Dana Point, CA
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Remote California-based Immigration Law Firm for Sale
The UPS Store Franchise near Monterey County California
California
Bay Area design-build landscape company with turnkey operations
Contra Costa County, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaning business for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
Sewer and Drain Service
Monterey County, CA
Architecture, Engineering and Development Firm
San Diego County, CA
Architecture, Engineering and Development Firm
San Diego County, CA
California Legal Document Assistance
Long Beach, CA
Counseling Practice | $410K Revenue | $115K+ Owner Benefit
Ventura, CA
Turnkey Carpet Cleaning Business – Van, Truckmount & 115 Yelp Reviews
Riverside, CA
LIME Painting
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Established Azusa Laundromat – Freestanding Location, Growth Potential
Azusa, CA
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow
$3,700,000
Butte County, CA
Established, Thriving Landscape Maintenance Company
Orange County, CA
69% EBITDA Margin Engineering Services Firm w/ High End Clientele
California
Dev Isemeyer
First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales.
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High-Margin Litigation Analytics Platform
California
Mission Tortilla Route business for sale in Elk Grove Region
Elk Grove, CA
Profitable Moving & Storage Company w/ Long-Term Client Contracts
Sonoma County, CA
Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
Alameda County, CA
Profitable, Turnkey Commercial Cleaning & Disinfecting Business
San Diego County, CA
MilliCare
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Laundromat in the City of Wilmington
Wilmington, CA
Government-Focused Management Consulting & Project Advisory Firm
California
Laundrymat
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
Passive & Profitable w/ Major Upside, North County San Diego
Oceanside, CA
Unique Massage Service in K-Town
Los Angeles, CA
(Semi Absentee) Residential Cleaning Business
Santa Clarita, CA
Laundromat in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
Mobile Ice Cream Cart & Event Business – SoCal
San Bernardino County, CA
Fire Inspection Business w/ State and multiple City licenses
Los Angeles, CA
Property Damage/Restoration Company - High Gross Profits
San Diego, CA
ShelfGenie
Franchise
Available Nationwide
La Mirada Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Wedding Dress and Alteration-High Returns-Low Rent-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
Specialized Subterranean Construction Firm with Niche Market Dominance
$2,160,000
Sonoma County, CA
Internal Medicine Practice – San Diego
San Diego, CA
#1 Mobile Residential and Commercial Locksmith
Santa Clarita, CA
Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Franchise
Available in California
Medical Center: Life Longevity - Outstanding Performance & Results
Los Angeles, CA
$581K Rev – Biometric Screening & Compliance Moat
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare Opportunity: Successful Dry Cleaners for Sale! – Owners Retiring
Vallejo, CA
Environmental Landscape Restoration Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
Niche HVAC business - Evaporative Cooler Installation and Service
Palm Desert, CA
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Transforming Dreams into Reality
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Dry Cleaner Drop site / Alteration
Folsom, CA
High -End Dry Cleaning store with Loyal Clients Base
Los Angeles County, CA
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Highly Profitable Environmental Services & Waste Management Firm in So
Los Angeles County, CA
Southern California Home Health Opportunity
Irvine, CA
Exit Factor
Franchise
Available in California
Dry Cleaners 3 Locations
Hawthorne, CA
30+ Year Old Trucking Company located in Southern California
California
Laundromat in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Location
Santa Ana, CA
Well Established Pest Control Co Service Contracts
San Bernardino County, CA
Remote Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business
San Diego, CA
Biz(Dry Cleaner)+RE(2 Unit)AAA location,Seller over 30 yrs
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yucaipa, CA
Visalia Pool Service Route for Sale
Tulare County, CA
Public Works Landscaping
California
PaintEZ
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 | 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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