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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Mission-Critical Engineering & Specialty Construction Company – $3.3M

San Joaquin County, CA

Highly specialized engineering, manufacturing, construction, and service company serving mission-critical commercial and industrial infrastructure throughout California. This vertically integrated...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $3,342,276

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Cash Flow: $3,342,276

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Rolling ATM Machine, Retire Early!

Elk Grove, CA

Established Business - Recession-Proof Income Opportunity This profitable business offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking financial independence and flexible lifestyle. Operating...

$185,000

$185,000

High Growth Irrigation Co - 3 straight RECORD months , 5.5M Run Rate

Los Angeles, CA

Twelve months ago this business invoiced roughly $70,000 a month. In August 2026 it invoiced $493,742 — the third consecutive record month. That is 6x growth on a thirty-year foundation, and it is...

$13,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,323,218

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$13,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,323,218

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

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

Appliance repair

Sunnyvale, CA

This is a clear, easy-to-understand business with all processes fully set up and running from day one. A new owner steps into a proven system — no need to build anything from scratch. Everything is...

$128,200

Cash Flow: $96,700

$128,200

Cash Flow: $96,700

Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business

Visalia, CA

This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...

$119,000

$119,000

Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business

Orange County, CA

Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...

$170,000

$170,000

Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location

Orange County, CA

Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...

$115,000

$115,000

Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity

Marin County, CA

Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...

$95,000

$95,000

Homestretch
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Perfect for today's housing market. The HOMEstretch franchise is an innovative home services concept that focuses exclusively on preparing homes for sale through fast, cosmetic improvements

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $385,818

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $385,818

Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market

Alameda County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...

$95,000

$95,000

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

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 - 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

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

Rich Schammel

Venture Advisors

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale and Acquisition of Successful Businesses. We specialize in businesses with revenue between $3M to $50M, where 100% controlling interest is being sold, or purchased through either an asset or stock transaction. We seek firms with a history of positive adjusted cash flow, as well as exceptional businesses which we believe have a near term potential of generating cash flow, or a brand and assets that will likely be of interest to a strategic buyer. We are licensed as a Broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate and will represent buyers and sellers of real property in conjunction with the sale of a business. We are industry generalists, expert in the process of marketing and selling businesses of all types. Manufacturing of durable goods and food products, wholesale distribution, professional services, logistics, health related, retail, consumer products, construction trades and main street businesses of all types – our professionals have decades of cumulative experience in guiding clients through successful transaction. Our extensive deal making and consulting experience – across a wide range of businesses as provided insights into what makes a business an attractive acquisition. Using proprietary tools we can provide a numeric “score” that will tell how sellable your business is and specifically what can be done to increase both sellability and the ultimate sales price. So, whether you’re ready to sell now, planning to sell or wish to acquire a business – we can help!

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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...

$89,000

$89,000

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

ATC Healthcare Services
Franchise

Available in California

If you’ve got business savvy and a passion for helping others, ATC Healthcare Services offers a healthcare staffing agency to take your entrepreneurial spirit to new heights!

$200,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,218,588

$200,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,218,588

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

Mailboxes - Packing & Shipping Center Business

North Hollywood, CA

2025 Revenues 209,500 2025 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings $75,344.00 5 Stars Google Reviews 4.5 Stars Yelp Reviews Services include: live scan, notary , copy & faxing, Packing & Shipping, USPS postal...

$195,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Established Mobile Pet Grooming | $493K TTM Revenue | 84.6% Recurring

San Diego, CA

Acquire an established mobile pet-grooming business serving some of North County San Diego's most desirable communities, including Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and Encinitas. The buyer steps...

$250,000

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$250,000

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

Architectural Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation Contractor

Alameda County, CA

Architectural Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation Contractor Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Cynthia Randall CA DRE# 01421980 For more than eight decades, this distinguished...

$3,056,680

Cash Flow: $1,111,520

$3,056,680

Cash Flow: $1,111,520

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

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

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

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

Mosquito Shield
Franchise

Available in California

Invest in the fastest-growing and (best in category) mosquito control franchise in the U.S. with low investment, proprietary products, and industry leading customer retention.

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $73,293

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $73,293

25-Year National Marketing Platform with 420 Regional Brands

Monterey, CA

Business Description After 25 years building one of the nation's largest regional digital media and performance marketing platforms, the founders are retiring and have intentionally priced the...

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $244,724

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $244,724

Profitable Language Services Firm — Remote, Scalable, High Margin

California

A well-established language services company operating throughout a major West Coast metro area is now available for acquisition. The business specializes in spoken language interpretation for the...

$4,810,000

Cash Flow: $960,000

$4,810,000

Cash Flow: $960,000

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

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

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $1,355,173!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!

$45,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,355,173

$45,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,355,173

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

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

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

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

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

Linnard Lane

High Touch Properties Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

High Touch Properties Inc. dba High Touch Group, is a privately held statewide real estate brokerage company focused on the Restaurant and Retail Industry founded by and under the leadership of Linnard Lane. High Touch specializes in providing, Tenant Representation Real Estate Brokerage, Business Brokerage, and Restaurant Advisory services to established and emerging "high touch/customer experience" retail and restaurant merchants. High Touch Group, assists upstart and established brands to scale and manage rapid and profitable market expansion serving as their exclusive outsourced real estate and project manager with responsibility for developing portfolio strategies and retail market advisory services. The principals of High Touch deliver unmatched value to its clients by leveraging its corporate real estate and restaurant experience and delivering those resources to emerging brands saving them time, money, and mistakes. We bring a lot more to the table for our clients than your average real estate or business brokerage firm too, we've also been on the restaurant operations side as well so we see the complete picture for our clients. High Touch's brokerage arm takes great pride in its track record of finding hidden site opportunities and driving value to the bottom line for its clients and merchant partners. Building relationships with our clients, partners, team members, agents, and city agencies have been the foundation of our success. Linnard's clients include private, corporate, family office, and franchise concepts some of which include Starbucks, Applebee’s, TGI Fridays, Chipotle, FedEx, AT&T, Noah's Bagels, Payless Shoes, Petco, Michael's Stores, Stout Burger & Boomtown Brewery, Inflection Capital, Relentless Brewing, Plan Check Kitchen + Bar, Sancho’s Tacos, Nardo Italia as well as a number of restaurant venture capital, quasi-institutional, and entertainment clients.

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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

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

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

$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

HOODZ
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Own a Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Business That Keeps the Food Service Industry Running

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $575,405

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $575,405

1. $150K ASSET SALE In The Heart Of San Diego!
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

*NEWLY REVISED* RARE: 1,000 SQ FT TURNKEY COMMERCIAL KITCHEN – LOW RENT IN SAN DIEGO Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out 1,000 sq ft commercial kitchen in the heart of San Diego at a...

$150,000

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$150,000

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

San Diego Water Restoration Package – Complete Fleet & Hard Assets
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

San Diego Water Restoration Expansion Package – Asset Sale Only An exceptional opportunity for an established restoration firm, an out-of-market operator expanding into Southern California, or a...

$200,000

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$200,000

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

Print & Digital Marketing Business for Your Local Market
Start Up

Own the local media company in your community. Territories are available nationwide, one publisher per market. The business is anchored by a City Lifestyle luxury magazine, mailed monthly to...

$10,000

$10,000

Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is a rapidly growing contents cleaning and restoration franchise, emerging as a leader in a niche market nationwide.

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $413,057

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $413,057

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 Analyzed433
Asking Price$399,000
Reported Revenue$562,500
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$160,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$150,000$399,000$869,000

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$277,529$90,000
Median$562,500$160,000
Upper Quartile$1,433,276$294,298

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 Quartile0.511.48
Median0.752.43
Upper Quartile1.023.35

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 $399,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $869,000.

How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $562,500 and owners earn a median of $160,000, 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 0.51 to 1.02, with a median of 0.75. Earning multiples range from 1.48 to 3.35, with the median at 2.43. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner earnings.

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