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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Promotional Products & Apparel Business

San Diego County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established promotional products and branded merchandise business in San Diego County, operating under the world's largest promotional products and embroidery...

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

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California-Based Wholesale Distribution Company | 35+ Years

Modesto, CA

Established California-based wholesale distribution business with more than 35 years of operating history serving a broad base of repeat business customers. The company focuses on sourcing and...

$20,000,000

Cash Flow: $4,050,000

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$20,000,000

Cash Flow: $4,050,000

Established Business Brokerage

San Diego County, CA

Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...

$99,000

$99,000

Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Coastal Southern California

San Diego County, CA

Step into one of the fastest-growing segments of the food and catering industry with this turnkey specialty charcuterie and grazing business located in a highly desirable Southern California coastal...

$220,000

$220,000

Established Promotional Products & Apparel Business - Low Overhead

Orange County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a branded apparel and promotional products business backed by one of the most recognized names in the industry. The business helps companies strengthen their brands...

$115,000

$115,000

Established Business Brokerage

Shasta County, CA

Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...

$98,000

$98,000

Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market

San Diego County, CA

Turnkey specialty catering and food business located in a desirable San Diego market with limited direct competition. The business specializes in premium charcuterie boards, boxes, grazing spreads,...

$449,000

$449,000

Leading Business Brokerage Franchise

San Jose, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an existing business advisory and brokerage territory in Santa Clara County, part of the world’s largest and most recognized business brokerage network. The...

$99,000

$99,000

Maid Brigade of Redwood City- includes 3 branded vehicles

San Mateo County, CA

Maid Brigade primarily services homes and select commercial businesses in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The franchise is well-established and services over 90 recurring customers on a regular...

$219,000

EBITDA: $45,000

$219,000

EBITDA: $45,000

Mailboxes - Packing & Shipping Center Business

North Hollywood, CA

2025 Revenues 209,500 2025 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings $74,786. 5 Stars Google Reviews 4.5 Stars Yelp Reviews Recession-resistant operation presents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey...

$195,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Growing Gym Vending Route — 17 Machines, Contract to Expand to 42

Vacaville, CA

Established vending machine route with exclusive placement inside a national fitness-gym franchise locations. Currently operating 17 machines generating $142,000 annual revenue with strong per-machine...

$245,000

Cash Flow: $26,000

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$245,000

Cash Flow: $26,000

16 Years Established and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale

Redlands, CA

Our franchise system was founded in 2004 and has grown to become America's Favorite Shop in our segment, providing a unique and innovative solution in the $500 billion home-services industry. We began...

$199,000

$199,000

3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA

Bloomington, CA

Well-established FedEx Linehaul operation based out of Rialto, CA. The business primarily operates unassigned runs, offering flexibility and strong earning potential. With FedEx’s continued growth and...

$1,095,000

Cash Flow: $291,038

$1,095,000

Cash Flow: $291,038

High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California

Beverly Hills, CA

Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...

$50,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

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$50,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive, Lucrative

Los Angeles, CA

Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Advanced Unattended Retail Machines Business serving the greater Los Angeles area. Semi-passive ownership, strong margins, and significant room for growth. These modern,...

$140,000

Cash Flow: $188,000

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$140,000

Cash Flow: $188,000

Gianluca Carella

RouteCloud

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Route Cloud specializes in assisting pool service route owners and pool service business operators with successful transactions across California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Florida. Our focus is exclusively within the pool service industry, allowing us to bring a level of specialization and understanding that general business brokers often cannot provide. The pool service industry is unique. Recurring revenue models, route density, service pricing, equipment service work, and technician logistics all play an important role in determining the value and transferability of a pool route or pool service company. Our team understands these factors because we have operated inside the industry ourselves. Route Cloud leverages modern digital marketing strategies to connect sellers with a highly targeted audience of qualified buyers. Instead of relying solely on traditional listing marketplaces, we utilize digital advertising, industry-specific marketing channels, and a growing network of active buyers looking to expand their existing operations. Our buyer network includes both first-time entrepreneurs entering the pool service industry as well as established operators looking to expand their existing routes through strategic acquisitions. Whether the opportunity involves a small starter route or a large established pool service company, Route Cloud helps facilitate introductions, structure transactions, and guide both buyers and sellers through the process in a professional and efficient manner. By focusing exclusively on pool service routes and pool service businesses, Route Cloud aims to simplify the buying and selling process while helping both sides of the transaction achieve successful outcomes.

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Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD

National City, CA

Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier For You Vending! Why Choose Healthier For You Vending? •...

$50,000

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$50,000

20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and

California

Manhattan Biz is presenting a big, old, real full menu laboratory: all tests, all specialties, contracted with major insurances. Adding accounts and growing business daily. Tests nicely spread across...

$29,000,000

Cash Flow: $6,000,000

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$29,000,000

Cash Flow: $6,000,000

20-Year Central Coast Law Firm | $2.3M Rev | $700K SDE | Owner-Indepen

California

Business Description: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, owner-independent law firm on California's Central Coast — a market known for its growth, affluence, and consistent demand for...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $697,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $697,000

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow

Butte County, CA

This is a rare chance to purchase a well-established B2B service provider with over 50 years of successful operations. Renowned for its quality and service, the business specializes in providing...

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,208

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,208

Sale Pending Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Redding, CA

This Northern California Plumbing & Septic Business was started in 1971 and has been owned and operated for the past 35 years by the current owner and his wife. This business operates 7 days per week,...

$3,160,000

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$3,160,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

15 Year Old Catering Company Business For Sale PRICE REDUCTION!

Alameda, CA

Cardel Catering represents a well-established food service operation with 15 years of continuous business operations in the City of Alameda. The company specializes in comprehensive catering services,...

$60,000

$60,000

Fast-Growing Silicon Valley Spot Repair Franchise–60% y/y growth!

Santa Clara County, CA

The company provides expert, budget-friendly, time-efficient repair services to hotels, apartments, and residences in Silicon Valley for various surfaces including floors, countertops, vanities,...

$275,000

Cash Flow: $126,368

$275,000

Cash Flow: $126,368

3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale

Truckee, CA

3 Tahoe Area laundromats in South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Carnelian Bay, Ca, and Truckee, Ca. under one brand. Extensive wash and fold for customers. Newer machines and remodels. Ample parking. Long-term...

$3,850,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

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$3,850,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment

San Joaquin County, CA

Well-established general automotive service shop in San Joaquin County with a standout specialty, including consistent referral work from local collision/body shops that depend on accurate, reliable...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $171,812

$450,000

Cash Flow: $171,812

Specialized Subterranean Construction Firm with Niche Market Dominance

Sonoma County, CA

This specialized construction company dominates a highly technical niche market, providing excavation and construction services for below-ground commercial and residential projects throughout a major...

$2,160,000

Cash Flow: $635,000

$2,160,000

Cash Flow: $635,000

Premier Architecture & Design Studio #IBB20251105

San Bernardino County, CA

PREMIER ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STUDIO This well-established architectural design and planning firm represents a compelling acquisition opportunity within the architecture and engineering sector. With...

$1,850,000

Cash Flow: $464,000

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$1,850,000

Cash Flow: $464,000

Established FedEx Linehaul Business | Rialto, CA

Bloomington, CA

FedEx Linehaul Business Model Linehaul Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) contract directly with FedEx Corporation to transport trailers of packages between FedEx terminals, hubs, and other...

$2,495,000

Cash Flow: $574,138

$2,495,000

Cash Flow: $574,138

Profitable Advisory Firm Serving Development & Construction Markets

Ventura County, CA

This profitable engineering and advisory firm provides specialized technical consulting services to commercial clients across multiple industries. The company delivers expert analysis including...

$1,290,000

Cash Flow: $515,000

$1,290,000

Cash Flow: $515,000

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

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

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Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $400,000

100% Occupied Salon Suite For Sale | Semi-Absentee Model

Alameda County, CA

Discover a rare opportunity to own a 100% occupied and highly profitable salon suite business. This turnkey operation offers a simplified, semi-absentee business model with consistent recurring...

$700,000

EBITDA: $138,000

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$700,000

EBITDA: $138,000

Profitable Property Management Business with Real Estate Portfolio

Tulare County, CA

This profitable property management company specializes in fully furnished residential rentals throughout California's Central Valley. The business generates consistent revenue through two distinct...

$745,000

Cash Flow: $255,000

$745,000

Cash Flow: $255,000

9 YearEstablished Oxi Fresh Franchise | 2 Territories | Price Reduced

Torrance, CA

Established Oxi Fresh Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise — 2 Protected Territories | South Bay Los Angeles | 9 Years in Business This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly...

$97,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

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$97,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

$0 Down Established Pet Service Franchise - take home $2400+

Oakland, CA

The customer base spans Oakland, San Ramon & San Leandro and revenue is actively generating! Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $70,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $70,000

Premium Event Space & Boutique Lodging Business - Northern California

Tehama County, CA

This premium event facility and boutique accommodation business presents an exceptional opportunity in Northern California's thriving hospitality market. The operation specializes in hosting upscale...

$440,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

$440,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

Work from home running your own cleaning business in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz County, CA

Established Residential Cleaning Business - Santa Cruz County, CA This profitable home-based cleaning service has been serving the Santa Cruz County community since 1995, building a loyal client base...

$78,500

Cash Flow: $27,000

$78,500

Cash Flow: $27,000

Established Printer & Copier Service Company - Prime Acquisition

Orange County, CA

This well-positioned office equipment service provider offers an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking a proven business model in the commercial equipment maintenance sector. The company has built...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model

Santa Cruz County, CA

Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...

$128,000

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$128,000

Los Angeles: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal

Los Angeles, CA

This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $113,000

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Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $113,000

Turnkey Hybrid Model & Talent Agency

California

Opportunity of a generation! Well-established, turnkey hybrid model and talent agency with extraordinary recurring cash flow. Potentially a $5M - $10M business being offered for $3M due to life...

$3,000,000

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$3,000,000

Very Profitable window and blind washing business

Antelope, CA

Selling my home-based profitable. "Express Mini-Blind Window Cleaning" business that has been serving Sacramento, Placer, & El Dorado counties for over 35 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare...

$200,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

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$200,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

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Window Cleaning Business - Prime Territory in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...

$100,000

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$100,000

Profitable Turnkey Business-$306k SDE-Seller Financing Available

Salida, CA

PROFITABLE TURNKEY BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS: GUTTER COMPANY - $306K SDE Established in 2022, this thriving building and construction service business in Salida, CA generates $950,000 in annual...

$1,075,000

Cash Flow: $306,000

$1,075,000

Cash Flow: $306,000

$7,000/ NET AVG Monthly! Live Monitoring- MUST HAVE LICENSE!

Los Angeles County, CA

PLEASE READ: Established Security Monitoring Business - Premium Passive Income Opportunity MUST HAVE ACO CALIFORNIA LICENSE No Facilities or Assets to be sold. Home Based Business. Selling existing...

$450,000

EBITDA: $94,000

$450,000

EBITDA: $94,000

San Diego Water Restoration Business
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Asset sale only. Step into a prime opportunity to own a turnkey water damage restoration business in San Diego’s high-demand market. This asset sale includes over $200,000 in premium equipment,...

$125,000

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$125,000

Prime Orange County ServiceMaster Restore Territory
Asset Sale

Tustin, CA

Prime Orange County Service Business Asset Sale Rare opportunity to acquire the assets associated with a well-positioned restoration franchise serving one of Southern California's most desirable...

$450,000

$450,000

NEW-3500sqft Commercial kitchen / Distribution/Huge Walkins- Low Rent
Asset Sale

Irvine, CA

Asset Sale - Commercial Kitchen Facilities in Irvine, CA This asset sale opportunity includes two distinct Health Department approved commercial kitchen properties totaling 11,000 square feet in...

$100,000

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$100,000

Rare Opportunity: Prime Territory with the Nation’s Largest Franchise
Start Up

The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...

$90,000

6

$90,000

Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start Up

Top 50% of Locations - Average $680k gross w/$162k EBITDA (24%) Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers with a tech-centric...

$450,000

$450,000

Robots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
Start Up

B2B Robotics Raking in National Account Contracts! Robotics & AI Franchise Opportunity: The Future of Automation is Here! As Featured On: CNBC, Forbes TV, Fox Business, and more! **Validation Alert!...

$60,000

$60,000

High-Profit Fiberglass Pool Business Opportunity
Start Up

A Smarter Way to Own a Pool Installation Business Own a high-margin pool installation business in a fast-growing market, with strong margin opportunity, protected territory, and a streamlined,...

$100,000

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$100,000

Buy or Sell a Service Business in California
Service businesses are some of the most commonly listed for sale on BizBuySell, and include a wide range of people and process driven companies that sell expertise or labor rather than physical products. Common businesses are home and commercial services (cleaning, inspections, renovation, HVAC, automotive services), business services (marketing, signage, printing, brokerage, coworking), route based and asset light operations (parking management, entertainment routes), and franchised service brands. These businesses typically operate on contract , project , or recurring service models, generating revenue through service fees, ongoing maintenance agreements, route accounts, memberships, or territory based franchises, often with relatively low inventory requirements and scalable staffing.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed448
Asking Price$355,000
Reported Revenue$537,326
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$156,500
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$150,000$355,000$798,750

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$263,584$84,000
Median$537,326$156,500
Upper Quartile$1,224,273$291,529

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.531.54
Median0.762.46
Upper Quartile1.043.41

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Service Business in California?

The median asking price for an established Service Business in California is $355,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $798,750.

How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $537,326 and owners earn a median of $156,500, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Service Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Service Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.53 to 1.04, with a median of 0.76. Earning multiples range from 1.54 to 3.41, with the median at 2.46. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.76 times its annual revenue, and 2.46 times its annual owner earnings.

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