San Francisco, CA
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Unique Home Lighting Sales and Service - $100k SDE
Have it all in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Dry Cleaners for sale in Livermore, CA
Livermore, CA
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
Established Mortuary & Cremation Business for Sale in major city
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Turnkey 40+ year Printing & Graphics Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established Asphalt Repair Service located in SoCal
Orange County, CA
Laundromat( Coin Laundry) in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Gotcha Covered
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Opportunity to grow in Inglewood.
Inglewood, CA
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
Capture Success: Established Photography Business
San Diego County, CA
Ran Kim
VR Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Artesia is centrally located between Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We also service the Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. With over 20 agents, hundreds of listings, and thousands of businesses sold since 1982, we mean business!
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Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
Mail Box Rental & shipping
Los Angeles, CA
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Appliance Repair company with accounts!
Concord, CA
Mr. Rooter
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Profitable Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Have An Instant West Coast Presence: Cash In on CA Employment Law
San Diego County, CA
Established Asphalt Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
TruBlue
Franchise
Available in California
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
Contract-Based Commercial Pool Route with High-Growth Capacity
Contra Costa County, CA
Franchise cabinet refinishing Net income $147,000-Low warehouse rent
Contra Costa County, CA
Profitable dry cleaner in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Lawn Pride
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
San Francisco, CA
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise
San Diego County, CA
Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business
Los Angeles County, CA
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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Process Server Business
Sacramento County, CA
Lapels Dry Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Profitable General Engineering Company
San Bernardino County, CA
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
***In Escrow*** Profitable HOA Property Management Company in OC
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company
Shasta County, CA
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Homestretch
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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