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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Oakland Cannabis Delivery Business Non-Storefront Retail Business
Asset Sale

Oakland, CA

Owner-Absentee Oakland Cannabis Delivery Business Non-Storefront Retail Business 7,500+ Customer Base Turnkey Operation For Sale (Oakland, California) #2018 Rare opportunity to acquire an established...

$390,000

$390,000

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Primary care practice with 200 concierge accounts
Asset Sale

Marin County, CA

Imagine walking into a practice where patients have trusted the same care for decades - that's exactly what you'll find with this established primary care practice in Marin County. You'll love the...

$325,000

$325,000

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Turnkey Lake Tahoe Picnic & Event Business | Profitable, Scalable
Asset Sale

Truckee, CA

A turnkey Lake Tahoe picnic and event business with strong demand, established branding, and immediate revenue potential. Tahoe Elevated Picnics specializes in curated outdoor and indoor experiences...

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$40,000

$40,000

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PRICE REDUCED– Turnkey Commercial Kitchen + Rent Under $1,800
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...

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$165,000

$165,000

Cannabis Delivery Turnkey Social Equity Business For Sale L.A. #1976
Asset Sale

Sun Valley, CA

Cannabis Delivery Turnkey Social Equity Business For Sale (Sun Valley, Los Angeles County California) #1976 A great opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey cannabis delivery business in...

$199,000

$199,000

Rare Coachella Pink's Window Services Open Territory - Huge Reduction!
Asset Sale

Indio, CA

--> Rare Opportunity for an Unopened Franchise Territory with Pink's Window Services - One of the Fastest Growing Home Service Franchise Concepts Out There! Save big on this one vs. new! --> Pink's...

2

$24,900

$24,900

TURNKEY Medical or General Office Suite in FULLERTON TOWERS II.
Lease Only

Fullerton, CA

This is a UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to grab a small, professional space in the most Prestigious Address in Fullerton. Current Tenant runs his Home Health Care Business from this location. The Biz IS NOT for...

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Prime Commercial Building
Real Estate Only

Portola, CA

This prime commercial building represents an exceptional investment opportunity in Portola's established business corridor along Highway 70. The property features a strategically positioned structure...

$290,000

$290,000

2 Exclusive Drug & Alcohol Testing Territories in Northern CA
Start Up

This is a rare opportunity to acquire two exclusive Fastest Labs franchise territories in Northern California — offered together at $88,000, which is $30,000 below what these territories would cost...

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$88,000

$88,000

Residential & Commercial Cleaning Business Opportunity
Start Up

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Protected by $100K Revenue Guarantee - or we buy it back. Turnkey cleaning business opportunity designed for quick launch and scalable growth in...

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$12,500

$12,500

Creative 501c3 Private Patrol Operator
Start Up

Dominology Security Group (DSG) is a California-based security and community service organization operating under a nonprofit structure with a focus on public safety, workforce development, and event...

$125,000

$125,000

Ai Automation Business – No Tech Skills Needed | Turnkey System
Start Up

Own a high-demand, asset-light AI automation business designed to help local small and medium-sized businesses modernize and scale using powerful automation systems. Artificial Intelligence is no...

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$10,000

$10,000

Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market

$449,000 - San Diego County, CA

$449,000

San Diego County, CA

Robert Moran

United Franchise Group

Aquatic contractor specializing in maintenance

Anaheim, CA

Established for over 30 years, this Southern California-based contractor specializes in the maintenance and repair of commercial water features, fountains, and aquatic systems for property management...

$3,700,000

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $449,575

San Ramon Pool Service Route for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Includes business Goodwill via Name, phone and URL. Great customers, as unreasonable, disrespectful, or otherwise difficult to work with clients have been systematically dropped. High revenue per...

$141,700

$141,700

Cash Flow: $133,000

HARRY SIDHU

MISSION PEAK BROKERS INC.

Serving Alameda County, CA

Mission Peak Brokers, a leading Business brokerage firm based in San Francisco Bay Area. The company provides business brokerage services for the sale and acquisition of main street retail business opportunities, as well as expert assistance for Commercial & Business loans. Our key services, include valuation, sale, managing initial buyer interactions and facilitating the due diligence process.

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Mailbox Rental, Packaging & Shipping Ctr Glendale 46-Yr In Operation

Glendale, CA

Well-established mailbox rental, packaging, and shipping center operating continuously for 46 years at the same Glendale, California location. The business offers private mailbox rentals,...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $71,000

1 Bread Route - Central California

California

Own a high growth bread route in a desirable area with a truck included in the sale. › Active Accounts: 17 › Listing Ratio: 44:1 › Number of Trucks: 1 › Weekly Revenue: $19,500 › Perfect for...

$860,000

$860,000

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

$3,056,680

Cash Flow: $214,236

Premier Northern California DUI Law Practice

Butte County, CA

Established and highly recognizable DUI defense law practice available for acquisition. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a niche legal practice with an established brand, strong online presence,...

$450,000

$450,000

Profitable Dry Cleaning & Alterations Business for Sale

San Francisco County, CA

Profitable Dry Cleaning & Alterations Business for Sale Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco T. Kevin Casey CA-DRE #01178612 This well-established and profitable garment care business has built...

$258,888

$258,888

Cash Flow: $102,552

Laundromat in National City with Large Warehouse

National City, CA

5000 sqft laundromat on busy main st and lots of parking in National City! Not too many laundromats become available in National City especially of this size. Last year netted around 80k and this year...

$650,000

$650,000

Turnkey Carpet Cleaning Business – Van, Truckmount & 115 Yelp Reviews

Riverside, CA

Description Turnkey Owner-Operator Carpet Cleaning Business – Fully Equipped with Strong Online Reputation Established carpet cleaning business with a strong local reputation available for sale. The...

$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $10,000

Leading Business Brokerage Franchise

$99,000 - San Jose, CA

$99,000

San Jose, CA

Judah Dishington

United Franchise Group

Glendora Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Decades of stability on this seasoned route. Profit wise route with chemicals being billed separately. Excellent areas to live and work in. There is lots of demand, growth and potential with this...

$105,600

$105,600

Cash Flow: $123,000

Design & Build Residential Construction

San Bernardino County, CA

A design and build contractor fully integrating every phase of a project – from initial planning and architectural design to rough construction and finishing. Their scope of services includes...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $852,000

Profitable Restoration Franchise Opportunity – East Bay, CA Area

Alameda County, CA

Profitable franchise opportunity serving the East Bay market, with protected territories. This business is part of a recognized national franchise system and offers the opportunity to acquire an...

$250,000

$250,000

Sacramento Landscape Installation for sale

Placer County, CA

Opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly stable landscape business with a strong, experienced operational structure and 3 crews. This business solely focuses on installation. With projects...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $294,033

Established Policy Consulting Firm Serving Global Enterprise Clients

Los Angeles County, CA

This opportunity involves acquiring a professional consulting practice that provides strategic guidance, research, and project execution related to technology policy. The firm works with major...

$2,610,000

$2,610,000

Cash Flow: $850,000

Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA

El Cajon, CA

FAA Part 145 Repair Station with Longstanding Industry Reputation This FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station specializes in the maintenance, repair, installation, and sale of avionics and instruments...

$990,000

$990,000

Top 3 Local Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Excellent Reputation

Ventura, CA

Established Window Cleaning Business for Sale in Ventura County, CA This profitable window cleaning company serves residential and commercial clients across Ventura County, including Ventura, Oxnard,...

$40,000

$40,000

Established Vacuum & Sewing Machine Sales & Repair Business

Berkeley, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected vacuum cleaner and sewing machine sales and repair business that has proudly served the Berkeley community for more than 65 years. This established...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Junkluggers Franchise Resale Opportunity: West LA Eco Junk Removal

Los Angeles, CA

We are a eco-friendly Junk Removal company, and part of The Junkluggers Franchise Network. This business includes two territories covering from Santa Monica down to Hermosa Beach. We have two Junk...

$150,000

$150,000

EBITDA: $30,000

Maid Brigade of Redwood City- includes 3 branded vehicles

$219,000 - San Mateo County, CA

$219,000

San Mateo County, CA

Dry Cleaning Plant, Healthy Volume & Net Income, Same Owner For 18 Yrs

Los Angeles County, CA

Established for more than 18 years, this well-known dry cleaning business has developed a strong reputation for quality service and reliable garment care. The business offers a wide range of specialty...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Pasadena Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Great starter route with solid rates. Routes are established customers in nice areas to work in. Customers pay very well each month. Additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans, repairs,...

$74,400

$74,400

Cash Flow: $83,000

Specialty Automotive - One of Few in San Diego County - Seller Fin

San Diego County, CA

An opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, specialty automotive repair business with a long standing reputation for excellence in Southern California. Operating in a high-margin niche with...

$515,000

$515,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

Visalia Pool Service Route for Sale

Tulare County, CA

Amazing platform in place primed for rapid growth. Includes highly rated Business phone number, name, website and all social accounts. Well-seasoned accounts serviced by a long-term successful owner....

$144,300

$144,300

Cash Flow: $146,000

Temecula Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Well-established pool service route. Features reliable customers, strong route density, and long-term clients (some with 10+ years of service). Services include salt cell cleaning, filter cleaning,...

$54,000

$54,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Coin Laundry as Absentee Owner's Run For Sale in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Coin Laundry as Absentee Owner's Run For Sale in Sacramento. Monthly Estimated Gross income: $19,324, Monthly Estimated Cash Flow: $5,857. Rent: $4,800/m - 2,200 sf. New Lease: Negotiable. 7 Days...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $70,284

Passive & Profitable w/ Major Upside, North County San Diego

Oceanside, CA

- Semi-Absentee Ownership, staffed laundromat. - Very Attractive below market rent + Long term lease - Profitable, steady and growing revenues. - Clean financials + tax returns - Easy to run...

$1,972,500

$1,972,500

Jessica Bowman

Premier Properties

Serving Calaveras County, CA

Premier Properties is a boutique, family owned brokerage based in Murphys, CA. Proudly serving the tri-county area and beyond, Premier Properties has a stellar track record of business and commercial sales.

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Full Dry Cleaner Plant (Citrus Height) + Agency (Rancho Cordova)

Rancho Cordova, CA

Ready to own a thriving dry cleaning business? Our established dry cleaner and drop-off site is now for sale, offering a turnkey opportunity with a loyal customer base and prime location. This...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Sacramento Landscape Installation for sale

Placer County, CA

Opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly stable landscape business with a strong, experienced operational structure and 3 crews. This business solely focuses on installation. With projects...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $294,033

Mailboxes - Packing & Shipping Center Business

$195,000 - North Hollywood, CA

$195,000

North Hollywood, CA

Brigitte Handler

Keller William Realty Studio City

Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!

Contra Costa County, CA

Highly rated eco-friendly dry cleaners in business for around 30 years and well loved in the community. The store is known for its high quality work (seriously, some customers drive past a half a...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Established Medicare Home Health Agency

Los Angeles County, CA

Established Medicare-certified home health agency serving the Greater Los Angeles area. The company has built a strong reputation over nine years with an experienced clinical team, established...

$1,899,000

$1,899,000

Cash Flow: $385,000

8 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Established FedEx linehaul transportation business with 8 dedicated runs operating from multiple Northern California terminals. This turnkey operation generates $2.65 million in annual revenue with...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $557,789

Coastal Window & Pressure Washing Business

Carlsbad, CA

Skip the hardest part of starting a service business: building the foundation. This business is a professionally built window and exterior cleaning brand created to stand out in a crowded market with...

$18,500

$18,500

Fire Inspection Business w/ State and multiple City licenses

Los Angeles, CA

Incredible opportunity to own an established Fire Inspection Licensed Business. *Potential Buyers need to have Fire Protection experience and/or Existing Licenses First time on the market in 35 years....

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $625,000

Recurring Revenue – High Profits: Residential Cleaning Services

Palm Springs, CA

Established in 2018 and well regarded in their communities for over eight years, this business has become a household name for a large, loyal, and expanding customer base. This consistent high...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $380,610

>> Amazing Opportunity to Purchase Three Salon Suite Businesses

San Diego County, CA

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable portfolio of three established salon suite businesses located in some of San Diego County’s most desirable retail markets. Unlike...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Inland Empire Pool Service Route for Sale

San Bernardino County, CA

Partial seller financing available to qualified parties. Business Goodwill included via Company Name, phone number, website, email & existing social review sites. Four seasoned service technicians on...

$575,250

$575,250

Cash Flow: $217,000

NorCal Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Optional Equipment

Alameda County, CA

For sale active Clinical laboratory, fully equipped for clinical and molecular testing, with active Medicare and Medi-Cal. Five years established, serving Medicare and Medi-Cal patients. Laboratory is...

$500,000

$500,000

Cleaning Business For Sale - Whole Biz or Clients/Cleaners

San Diego County, CA

Established residential cleaning business serving San Diego County for over 25 years with proven track record and loyal customer base. This turnkey operation generates $115,156 in annual revenue with...

$25,000

$25,000

Cash Flow: $25,000

North Bay 35-Year Catering & Event Business w Commercial Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sonoma County, CA

North Bay 35-Year Wedding & Event Catering Business with Commercial Real Estate This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established wedding and event catering business with approximately 35 years...

$650,000

$650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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 Analyzed439
Asking Price$360,000
Reported Revenue$559,156
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$157,370
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$150,000$360,000$838,500

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$270,000$84,750
Median$559,156$157,370
Upper Quartile$1,315,000$294,827

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 Quartile0.501.53
Median0.752.45
Upper Quartile1.033.34

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 $360,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $838,500.

How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $559,156 and owners earn a median of $157,370, 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 0.50 to 1.03, with a median of 0.75. Earning multiples range from 1.53 to 3.34, with the median at 2.45. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 2.45 times its annual owner earnings.

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