Orange County, CA
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Established Exterior Cleaning Business with Recurring Clients
Expand & Scale: Electric Service Business in Prime Territory
La Jolla, CA
Freestanding High-Income Laundromat + Real Estate | Turnkey + Staffed
Los Angeles, CA
dry cleaners and laundry
Palm Springs, CA
Dry Cleaner for Sale
Burlingame, CA
Great Bell Gardens location with room for expansion
Bell Gardens, CA
Hawthorn Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Flower Shop for Sale in Glendale (Asset Sale)
Glendale, CA
Established Landscaping Business With Strong Cash Flow
Pine Grove, CA
Top Rated, Growing and Profitable Cleaning Business
Big Bear City, CA
Rainbow Restoration
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
High Traffic Dry Cleaners - Recent Equipment Upgrades
Benicia, CA
Specialized Subterranean Construction Firm with Niche Market Dominance
$2,160,000
Sonoma County, CA
Busy & Lucrative Organic Dry Cleaners
Fair Oaks, CA
Visalia Pool Service Route for Sale
Tulare County, CA
Edward Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $30 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 150 businesses and valued another 200 businesses and developed expertise in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, e-commerce, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, and transportation & logistics industries. We are unique in that we are both Certified Business Appraisers and Certified Business Brokers, a distinction very few of our peers hold. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, three (3) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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Boutique Event Venue -Turn key and Established
Ventura, CA
Electrical Engineering Firm - Electrical Safety System Design
California
High-Growth Gutters Services Franchise | $1.35M Rev | Semi-Absentee
Contra Costa County, CA
Sonoma County Locksmith
Sonoma County, CA
Pasadena Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Franchise
Available in California
Temecula Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Very Comfortable Huge Dry Cleaners and Many Pressure Machine
Fountain Valley, CA
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Coin Op Laundromat - New Machines
Merced, CA
Retiring After 26 Years: Profitable Dry Cleaner with Unbeatable
Orange County, CA
Well-Established Workers' Comp Defense Law Firm (SBA Avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
High-Margin Dry Cleaning Agency with Full Seller Support
Orange County, CA
Cash Flowing Dry Cleaner
Fremont, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaner: Prime Beach City Location!
Orange County, CA
Landscaping & Holiday Lighting Business Landscaping
California
Z PLUMBERZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
40 year Los Angeles Property Management Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Dry Cleaner Plant near Torrance
Carson, CA
Sale Pending Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Harbor City Coin Laundromat | Steady Revenue | 39 Washers / 36 Dryers
Harbor City, CA
South Bay opportunity
Hawthorne, CA
Martinizing Cleaners
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Auburn Pool Service Route for Sale
Nevada County, CA
Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale - Fully Equipped & Turnkey
San Lorenzo, CA
Established Medical Practice with Orthopedic Spine & Neurosurgeon
Los Angeles, CA
Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Contractor
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Hair Salon Minimal Owner Involvement
San Diego, CA
Terri Delhamer
GRE Land and Commercial Real Estate
Serving Riverside County, CA
GRE Commercial Real Estate has over 35 years experience representing buyer and sellers in business and real estate transactions. The principals at GRE also have extensive backgrounds in law, accounting and land development. Terri Delhamer has developed a successful niche listing and selling specialty properties and businesses including wineries, vineyards, and restaurants.
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Dry Cleaners
San Gabriel, CA
In-Network Full-Service Clinical Laboratory – Northern California
California
Very Profitable window and blind washing business
$200,000
Antelope, CA
East Bay Landscaping Business with Recurring Maintenance Revenue
Alameda County, CA
Dry Cleaners - Good Location, Torrance
Torrance, CA
PlumbingPro
Franchise
Available in California
Cat/Pet Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat/Pet Care
San Francisco County, CA
High-End Fast-Casual Lunch Concept [BACKUP ALL CASH OFFERS ONLY]
Orange County, CA
Asset-Light Home Services Platform | Cash Flow | Scalable Model
Palo Alto, CA
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
Health Spa ( Sauna) in Gardena
Gardena, CA
Lasshes, Brows & Skin in Glendale
Glendale, CA
11 FedEx P&D Routes For Sale in California
Ventura, CA
Highly Reputable Structural Engineering Firm
Orange County, CA
Inland Empire Pool Service Route for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Five Star Bath Solutions
Franchise
Available in California
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 | $271,519 | $88,505 |
| 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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