Orange County, CA
Established 30-Year Commercial Janitorial Company - Orange County, CA This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and...
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
30-Year Janitorial Company | 90%+ Recurring Revenue | Absentee-Ready
Cash Flow: $190,000
Profitable Restoration Franchise
Glendale, CA
Established and highly profitable restoration and reconstruction franchise operating in the Los Angeles market, specializing in water, fire, storm damage mitigation, full reconstruction, and contents...
La Plaza Shoe Repair
Palm Springs, CA
An established shoe and leather repair shop is now available for sale in the heart of Palm Springs, California. This full-service business has been serving the local community and tourists alike for...
Cash Flow: $63,505
81 Reviews, Established Territory, Clear Growth Path
San Marcos, CA
This is for someone who wants to step into a working business and grow it. The foundation is here. The effort hasn’t been. That’s the opportunity. This home-based service business covers 21 zip codes...
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Turnkey profitable route, weekly orders, selling healthy snacks/drinks
Alameda County, CA
This is a great opportunity to acquire an established route distributing healthy snacks items and bottled/can organic drinks to food service clients/offices. Ideal individual is a go getter; run's an...
Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Danville, CA
Danville, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Danville, California area for $779,000. Financing available with an estimated $226,000 down! Currently grossing $762,996 in sales and nets $136,523....
Cash Flow: $136,523
Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
Established Healthcare Consulting Business - Prime Los Angeles Opportunity This thriving healthcare consulting firm, established in 2017, specializes in business startups and compliance services for...
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Cash Flow: $450,000
Absentee-Run, Newly Built Laundromat | East SF Bay Area | 7× NOI
Contra Costa County, CA
This offering represents a high-quality, absentee-run laundromat located in the East San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. The business was intentionally designed and built as a...
EBITDA: $421,367
Southern California's Premium Stick Shift Driving School
Los Angeles, CA
After establishing SHIFTR as the go-to source for premium quality stick shift lessons throughout California, we're offering you the opportunity to purchase our business and continue to succeed with...
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Cash Flow: $90,000
MainPlace Mall Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Santa Ana, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Santa Ana’s MainPlace Mall with a long operating history, strong customer base, and excellent reputation in a high-traffic regional shopping...
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Cash Flow: $75,000
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Generate $5.6 million in annual revenue* with America’s most-awarded staffing franchise. Ranked #63 overall on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and a Franchise Business review Top Franchise. Grow your income empowered by our vibrant, supportive corporate team and franchise community.
Corporate Catering Business with 300+ Recurring Clients
Orange County, CA
Full service catering company specializing in corporate events, offering chef driven menus, fresh ingredients, and fully customizable dining experiences backed by over 10 years of culinary expertise....
Cash Flow: $183,828
Prime Center Court Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Northridge Mall, with a 25-year history, strong reputation, and prime placement in a high-traffic corridor near Center Court. The business benefits...
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Cash Flow: $205,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
$229,500
Los Angeles County, CA
40-Year Sacramento Appliance Distributor — $974K Pre-Sold Backlog
Sacramento County, CA
Representing a staple of the Sacramento business community, this asset-rich appliance distribution and retail center is available for the first time in approximately 40 years. This is not a...
Cash Flow: $237,976
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
Greg Michail, CBB
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena (SBBP) is a Southern California based firm specializing in business mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. It is part of the worldwide Sunbelt Network of over 300 offices. Sunbelt specializes in small and medium size privately held companies with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution and select business-to-business service industries. Sunbelt is dedicated to providing clients with confidential and professional representation and assisting them in achieving their business objective. For more information, log on www.sunbeltpasadena.com.
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Profitable Wellness Studio with Loyal Membership Base!
Berkeley, CA
Opened in 2023 and already hitting its stride, this studio is past the startup phase and running with steady momentum! The business offers premium infrared sauna sessions focused on recovery,...
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Cash Flow: $122,305
60+ Year Established Metaphysical & Healing Center – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established metaphysical retail and healing center serving the San Diego community since 1963. Located on University Ave near North Park, this business is a...
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Coin Laundromat in Sylmar
Sylmar, CA
This coin laundromat in Sylmar, CA is an excellent investment opportunity for both new and experienced operators. After running this location for 20 years, the current owner is retiring, leaving a...
Coin Laundromat in Canoga Park
Canoga Park, CA
This coin laundromat in Canoga Park is a best for an experienced owner who is looking to remodel a cash-flow positive location with newer, more efficient equipment. The location, which is being sold...
Rare 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning - Huntington & Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
--> Owner has priced this one to go now! 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning franchise in the Long Beach and Huntington Beach areas. The business has been open for right at 1-year and they are close to...
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Grasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit with Grasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations, the #1 home-based estate sales & business liquidations franchise! Tap into a proven and trusted brand that has redefined excellence in this market.
Dry Cleaners South Bay Est 20 yrs Owner Retiring
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 2006, this well-regarded dry cleaning business is located in a highly desirable community and is known for delivering high-quality dry cleaning and alteration services with prompt,...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Lakewood, CA
Lakewood, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Lakewood, Cerritos, California region for $75,000! Currently generating $409,767 in yearly sales and nets $59,612. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $59,612
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
$389,500
Escondido, CA
IAQ Consultants: IAQ Testing, Mitigation, Building Design/Operation
San Francisco, CA
This long-established IAQ consulting firm has built over four decades of expertise assessing/testing air quality in buildings. With proprietary research, inspection/testing protocols, and data...
Award winning franchise with proven track record of success
Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in San Fernando Valley with over 100 Yelp 5-star reviews. Included in the purchase: exclusive territory with population of 300,000,...
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Residential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance
Riverside County, CA
Thriving Southern California Pool Construction & Service Business – 28 Years Established A C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor License is required. This well-established swimming pool construction and...
Cash Flow: $366,280
Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery
Costa Mesa, CA
Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery - Penelope's Perfections Prime Business Opportunity in Costa Mesa's Trendy SoBeCa District This well-established bakery has been serving Orange...
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Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 (Sale Pending)
Vacaville, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 Enter CA-76842 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-vacaville-ca-ca-76842/ About...
Cash Flow: $97,852
Mission's Tortilla Route, Beaumont, CA
Beaumont, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Beaumont and Banning, California region for $179,000! Currently generating an estimated $702,156 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $106,575....
EBITDA: $106,575
Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Torrance, California area for $700,000. Financing available with an estimated $268,000 down! Currently grossing $609,336 in sales and nets $110,864....
Cash Flow: $110,864
Lapels Dry Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Future of Dry Cleaning!
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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Smog Check, Oil Change Business
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
This well-established smog check business in Solano County presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for a profitable, turn-key operation with minimal competition. Generating gross sales...
Cash Flow: $203,631
Established Printer & Copier Service Company - Prime Acquisition
$450,000
Orange County, CA
Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway
San Diego County, CA
A California-based SaaS company offering a patented email encryption platform built for regulated industries where secure communication is mission-critical. Company Overview Founded in 2010, the...
Professional Custom Signs
Madera County, CA
Profitable, well-established custom signage and graphics company operating successfully since 1986. The business provides in-house design, fabrication, and professional installation of interior and...
Cash Flow: $222,933
Prism Specialty Restoration
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Prism Specialty Restoration (formerly ERS, ART, TEX and DFD) brings a strong reputation and over 30 years of experience to the EverSmith Brands platform by providing a robust range of specialty restoration services to help those affected by a disaster and other unforeseen damages. Whether it’s residential or commercial, Prism Specialties delivers effective recovery solutions to help contractors, adjusters, and the insured restore Electronics, Art, Documents, and Textiles. This includes Kitchen appliances, computers, works on paper, sculptures, leather goods, shoes, industrial machinery, and more!
World Renowned Craft Equipment Manufacturer For The Textile Industry
California
Northern California World Renowned Craft Equipment Manufacturer For The Textile Industry - SC2255 This craft equipment manufacturing business is a Northern California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
Turn Key Electronics Contract Manufacture with Huge Potential
San Diego County, CA
Up for acquisition is a well-established, full-service electronics contract manufacturer that delivers comprehensive “turn-key” manufacturing — from PCB assembly and SMT/through-hole board production...
Cash Flow: $222,247
Custom Apparel & Merchandising Business
Placer County, CA
To inquire more about this business, please start here: https://tally.so/r/jaQyOR For more than two decades, this business has quietly become a trusted partner to the communities it serves. What began...
Cash Flow: $202,560
Absentee Carpet & Upholstery Business Established Clients
El Dorado County, CA
Absentee Owned Northern California Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise - Rich Growth Territory! - SC2254 This carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise is a Northern California Limited Liability...
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FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR and SERVICE COMPANY
Corona, CA
Reputable, Family-Owned Business | 30+ Years in Operation | Southern California *Seller offers $15,000 credit towards closing if closed within 30 days • Established fitness equipment repair and...
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Mission Foods Route For Sale- San Diego CA-$69,000
San Diego, CA
Reduced-Mission Foods Route For Sale- San Diego CA- $69,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
Cash Flow: $67,767
Dry Cleaning Agency - Profitable & Short Hours
Riverside County, CA
Well-established dry cleaning agency for sale, offering strong and consistent profitability with convenient, owner-friendly operating hours. The business enjoys a loyal, repeat customer base,...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Well Known "559 Pro Landscape" and "Bulk Yard" For Sale in Fresno, CA
$675,000
Fresno, CA
Profitable Trucking Co.Business With Dedicated Routes
Stockton, CA
ESTABLISHED TRUCKING COMPANY - DEDICATED ROUTES Successful trucking operation established in 2011, offering exceptional profitability and growth potential in the stable transportation industry. This...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
Established Exterior Cleaning Business – 5-Star Reviews & High-Ticket
Fortuna, CA
Established Exterior Cleaning Business for Sale – Humboldt County, CA Coastal Clean is a well-established, owner-operated exterior cleaning business serving Humboldt County and surrounding areas. The...
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College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Franchise
Available in California
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® offers a world-class franchise opportunity where you can be in business for yourself, but not by yourself while making a difference in your community!
1 Vending Route - Northern California
California
Enter the industry with a low-cost! › Turnkey opportunity featuring established locations and dependable cash flow! › Low overhead model with minimal staffing required › Simple, scalable operation...
Cash Flow: $16,480
Promotional, Printing & Marketing Business
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Contra Costa County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...
Out Standing Location With Large Volume
Fresno, CA
This well maintained top of the line coin op laundry has one of the best coin laundries in the area. The laundromat has both full service and self service along with many other items and snacks. The...
High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity
Anaheim, CA
This long-established mobile service business provides custom screen installation and repair throughout an exclusive coastal territory. Operating for over 20 years, it serves a high-density...
Cash Flow: $10,360
Established Legal Document Assistant Office - 30+ Years - Northern CA
Sacramento County, CA
Established Legal Document Assistant office serving Northern California for over 30 years. Specializing in Living Trusts, property transfers, and related legal services with strong repeat customer...
Cash Flow: $78,323
Coin Laundromat in Compton
Compton, CA
This coin laundry located in Compton, CA sits in a densely populated area surrounded by apartment buildings. The business has been run by the same owners for over a decade, but they are ready to...
21 FedEx Ground Routes, Roseville CA
Placer County, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Roseville, California station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...
Cash Flow: $821,553
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business
San Francisco, CA
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business Established in 1971, this profitable and reputable locksmith and security business has built a strong presence in San Francisco's...
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Cash Flow: $371,000
Lease-Up Corporate Events & Catering Company
California
The Company has produced over 5000 lease-up and residential-retention events and is the most respected event production firm in the luxury apartment world. They offer a multitude of services to the...
Cash Flow: $208,105
Steri-Clean
Franchise
Available in California
Steri-Clean is a leader in Hoarding and Biohazard Remediation Services, with offerings ranging from crime scene cleanup to hoarding remediation, infection control, and more.
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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