedEx, DHL, and international shipping * Services available: Packing/shipping,...

$85,000

$85,000

Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area

Alameda County, CA

Busy Sewing Alteration and Wedding Dress store is located in an high end neighborhood. Seller is getting retired. She wants the new owner to take care of all her customers and continue the successful...

$120,000

$120,000

9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA

Fairfield, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of FAIRFIELD CA. All routes are close or contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route...

$1,224,000

$1,224,000

EBITDA: $340,000

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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