El Dorado County, CA
After operating a successful landscape design operation that employed over 30 personnel with comprehensive infrastructure including office facilities, equipment yard, and fleet operations with a...
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Award Winning Landscape Design Firm, In High Demand!
Cash Flow: $161,461
Established Outplacement Business with Steady Repeat Clients
Orange County, CA
This established outplacement and career transition company has been helping laid-off professionals find new roles since 2006. It operates fully remotely, serves clients across the U.S. and...
Cash Flow: $342,702
Dana Point Dry Cleaner w/Plant & Alterations $39K Sales/Mon, $150,000
Dana Point, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established dry cleaning business located in the affluent coastal community of Dana Point, CA. The store is situated in a busy shopping center anchored by a...
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Cash Flow: $84,000
SBA Pre-Qualified! High-Margin Child Safety Pool Fence Company
California
SBA Pre-Qualified! High-Margin Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241 Financial Information Asking Price: $274,500 Cash Flow: $140,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $274,500 Adjusted EBITDA:...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Established Home Staging Business w Warehouse SBA Pre Qualified
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and profitable home staging business serving the South Bay area for the past 7 years. The company has built a strong brand and long-standing...
Cash Flow: $185,000
NorCal Abatement and Demolition Company - Absentee Owned! - SC2235
California
NorCal Abatement and Demolition Company - Absentee Owned! - SC2235 Financial Information Asking Price: $4,490,000 Cash Flow: $1,000,000 Gross Revenue: $10,000,000 Down Payment: $4,490,000 Adjusted...
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Own the Property and the Business.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Joshua Tree, CA
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...
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Rare opportunity on Californias' Central Coast - Taking Back up offers
Grover Beach, CA
This laundromat is on one of the main corners of Grover Beach. There is a 7-11 next door and a small Mexican food take out in the front corner of the lot. There is parking in front and behind the...
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Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
A grade route with professionally balanced and maintained pools by an entire team. Very loyal long-term accounts in prime high-income areas. Very tight routes hand groomed by an attentive owner that...
Cash Flow: $122,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA - (Sale Pending)
Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA (Spring Valley)- $102,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
Cash Flow: $81,522
The Cleaning Authority
Franchise
Available in California
Explore a lucrative investment opportunity and discover the premier residential cleaning franchise investment. Our franchise owners achieve an average of $1.3* million through our distinctive business model, featuring diverse revenue streams and cutting-edge technology, all while fostering positive impact on those we support.
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA-$104,000 (Sale Pending)
Chula Vista, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $104,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
Cash Flow: $82,681
Profitable Wall Printing Business for Sale – Ready to Operate
Los Angeles County, CA
Unique opportunity to acquire a fully operational wall printing business with professional-grade equipment and an established digital presence. This is a turnkey operation ready for immediate use,...
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Cash Flow: $50,000
Premier Architecture & Design Studio #IBB20251105
$1,850,000
San Bernardino County, CA
tailor shop and dry cleaninghigh traffic close to SCPLAZA
Santa Ana, CA
tailor shop and dry cleaning...
Cash Flow: $425,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale | Escondido, CA — $109,000
Escondido, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale | Escondido, CA — $109,000 Enter CA-84105 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-escondido-ca-ca-84105/ About...
Cash Flow: $94,713
Mike Nova
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community
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2 Successful Palm Springs Martinizing Cleaners For Sale
Riverside County, CA
2 stores included (plant + Sattellite). Discounted Franchise Fee ($45,000.00) should be paid on top of selling price. Turnkey operation in a high-income, high growth market. 4,000 sq ft Plant &...
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EBITDA: $159,000
Long Established High Foot Traffic Vending Route
Orange County, CA
Take advantage of a ready-to-operate vending machine business with established locations and consistent monthly revenue. This profitable vending route includes modern snack and beverage machines...
Cash Flow: $60,000
“Established Grill Cleaning | Price Cut + Seller Financing
California
This Northern California Grill Cleaning Business is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 1 year ago, and has been under the founding ownership since inception. They provide...
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Cash Flow: $75,000
Pool Service Route - Woodland / Davis, CA
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well Established Pool Service Route in upscale neighborhoods. This...
Cash Flow: $147,000
Pool Service Route - Woodland, CA
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great part time route in nice areas. This 2-day route consists of...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Molly Maid
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Residential Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 91% recurring customers!*
High-Cashflow 3-Unit Airbnb
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey, high-performing short-term rental / co-living business now available with serious income potential. This is a rare opportunity to step into a fully structured, multi-unit operation designed...
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Cash Flow: $11,100
NorCal Litigation Firm: High Margins, Rapid Growth
Walnut Creek, CA
This is a standout opportunity to step into a growing litigation practice with a steady flow of new clients and a model built for scale. The firm benefits from a strong referral network and a...
Cash Flow: $331,460
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
$229,500
Los Angeles County, CA
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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Drug Test and Blood Draw Lab
Placer County, CA
This established drug testing and blood draw laboratory provides essential screening and specimen collection services for employers, individuals, and organizations in its local market. The business...
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
Established Senior Living Placement Franchise
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED SENIOR LIVING PLACEMENT FRANCHISE - SAN DIEGO Well-established senior living placement and referral franchise serving the highly desirable La Jolla and Mission Valley markets in San Diego,...
Established SERVPRO Franchise. High Demand, Major Growth Opportunity!
Fullerton, CA
Established SERVPRO franchise offering essential, recession-resistant services including water, fire, and mold remediation. The business generates approximately $700,000 in annual revenue and is...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
North County San Diego PostalAnnex , Shipping, Mailbox, Notary, Print
Carlsbad, CA
Established PostalAnnex franchise serving an affluent coastal North County trade area from a clean, well-kept 1,100 SF store in a highly active neighborhood center. The business offers multi-carrier...
Cash Flow: $63,961
Mobility City
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Mobility City is the nation’s premier repair, rental, sanitizing and retail sales company servicing wheelchairs, mobility scooters, power chairs, lift out chairs, hospital beds and other mobility products.
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
Express Employment Professionals in Downey, CA
Downey, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Discover an exceptional business opportunity with Express Employment Professionals, a nationally recognized leader in staffing solutions. This...
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Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
$389,500
Escondido, CA
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
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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Cash Flow: $331,000
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Be a Part of Something Great
Mission Foods Route For Sale | National City, CA — $95,000
National City, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale | National City, CA — $95,000 Enter CA-20785 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-national-city-ca-ca-20785/...
Cash Flow: $100,970
Dry Cleanings business with Plant, Owner Retiring.....
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and profitable dry cleaning business in a prime location. The current owner has successfully operated this business for over 40 years and is now ready to...
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Cash Flow: $375,000
Express Employment Professionals in San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Own a High Performing Staffing Franchise in the Heart of San Ramon, CA Step into ownership of a successful staffing franchise for sale in San Ramon,...
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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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Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Profitable Landscape Design and Installation - Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
Established in 1989, this premier landscape design and installation company has built an exceptional reputation over 37 years serving the affluent communities of Ojai Valley, Santa Barbara,...
Cash Flow: $300,000
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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Established Printer & Copier Service Company - Prime Acquisition
$450,000
Orange County, CA
Turn Key Marin County Catering Business
San Rafael, CA
Established Catering Business in Prime Marin County Location This turnkey catering company presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial buyer seeking entry into the thriving food service...
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Cash Flow: $55,000
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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Mac Tools
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Starting your own business. The American dream. The opportunities are endless. And with Mac Tools – you’ll have a built-in support network to help make your dream a reality. With a Mac Tools franchise, we provide everything you need to get on the right path.
***In Escrow*** SF Laundromat Chain - Two Locations
San Francisco, CA
GB Laundry Brokers is pleased to exclusively present a two-location coin and card-operated laundromat chain strategically located in San Francisco. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving...
EBITDA: $241,896
In-Demand Bakery | Immediate Income | Primed for Expansion
San Diego, CA
$175K Down | $220K Seller Financing Available This is a well-loved, high-demand specialty bakery in San Diego with strong brand recognition and a loyal, repeat customer base. A new owner steps into a...
Cash Flow: $129,203
Turnkey Landscaping & Lawn Care Business
El Dorado County, CA
This business is a well-established, full-service landscaping company founded in 2013, serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Placerville area and surrounding regions. Known for...
Cash Flow: $133,502
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...
Profitable Malibu Junk Removal Business + Low Mile Dump Truck
Malibu, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, owner-operated junk removal business based in Malibu, one of the most desirable and high-income service markets in Southern California. The...
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EBITDA: $55,274
B2B Print, Promo & Marketing Business
Solano County, CA
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Solano County, CA. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
Dry Cleaners
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
Commercial Landscape Contractors
Hayward, CA
This long-standing landscape contracting company has served the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years. The business has built a strong reputation over decades for reliable service,...
Cash Flow: $1,366,976
Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
Cash Flow: $22,171
Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $1,355,173!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!
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 | 449 |
| Asking Price | $365,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $519,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $155,614 |
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 | $365,000 | $893,000 |
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 | $269,935 | $87,507 |
| Median | $519,000 | $155,614 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,208,485 | $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 | 1.60 |
| Median | 0.77 | 2.44 |
| 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 $365,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $893,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $519,000 and owners earn a median of $155,614, 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 1.60 to 3.46, with the median at 2.44. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.77 times its annual revenue, and 2.44 times its annual owner earnings.
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