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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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25 Year Established Window Washing Company

Castaic, CA

BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Dynamite Window Washing has operated in Santa Clarita for 25 years. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a long-established business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer...

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$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

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20-Year Central Coast Law Firm | $2.3M Rev | $700K SDE | Owner-Indepen

California

Business Description: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, owner-independent law firm on California's Central Coast — a market known for its growth, affluence, and consistent demand for...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $697,000

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Healthy Snack Vending Machine Route – Inland Empire – Semi-Passive

Loma Linda, CA

11-Machine Healthy Snack Vending Route – Inland Empire – Semi-Passive, Easy to Manage Excellent opportunity to acquire an established healthy snack and drink vending route located in the Inland...

$74,888

$74,888

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Established Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service Provider

Riverside County, CA

Established commercial and homeowner lawn equipment sales and repair business with a reputation for quality and service since 1989, is on the market, and is approved for SBA financing. The Company...

$349,500

$349,500

Cash Flow: $217,237

Northern California Based Landscape and Tree Services Company - SC2277

California

This Northern California-based Landscape and Tree Services company is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 44 years ago, and has been under the same ownership since inception. They...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Licensed Architectural & Engineering Firm - Central Valley

California

Established full-service architectural and engineering firm with decades of operating history and a strong reputation for delivering public and private sector projects throughout California....

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

Cash Flow: $1,570,000

Profitable Landscape Installation Business

Placer County, CA

This golden opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly stable 20 year landscape business with a strong, experienced operational structure. The company is known for its cohesive workforce and...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Long established catering company for sale

Martinez, CA

Established and highly regarded catering, has turnkey operation, allowing a new owner to open the doors and operate immediately. Centrally located in Contra Costa County. This catering business is a...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA

Los Angeles, CA

This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to buy a business that has been a steady and consistent money maker for decades. The current owner is looking to retire due to provable...

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Successful Home Based Cleaning Business with Reoccurring Clients

Los Angeles, CA

Seize the chance to acquire a successful, home based cleaning business. The business specializes in air duct, dryer vent, mattress, upholstery, carpet, tile, and wood floor cleaning. With zero...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

All are well paying customers, and almost all have pool sweeps. Free basic cleaning tolls and parts on hand. 2004 Pre runner Tacoma available for $5,000. Own your own recession-proof business. Create...

$102,000

$102,000

Cash Flow: $132,000

Turnkey Property Management Firm

Redding, CA

Established Property Management Firm - Turnkey Operation in Redding, CA This well-established property management company, operating since 1998, presents an exceptional opportunity for a broker...

$238,000

$238,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise

$90,000 - Sacramento County, CA

$90,000

Sacramento County, CA

Pool Service Route - Chino, CA

Chino, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Easy part time pool service route with lots of growth potential....

$62,796

$62,796

Cash Flow: $65,000

Home Service | Sub 2x Multiple | $265k SDE 2025 | Generous Seller Fin.

Orange County, CA

2025 SDE up significantly - $265k $445k Price... $140K Down | $140K Seller Financing | $165K Revenue-Based Earn Out Key Highlights -Affluent Southern California clientele with strong discretionary...

$445,000

$445,000

Cash Flow: $227,582

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Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena (SBBP) is a Southern California based firm specializing in business mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. It is part of the worldwide Sunbelt Network of over 300 offices. Sunbelt specializes in small and medium size privately held companies with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution and select business-to-business service industries. Sunbelt is dedicated to providing clients with confidential and professional representation and assisting them in achieving their business objective. For more information, log on www.sunbeltpasadena.com.

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Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Established manufacturing and distribution business serving a broad commercial customer base throughout San Diego County and surrounding areas. The company operates from a dedicated production and...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,193,356

Specialty Contracting Business 38+ Years,Top Reputation,Niche Services

Alameda County, CA

ESTABLISHED SPECIALTY CONTRACTING BUSINESS - 38+ YEAR TRACK RECORD This Business acquisition opportunity presents a specialty contracting business with 38+ years of continuous operation since 1989,...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $301,000

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease

Tustin, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Lucrative Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive

San Francisco, CA

Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business, covering the greater San Francisco area. Semi-Passive ownership, great margins, and plenty of room to grow. Each machine...

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$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $182,000

Established and Operating 2 Territory Home Services Franchise Resale

Santa Ana, CA

This is an established, open, and operating two-territory franchise resale in the home services space. Our franchise system offers a dynamic opportunity for results-driven entrepreneurs to experience...

$250,000

$250,000

Mission's Tortilla Route, Encinitas, CA

San Diego, CA

Imagine yourself as the owner of a thriving Mission Foods tortilla distribution route in beautiful Encinitas, California! This isn't just any route - you'll be representing one of the most trusted...

$90,000

$90,000

EBITDA: $87,947

Trusted Ventura County Fencing Business Primed for Growth

Ventura County, CA

This Ventura County fence and security installation and service company has served the Southern California market since the early 1980's, building a diversified mix of residential and commercial work...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $479,830

Oxnard, CA: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal

$950,000 - Oxnard, CA

$950,000

Oxnard, CA

High-Margin AI Marketing Agency | $40K+ Recurring | Hospitality Niche

Palo Alto, CA

This is a lean, high-margin AI-driven marketing agency serving small-to-mid sized hospitality businesses. The company operates on a simple, subscription-based model, providing ongoing marketing...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $56,000

Wholesale Flowers to Retail Stores.

Los Angeles County, CA

Established since 2021 this business provides fresh flowers weekly to 29 retail accounts(and growing) around mostly LA County (22 accounts), Orange County (5 Accounts), San Bernardino and Riverside...

$329,000

$329,000

Cash Flow: $211,091

Cleaning business at Bay Area

San Jose, CA

Established Cleaning Franchise Business - Bay Area This is an established cleaning franchise operation affiliated with a well-known national brand, serving the dense San Jose metropolitan area in...

$95,000

$95,000

Boutique Floral Design Business Serving Weddings & Special Events

Alameda County, CA

Here is a chance to acquire a thriving event floral design company with proven profitability, contracted future revenue, established industry relationships, and momentum from day one. Established...

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$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company - California Central Coast Established in 2005, this profitable custom landscape design and construction company serves the beautiful San Luis Obispo...

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$675,000

$675,000

Indoor playground for sale 7.000 sqft price 649.000$

North Hollywood, CA

serious inquires text only (747)244-9474...

$649,000

$649,000

Established Ventura County Design-Build Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Biz

Ventura County, CA

This is an established Ventura County-based design-build remodeling company specializing in high-end kitchen, bathroom, and residential remodeling projects for affluent homeowners throughout Ventura...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $381,000

Chico Pool Service Route for Sale

Butte County, CA

Includes business Name and logo. Seasoned clientele on this perfect starter route. Seller has built a trusting reputation with the customers and has created a solid flow of opportunities to make extra...

$48,600

$48,600

Cash Flow: $38,500

Established Pool and Spa Remodel / Repair

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

California

This pool and spa remodel / repair business has been in operation for 36 years. With a proven track record of success and client satisfaction. The company provides reliable and professional repairs...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $88,009

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow

$3,700,000 - Butte County, CA

$3,700,000

Butte County, CA

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

Purchase Green

Palm Desert, CA

Purchase Green is a well-established artificial grass business located in Palm Desert, California, known for its comprehensive range of services and high-quality products. This full-service company...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $295,091

Brentwood Pool Service Route for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Seasoned accounts with many of the pools being built by the seller. Excellent small starter route. Seller will be a great asset to a buyer and can possibly assist the buyer in gaining more accounts....

$31,200

$31,200

Cash Flow: $34,000

$1.2M TTM Revenue Ai Marketing Agency | 76% Profit Margin

Palo Alto, CA

I am seeking a CASH buyer only. No SBA financing. This is intentionally priced and positioned for a fast, clean transaction with a qualified buyer. The valuation is at a near 35-40% discount. Looking...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $892,000

Profitable Landscaping Maintenance & Construction Company

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

El Dorado County, CA

Imagine walking into a landscaping business that's already thriving after 25 years - no sleepless nights wondering if customers will call, because they're already there waiting for you. You'll inherit...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $306,000

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Skin Care with Member Ship

Buena Park, CA

Make sure Buyer Needs 2 Years License 1). gross sales is $75,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $1,700 + Including NNN Has Sub Lease One room $800 A month 3). Lease 1 Years + New Lease 4). size is approx....

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

50+ Years old Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale

Riverside County, CA

50+ years established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale. Own a Trusted Local Brand with Multiple Revenue Streams Step into ownership of this Print & Mailing shop, a...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $104,000

16 Years Established & Operating Home Services Franchise Resale

San Carlos, CA

Our franchise system is a reliable, scalable business that allows franchise owners to develop a loyal clientele that grows week over week, month over month. Our owners take advantage of a recurring...

$219,000

$219,000

Eric Espinoza

GLB GROUP Inc.

Serving San Diego County, CA

Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.

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Burbank Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Tight route per day with strong payment histories. Very pleasant clientele. Areas are prime for growth with many homes in these areas having pools or spas. Easy access to park at most properties. The...

$82,500

$82,500

Cash Flow: $89,000

The UPS Store Franchise in San Diego County California

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

San Diego County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey The UPS Store franchise in San Diego County California. The 2025 revenues reached $482,000 and the owner benefit was over $123,000. The...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $123,758

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

$0 Down Established Pet Service Franchise - take home $2400+

Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA

Mission's Tortilla Route, Crescent City, CA

Crescent City, CA

Imagine yourself running a well-established food distribution route that practically runs itself! This Mission's Tortilla Route in beautiful Crescent City, California could be your ticket to business...

$69,000

$69,000

EBITDA: $56,257

Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise, Low Rent, Short Hours

Riverside County, CA

This desirable Postal Franchise is located in premium trade area, anchored by a national grocery chain stores on a major busy street, providing subject business with a steady volume of vehicle as well...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $59,186

Coin Laundry with real estate and residential rental units

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Francisco, CA

LOCATION & MARKET POSITIONING Situated at the corner of Geary Blvd & 37th Ave, the property benefits from: Exceptional visibility along a major commercial corridor Dense residential population with...

$1,610,000

$1,610,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Impressive Design/Showroom/Build Business is Now Available

Placer County, CA

The design/build niche for this excellent company is increasingly profitable with rising demand. The market forecast is impressive between 2026 and 2033, with the U.S. kitchen and bath cabinetry and...

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$269,000

$269,000

Cash Flow: $155,680

In-Home Personal Chef & Meal Preparation Services

Los Angeles, CA

This is a premier Los Angeles-based personal chef and in-home meal preparation company specializing in highly customized weekly meal prep services and intimate private dining experiences for affluent,...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

Recession-Resistant Fire Safety Service Business

Los Angeles County, CA

This established fire extinguisher service business provides recurring inspection, certification, maintenance, recharge, testing, and installation services for commercial customers throughout Southern...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $108,650

Well-Established (10+ years) Environmental Consulting Company

San Diego County, CA

RARE FIND for sale! This established environmental consulting firm represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in a rapidly expanding market sector. With over ten years of continuous operations,...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $172,950

Established Home Renovation and Design Center – SBA Prequalified

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Orange County, CA

Well-established home renovation and design center known for exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The business offers a comprehensive range of services, including premium flooring,...

$1,140,000

$1,140,000

Cash Flow: $312,763

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Mission Foods Route For Sale | Sonoma, CA — $129,000

Sonoma, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale | Sonoma, CA — $129,000 Enter CA-52368 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-sonoma-ca-ca-52368/ About the...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $95,346

Express Employment Professionals Office in Lakewood-Cerritos, CA

Garden Grove, CA

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is a turnkey staffing agency opportunity in one of Southern California’s most dynamic labor markets! This Express Employment Professionals...

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$100,000

$100,000

Thousand Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

All well maintained residential pools split in a very manageable service schedule between Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and Simi Valley Client billing done all electronically through Skimmer with strong...

$52,800

$52,800

Cash Flow: $59,000

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 Analyzed448
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 QuartileMedianUpper 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.

BoundRevenueSeller’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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.551.59
Median0.772.45
Upper Quartile1.043.46

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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