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Squeegee Squad Franchise Territory – San Jose-Campbell-Milpitas
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4 Bay Car Wash & Laundromat Plus Store Front Own The Land & Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gustine, CA
Car Wash & Laundromat Businesses Have Been Running Since 1974 At 726 South Ave. Plus A Store Front For Your Choice To Lease 3 Businesses & Own The Land. Or Run All 3. Zoned C-2 Ideal Year Round...
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Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
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San Fernando Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Great payment histories. Consistent additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans upgrades & repairs. Most pools are easy to maintain. Customers communicate well via email or text. Free...
Cash Flow: $121,000
High Margin, Low Entry Home Services, Industry Leader-Motivated Seller
Thousand Oaks, CA
The Thousand Oaks business is located in a highly desirable and thriving market, and it is part of one of the strongest advertising co-ops in the country (LA co-op). The sale includes two branded...
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Cash Flow: $93,623
Beverly Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Long term operator has saved the best for last with above average monthly prices, and loyal, and trusting customers. All of these accounts pay full amount, and on time, Commercial accounts are highly...
Cash Flow: $74,000
Own All of Orange County — Insulation Franchise Territory | $450K
Orange County, CA
Rare opportunity to control the entire Orange County footprint of a fast-growing, veteran-founded national insulation and building-performance franchise — 3.2M+ residents, ~1.1M households, equivalent...
16 Years Established & Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
San Carlos, CA
Our franchise system is a reliable, scalable business that allows franchise owners to develop a loyal clientele that grows week over week, month over month. Our owners take advantage of a recurring...
Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice part time pool route in the San Jose area. This route consists...
Cash Flow: $23,000
Express Employment Professionals in South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
* Please inquire for financial performance information * Step into ownership of the well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in South San Francisco, CA, serving one of...
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Window World
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join Window World, the industry leader in custom exterior home improvement products. Our customers appreciate our great service and fantastic prices. Our franchise owners value our family culture and the ability to make a great living helping people. Find out how a Window World franchise opportunity can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.
Established Carpet Cleaning Business
El Cajon, CA
Established carpet cleaning business serving San Diego County with a strong reputation and consistent demand. The business generated approximately $241,000 in gross revenue over the past 12 months...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Marin County Flooring Leader — $491k Net | $1.7M Rev
San Rafael, CA
Established in 2002, this premier, full-service flooring showroom and installation business has served affluent Marin County and the North Bay for nearly 25 years. Offering premium carpet, hardwood,...
Cash Flow: $491,185
Established Printer & Copier Service Company - Prime Acquisition
$450,000
Orange County, CA
Manager-Operated Corporate Catering and Meal-Prep Business
San Francisco, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Established San Francisco-based corporate catering and subscription meal-prep business with a long operating history, recognizable...
Cash Flow: $155,398
Impressive Design/Showroom/Build Business is Now Available
Placer County, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Established in 2004, this premier design-build enterprise operates as a leading provider of custom interior solutions in Humboldt County's robust construction market. The company...
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Cash Flow: $155,680
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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Recession-Resistant Biohazard Remediation Franchise | SBA Ready
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Established 24/7 biohazard remediation and specialty cleanup franchise serving an exclusive Orange County territory and surrounding Southern California markets. This essential services business...
Cash Flow: $115,138
Luxury Event Rental + Invitation Company
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Glow Concepts & Tange Designs represent a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established luxury linen rental business with more than two decades of operating history, brand recognition, and...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
Established Home Renovation and Design Center – SBA Prequalified
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Well-established home renovation and design center known for exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The business offers a comprehensive range of services, including premium flooring,...
Cash Flow: $312,763
FOR SALE: Profitable & Fully Automated Laundromat
Tipton, CA
Well-established, fully automated laundromat serving the communities of Tipton and Pixley, centrally located between Tulare and Earlimart. This is the only laundromat in the area, creating strong and...
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Established Bay Area Experiential Event Business + Iconic 1974 VW Bus
San Mateo, CA
Own one of the Bay Area's most recognizable mobile event businesses. Tap Truck SF is a turnkey experiential event company built around a beautifully restored 1974 Volkswagen Tap Truck, affectionately...
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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.
High producing dry cleaners for sale!
Highland, CA
High performing dry cleaners for sale in a popular shopping center with high visibility. This location averages over 230 pieces a day! Here is what is included in the sale : 2 laundry pressing...
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Cash Flow: $284,400
Profitable Commercial Landscape & Design Platform
San Mateo County, CA
ACT Capital Advisors is pleased to present for acquisition a leading full-service landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and outdoor infrastructure contractor serving commercial, municipal,...
EBITDA: $1,140,000
Promotional Products & Apparel Business
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
SBA Approved Landscape & Tree Service Company in NorCal - SC2277
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
This Northern California-based Landscape and Tree Services company is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 44 years ago, and has been under the same ownership since inception. They...
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Cash Flow: $450,000
Turnkey & Profitable Burbank Dry Cleaners – Strong Net Income
Burbank, CA
Cricket West Dry Cleaners is a great opportunity to purchase a well-located, full-service dry cleaning plant in Burbank. The business faces limited direct competition in the immediate area. With...
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Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA — $300,000 About the Route Mission Foods multi route distributorship for sale - $300,000. These territories service portions of Napa CA...
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Cash Flow: $210,246
Long established catering company for sale
Martinez, CA
Established and highly regarded catering, has turnkey operation, allowing a new owner to open the doors and operate immediately. Centrally located in Contra Costa County. This catering business is a...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Profitable, Turnkey Home Services Franchise – Industry Leader
Santa Monica, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established CertaPro Painters® franchise serving Santa Monica, California. The current owner is retiring after building a highly successful business with an...
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Cash Flow: $227,565
Tracy Pool Service Route for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Rare, very tight route with loyal, strong paying clientele. Area is prime for growth. Consistent additional profits from filter cleans, upgrades and repairs. Pool draining equipment, extra sweepers...
Cash Flow: $149,500
Almaden Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
Well-seasoned, super-tight route in a high demand area to own and grow massive pool businesses. All the accounts are located within five to ten minutes of each other in Almaden Valley. Most of the...
Cash Flow: $120,500
Website Closers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Own a fully supported M&A brokerage with international brand power, real deal flow, and scalable enterprise value.
Well-Established (10+ years) Environmental Consulting Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
San Diego County, CA
RARE FIND for sale! This established environmental consulting firm represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in a rapidly expanding market sector. With over ten years of continuous operations,...
Cash Flow: $172,950
3 Years Established, Open and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
San Diego, CA
This is an established, open, and operating two-territory franchise resale in the home services space in San Diego. Revenue tripled between the first and second full years of ownership. Our franchise...
California-Based Wholesale Distribution Company | 35+ Years
$20,000,000
Modesto, CA
Claw Machine Catering Business FOR SALE! 700% PROFITS *WORK 3DAYS/WEEK
San Jose, CA
I'm selling my side-gig doing Claw Machine Catering for events (weddings, birthdays, corporate, etc.). This has been a great business and money maker with EXTREMELY HIGH PROFIT MARGINS, but it's time...
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Card Laundromat - Profitable & Fully Attended West Hollywood / LA City
West Hollywood, CA
This West Hollywood Card Laundromat is a modern, attractive, high-revenue operation surrounded by a dense renter population. This business serves a strong local customer base, consistent tourist...
EBITDA: $229,464
Mint Condition Commercial Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Mint Condition is an award-winning, best-in-class commercial cleaning franchise system designed for entrepreneurs ready to acquire and develop a scalable business asset.
LA Based ATM Business - Great Cash Flow & Management in Place
Los Angeles, CA
Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Number of Units: 61 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-6 years - Established: 2019 For sale: A profitable ATM route consisting of...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Only Dry Cleaners in Tri-County Area For Sale After 24 Years
Sonora, CA
A female-owned business, Kathy's Miracle Cleaners has been serving the Tuolumne Tri-County area in Northern California for over 20 years. With an lengthy book of business, reputation of quality, and...
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Mailbox, Shipping Franchise, Low Rent, Short Hours, Seller Financing
Riverside County, CA
This desirable Postal Franchise is located in premium trade area, anchored by a national grocery chain stores on a major busy street, providing subject business with a steady volume of vehicle as well...
Cash Flow: $59,186
6 FedEx Linehaul Team Runs - Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving FedEx Ground Linehaul operation that's already generating steady revenue from six established team runs in Northern California. You'll love the peace of mind that...
EBITDA: $540,000
Profitable Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Firm
California
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established single-attorney estate planning, trust administration, and probate law practice serving...
Cash Flow: $285,701
Mike Jani
Fortune Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Selling a Business (or a Franchise) is all we do! Fortune Business Brokers has helped hundreds of business owners sell their business and connected numerous buyers with business & franchise opportunities. We handle the entire cycle of transaction for you – business valuations, franchise approvals, qualifying buyers, landlord applications and lease transfers. We make the transaction go smooth by preempting potential issues based on our deep understanding of business & franchise dynamics. And we may connect a buyer with a seller faster than you think. The firm has represented buyers and sellers in numerous industries and also helped aspiring immigrants buy a business to come to the US.
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Engineering, Design, and Consulting Services for the Energy Industry
California
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company is a well-established engineering and consulting firm has been in business 30+ years and serves the energy, utilities, and industrial markets with a long track record...
Cash Flow: $482,000
High-Margin AI Marketing Agency | 40k+ MRR |Hospitality Based 0% Churn
Palo Alto, CA
This is a lean, high-margin AI-enabled marketing agency focused primarily on hospitality and service-based businesses. The company operates on a streamlined recurring-retainer model, providing paid...
Cash Flow: $56,000
Established Business Brokerage
$99,000
San Diego County, CA
Retractable window screens business - no franchise fees
Carmichael, CA
Exclusive dealership opportunity for existing retractable screen business. Work with the manufacturer of Casper Disappearing Screen Systems. Products are sold all over the US and shipped...
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Stockton Pool Service Route for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
Long term established, great paying clientele. Pools are all set up so that if you maintain the equipment, the pool maintenance is super smooth. Highly successful seller with provide a wealth of...
Cash Flow: $95,000
Network in Action
Franchise
Available in California
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? We need professionals who have experience building and leading a team of people.
Dry Cleaners - Agency & Plant
Escondido, CA
Established 1998, this full-service Escondido dry cleaner runs a proven plant-and-agency model with a tenured team and on-site manager. Equipment and vehicles included; leases transferable; delivered...
Cash Flow: $66,313
Studio City, Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Route is in very desirable areas that have great growth potential. Route has been established for 45 years. The accounts are all close to each other. (Very tight route.) Two weeks off paid vacation....
Cash Flow: $108,000
Medical Spa Location & Equipment
Beverly Hills, CA
Turnkey Med Spa Opportunity – Beverly Hills Adjacent Located in a prime Beverly Hills-adjacent area with strong demographics, this beautifully remodeled Medical Spa is situated in a high-traffic...
Profitable, Turnkey Commercial Cleaning & Disinfecting Business
San Diego County, CA
Established commercial cleaning and disinfecting service company with 5 ongoing commercial contracts that generate consistent recurring revenue. The business also provides services to property...
Cash Flow: $53,892
Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!
Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
High-Volume Mon-Fri Japanese Catering – Exceptional Margins & Scalable
San Mateo County, CA
Founded in 2018 by the current owner after leaving a corporate career, the business was built with a clear mission: provide high-quality, healthy meals to the workforce. Coming from a non-restaurant...
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Cash Flow: $260,000
Appliance Repair Company for Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
This award-winning appliance repair company specializes in premium brands, offering residential and commercial repair services through a team of seven independent technicians. Revenue includes...
Cash Flow: $426,547
Profitable Dumpster Rental Business – San Diego – Turnkey Opportunity
San Diego, CA
The seller is willing to provide transition support to ensure a smooth and successful transition....
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Cash Flow: $42,000
Camarillo Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare & huge upside offering with above average margins created from the wholesale chemical distribution business being operated. Chemcial business creates additional profits on the route due to lower...
Cash Flow: $293,000
All County Property Management
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Leading Residential Property Management Franchise Seeking Like Minded Candidates. We provide an opportunity in Property Mgmt for those seeking a residual income and the lifestyle that accompanies it.
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 | 446 |
| Asking Price | $350,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $527,501 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $155,840 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $145,475 | $350,000 | $775,000 |
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 | $252,500 | $84,000 |
| Median | $527,501 | $155,840 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,211,549 | $277,356 |
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 | 0.54 | 1.53 |
| Median | 0.75 | 2.46 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.03 | 3.35 |
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 $350,000, though prices range from under $145,475 to well over $775,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $527,501 and owners earn a median of $155,840, 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 0.54 to 1.03, with a median of 0.75. Earning multiples range from 1.53 to 3.35, with the median at 2.46. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 2.46 times its annual owner earnings.
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