SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
El Dorado County, CA
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Profitable Landscaping Maintenance & Construction Company
Wholesale Latin America Tour Operator, $1.2M Rev (Unbroker Exclusive)
Santa Clara County, CA
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Highly Profitable & Established Dry Cleaner in Premium Coastal OC
Orange County, CA
Full Plant Dry Cleaners-Very Low Rent-Busy Location
Alameda County, CA
Owner Absentee Laundromat-Busy Area with Parking
Santa Clara County, CA
Established, Profitable Court Reporting Firm in CA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
Boutique Property Management-Serious Inquires ONLY
Roseville, CA
Sonoma County Dry Cleaners PRIME LOCATION!!
Sonoma County, CA
Video Game Bus
San Diego, CA
Molly Maid
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Grazing and Catering Business!
Los Angeles County, CA
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD
$50,000
National City, CA
Large Coin Laundry | 50 Washers & 48 Dryers | $38K-$42K Monthly Revenu
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Legal Document Assistant Business
Contra Costa County, CA
Carter Asefi
Gaines BB.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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5 Star Junk Removal Co for Sale, 2024 Isuzu Dump Truck + All Permits
Marin County, CA
South OC Equipped Lab with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Book of Business
Orange County, CA
Home Remodeling Company For Sale (Serving SF & Bay Area)
San Francisco, CA
Well-Established Organic Dry-Cleaning Plant – Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Profitable Property Management Business**In Escrow**
Los Angeles County, CA
Mobility City
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale
Merced County, CA
20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and
$29,000,000
California
Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Accounts, and Setup
Orange County, CA
Established restoration business - franchise or full asset sale
Ventura, CA
$5M Rev. LTC Pharmacy – 200–300 Beds Served – Closed Door – California
Orange County, CA
Premium Subscription Based Meal Prep Business — Established Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
Full Service Kitchen Catering Banquet Hall
Yuba City, CA
High-Growth Bay Area Foundation Repair Business Semi-Absentee Owner
California
General Engineering Contractor
California
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Specialty Outdoor Event & Promotional Co.
Riverside County, CA
Architectural Design Firm
Orange County, CA
20-Year Central Coast Law Firm | $2.3M Rev | $700K SDE | Owner-Indepen
California
Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Chico Pool Service Route for Sale
Butte County, CA
Mobiledumps
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Established Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service Provider
Riverside County, CA
Established Landscape Installation Business
Placer County, CA
Reduced for Quick Sale Home Based Cleaning Business
Los Angeles, CA
Passive Income Hands-off Coin Laundry (Assumable Loan Possibility)
Sacramento, CA
333K Net Absentee-Owner DME Business in California
California
Ryan Scheller
KW Sierra Foothills
Serving Tuolumne County, CA
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Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Dry Cleaner in Oak Park
Oak Park, CA
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
$3,700,000
Butte County, CA
Mail Box business in San Fernando Valley
Sherman Oaks, CA
On Site Laundry Rooms in Multifamily Buildings
Orange County, CA
Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Established & Profitable UPS Store Franchise in Prime Ventura Location
Ventura, CA
Highly Automated Property Management Business with Growth Upside
Orange County, CA
Trusted Ventura County Fencing Business Primed for Growth
Ventura County, CA
Wholesale Flowers to Retail Stores.
Los Angeles County, CA
Boutique Floral Design Business Serving Weddings & Special Events
Alameda County, CA
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners, Agency Only Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
Established Ventura County Design-Build Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Biz
Ventura County, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
Trash Can Cleaning Service with Like new Isuzu Truck
Newport Beach, CA
Restoration 1
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 | 444 |
| Asking Price | $380,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $557,362 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $157,740 |
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 | $380,000 | $854,750 |
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 | $84,000 |
| Median | $557,362 | $157,740 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,307,598 | $294,000 |
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 | 0.51 | 1.53 |
| Median | 0.75 | 2.46 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.03 | 3.37 |
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 $380,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $854,750.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $557,362 and owners earn a median of $157,740, 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 0.51 to 1.03, with a median of 0.75. Earning multiples range from 1.53 to 3.37, 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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