California
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
$20M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Dry Cleaners in Vallejo for sale!
Vallejo, CA
Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales
California
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
DRY CLEANERS, SELLER MOTIVATED, 2 LOCATIONS-No. CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale – Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, CA
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
Steamatic
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
Established Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
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Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Recent Price Drop-Motivated Seller, Well-Established
Santa Rosa, CA
Have it all in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego 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
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
WCH Service Bureau
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
Mail Box Rental & shipping
Los Angeles, CA
Allegra Marketing Print Mail
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, 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
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
Celeste Dexter
Truckee Tahoe Business Brokers
Serving Nevada County, CA
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10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
ATC Healthcare Services
Franchise
Available in California
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
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, 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 established 40 years family run.
San Diego County, CA
Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Process Server Business
Sacramento County, CA
PlumbingPro
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 | 446 |
| Asking Price | $350,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $532,826 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $155,840 |
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 | $350,000 | $775,000 |
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 | $262,752 | $84,000 |
| Median | $532,826 | $155,840 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,211,549 | $277,356 |
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 | 3.35 |
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 $350,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $775,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $532,826 and owners earn a median of $155,840, 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 3.35, 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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