Riverside County, CA
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Established Business Brokerage Franchise Opportunity – So. California
San Diego County, CA
2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts
Orange County, CA
5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
Profitable General Engineering Company
San Bernardino County, CA
Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!
San Francisco, CA
Staffing Business in growing upscale market!
Orange County, CA
Established Window & Gutter Cleaning Business – High Recurring Revenue
Santa Clara County, CA
Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate
South Gate, CA
Well Established Independent Mailing & Shipping Store in Fresno,CA
Fresno, CA
Blue Moon Estate Sales
Franchise
Available in California
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, 550K gross
Chatsworth, CA
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Coin Laundry Business for Sale in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
OC2103 Premium Wood Restoration Services
Santa Clara County, CA
Edward Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $30 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 150 businesses and valued another 200 businesses and developed expertise in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, e-commerce, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, and transportation & logistics industries. We are unique in that we are both Certified Business Appraisers and Certified Business Brokers, a distinction very few of our peers hold. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, three (3) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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$20M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation
California
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
Dry Cleaners in Vallejo for sale!
Vallejo, CA
Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales
California
Steri-Clean
Franchise
Available in California
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
DRY CLEANERS, SELLER MOTIVATED, 2 LOCATIONS-No. CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Robots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale – Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, CA
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
The UPS Store Franchise in Alameda County CA
Alameda County, CA
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
Established Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
The Grounds Guys
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
Red-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
Steamatic
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
National Pool Route Sales Lic RE Broker CA#01899885 FL#BK33740409
National Pool Route Sales, LLC
Serving Orange County, CA
National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.
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Recent Price Drop-Motivated Seller, Well-Established
Santa Rosa, CA
Unique Home Lighting Sales and Service - $100k SDE
San Francisco, CA
Pool Business Opportunity – Premium Product, Scalable Local Market
Have it all in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Dry Cleaners for sale in Livermore, CA
Livermore, CA
Image360
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
Established Mortuary & Cremation Business for Sale in major city
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Turnkey 40+ year Printing & Graphics Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established Asphalt Repair Service located in SoCal
Orange County, CA
Laundromat( Coin Laundry) in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Opportunity to grow in Inglewood.
Inglewood, CA
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Window World
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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 Analyzed | 448 |
| Asking Price | $362,500 |
| Reported Revenue | $525,420 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $156,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $362,500 | $893,250 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $269,935 | $87,005 |
| Median | $525,420 | $156,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,231,225 | $300,000 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.55 | 1.59 |
| Median | 0.77 | 2.45 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.04 | 3.46 |
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 $362,500, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $893,250.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $525,420 and owners earn a median of $156,000, 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 0.55 to 1.04, with a median of 0.77. Earning multiples range from 1.59 to 3.46, with the median at 2.45. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.77 times its annual revenue, and 2.45 times its annual owner earnings.
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