Grover Beach, CA
This laundromat is on one of the main corners of Grover Beach. There is a 7-11 next door and a small Mexican food take out in the front corner of the lot. There is parking in front and behind the...
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Rare opportunity on Californias' Central Coast
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High Traffic Locations seeking reliable owner operator LA
Arcadia, CA
Many locations want our machines need someone who can scale. **What’s Included:** • **2 Established Machines** currently generating approximately $20,000 in annual income • **2 Fresh machines at...
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High Volume Retiring with good Profit Dry Cleaners
Lake Forest, CA
1). Monthly gross is $ 42,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 8,000 +$1,000 NNN 3).3 year Lease 4). size is approx.1,600 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). OWNER SINCE: 2004 6). The average net income possible is $...
Cash Flow: $210,000
Reputable and Profitable Driver's Education School FOR SALE!
San Diego, CA
Step into a turnkey driver's education business that delivers immediate cash flow and exceptional growth potential in San Diego's thriving market. This 10+ year established operation generates...
Cash Flow: $152,377
20 Plus Years-Longtime Law Practice-Turn Key- Extensive Client List!
San Francisco, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving immigration law practice that's been serving the San Francisco community for over two decades. You'll inherit an incredible foundation with more than 1,000 established...
Seeking CA Licensed Architect - Partnership & Ownership Opportunity
San Diego, CA
A respected, 38-year California architecture firm specializing in high-end custom residential design is available for acquisition through a partnership structure and is seeking a licensed California...
Cash Flow: $206,139
Profitable Wall Printing Business for Sale – Ready to Operate
Los Angeles County, CA
Unique opportunity to acquire a fully operational wall printing business with professional-grade equipment and an established digital presence. This is a turnkey operation ready for immediate use,...
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Cash Flow: $50,000
Profitable 20+ Yr Gutter & Window Cleaning Business $107K SDE – Davis
Davis, CA
Profitable Davis-based gutter and window cleaning business serving Yolo County for over 20 years. The business has built a strong local reputation and operates primarily through repeat customers and...
Cash Flow: $107,000
Profitable Trucking Co.Business With Dedicated Routes
Stockton, CA
ESTABLISHED TRUCKING COMPANY - DEDICATED ROUTES Successful trucking operation established in 2011, offering exceptional profitability and growth potential in the stable transportation industry. This...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
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...
Cash Flow: $88,009
PuroClean
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers.
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
This established promotional products and embroidery business presents an exceptional opportunity in Los Angeles County. Founded in 2001 and operating successfully for 23 years, this business has...
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Cash Flow: $105,000
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
Escondido, CA
This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2014, this turnkey franchise has...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Established Promotional Products & Apparel Business - Low Overhead
$115,000
Orange County, CA
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
Seller motivated to transition to retirement, may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. Owner is operating full steam ahead while actively selling the business. This business operates...
Cash Flow: $77,329
A Chef's Delight!
Placer County, CA
For over 28 years, a passionate chef's vision has flourished into one of Lake Tahoe's most prestigious catering companies, creating unforgettable culinary experiences against the backdrop of...
Cash Flow: $225,000
Puneet Sonia
PS Dream Team
Serving San Francisco County, CA
S.J. Fowler Real Estate, Inc. is a leading full-service brokerage based in Arizona, specializing in Commercial, Residential and Business Real Estate throughout Arizona . Founded in 1993 by Steven J. Fowler and affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the firm combines decades of local experience with national resources to deliver exceptional results for investors, business owners, and developers. S.J. Fowler’s commercial division focuses on office, retail, industrial, land, and multi-family assets, offering comprehensive acquisition, disposition, leasing, and tenant or landlord representation. In addition, the company provides expert business brokerage services—guiding clients through the purchase, sale, and valuation of businesses with professionalism and discretion. Built on a foundation of integrity, hard work, and market insight, S.J. Fowler Real Estate is committed to helping clients achieve their commercial and business investment goals with confidence and success.
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Mission's Tortilla Route, Burbank, CA
Burbank, CA
Transform your entrepreneurial aspirations into a profitable reality with this established Mission's Tortilla Route serving the thriving Burbank, California market. You'll step into immediate cash...
EBITDA: $83,262
High-Cashflow 3-Unit Airbnb
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey, high-performing short-term rental / co-living business now available with serious income potential. This is a rare opportunity to step into a fully structured, multi-unit operation designed...
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Cash Flow: $9,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Kingsburg, CA
Fresno, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Kingsburg, Parlier, California region for $110,000! Currently generating $607,947 in yearly sales and nets $80,860. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $80,860
Turnkey Auto Registration, Live Scan & Insurance Services Business
Riverside County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established vehicle registration and business services company located in a busy Riverside County shopping center with excellent freeway access and strong customer...
30+ Year Maintenance Business with Experienced Team
Sacramento County, CA
This well-established facility maintenance business has been serving its market for over 34 years, building a strong reputation for reliability, quality service, and long-term client relationships....
Cash Flow: $358,814
Window World
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join Window World, the industry leader in custom exterior home improvement products. Our customers appreciate our great service and fantastic prices. Our franchise owners value our family culture and the ability to make a great living helping people. Find out how a Window World franchise opportunity can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.
Irvine Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
**35% Seller Financing Available.** Great starter route with solid rates. Price includes Riptide vacuum, high end poles, cleaning equipment, caddy, and test kit valued at $2,000.00, Friendly,...
Cash Flow: $27,500
Grazing and Catering Business!
Los Angeles County, CA
An established and successfully operating business for approx 8 years - lots of pride of ownership - Specialize in Boards, Grazing & Catering - All appliances, inventory, and supplies included in sale...
Established Business Brokerage
$98,000
Shasta County, CA
High Rated Appliance Repair Business
Hesperia, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving appliance repair business that's already won the hearts of customers across Hesperia. This isn't just another business opportunity – it's your chance to own a...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Sherman Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Ideal footprint for rapid growth with some marketing. Overall, an easy route. with good relationships with all clients and a high trust factor. Aditio0nal profits from semiannual filter cleans...
Cash Flow: $46,500
Express Employment Professionals in Downey, CA
Downey, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Discover an exceptional business opportunity with Express Employment Professionals, a nationally recognized leader in staffing solutions. This...
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Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
California Staffing & Recruiting Firm | Semi-Absentee Opportunity
California
Highly established and well-respected California staffing and recruiting firm with decades of successful operating history and a longstanding reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and...
Cash Flow: $612,337
Turnkey Ventura County Restoration Business Positioned for Growth
Camarillo, CA
This is a premier opportunity to acquire a well-established, IICRC-certified disaster restoration company strategically positioned for long-term success throughout Ventura County and the surrounding...
EBITDA: $262,214
Scalable Restoration Business Opportunity in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
This is a premier opportunity to acquire a well-established, IICRC-certified disaster restoration company positioned for stable, long-term success across the Santa Ana metropolitan area and greater...
EBITDA: $205,508
Lawn Pride
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Lawn Care franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $684 annual gross residential sales per customer!*
Scott's Window Cleaning
Sonoma, CA
Scott's Window Cleaning - Established Window Cleaning Business in Sonoma, CA This well-established window cleaning business has been serving the Sonoma County community since 1979, offering a proven...
Pool Service Route - Stockton, CA
Stockton, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Established pool service route with two experienced service...
Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market
$449,000
San Diego County, CA
Established Specialty Fireplace & Chimney Services Business
Los Angeles County, CA
A long-established, profitable specialty retailer and service provider of fireplaces, fireplace inserts, and chimney systems serving homeowners across Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, and the broader...
Cash Flow: $65,800
SBA Approved Semi-Absentee Embroidery & Screen-Printing Business
California
SBA Approved Semi-Absentee Embroidery & Screen-Printing Business- SC2281 This customer embroidery and screen printing business is a Northern California Sub Chapter S Corporation and has been in...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
First Choice Business Brokers
Franchise
Available in California
First Choice Business Brokers are a team of passionate professionals that assist buyers and sellers of small to medium-sized businesses with their buying/selling transactions. With over 25 years of industry-leading experience, new franchise owners are expertly trained in a proven business model. This unique opportunity offers multiple streams of revenue by helping business owners.
17 Years Established Open and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
Ventura, CA
This is an open, operating home services franchise resale that was established in Ventura County in 2009. Our franchise model is a reliable, scalable business that enables franchise owners to develop...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Established Vending Machine Business with 17 locations
Riverside, CA
Established Vending Machine Business with 17 Prime Locations This profitable vending machine operation features 19 state-of-the-art refrigerated machines strategically placed across 17 locations...
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Cash Flow: $115,220
Outstanding pool route in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
Unusual opportunity to acquire a top tier pool route in a fantastic location. This is a perfect starter route, a great add-on for an existing operator, or an excellent option for a buyer who wants a...
Express Employment Professionals in San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Own a High Performing Staffing Franchise in the Heart of San Ramon, CA Step into ownership of a successful staffing franchise for sale in San Ramon,...
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Profitable Promotional Products Business
Riverside County, CA
Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....
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Cash Flow: $60,000
Jesse Stopnitzky
Performance Brokerage Services, Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
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Express Employment Professionals in NW Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Take ownership of a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency serving Northwest Sacramento and surrounding industrial...
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Express Employment Professionals in South Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is your chance to buy a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing franchise serving South Sacramento, Elk Grove, and the...
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Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
$99,000
San Jose, CA
Murrieta Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Awesome tight starter route that will sell quickly. All pools have vacuums and do not require weekly vacuuming. Additional profits from filter cleanings, phosphate applications and Pool RX sales. Own...
Cash Flow: $43,000
1 Day/Week Farmers Market Food Business Huge Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
Operating at one of San Diego's premier Saturday farmers markets — independently ranked a top 5 farmers market in the United States by USA Today — this business has built a loyal repeat customer base...
Cash Flow: $26,390
ManageMowed
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Big Opportunity in B2B Landscaping
Sewer and Drain Service
Monterey County, CA
This well-established plumbing company excels in both new construction and service work, serving a diverse clientele. The business focuses on residential and commercial projects, offering a...
EBITDA: $275,000
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
Orange County, CA
Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...
Mission's Tortilla Route, Moreno Valley, CA
Moreno Valley, CA
Imagine owning a profitable route business with an established brand backing you every step of the way. This Mission's Tortilla distributorship in Moreno Valley, California could be your ticket to...
EBITDA: $74,204
Southern California's Premium Stick Shift Driving School
Los Angeles, CA
After establishing SHIFTR as the go-to source for premium quality stick shift lessons throughout California, we're offering you the opportunity to purchase our Southern California business (SHIFTR...
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Cash Flow: $71,750
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Ideal starter route. Customers have been very flexible and understanding of any business changes. This route offers very consistent and solid extra profits from multiple annual filter cleans, salt...
Cash Flow: $61,000
Prime Location of Dry Cleaners in Brentwood, CA with Loyal Clients
Los Angeles, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business - Prime Brentwood Location This well-established dry cleaning operation has been serving the affluent Brentwood, Bel Air, and Beverly Hills communities since 1994....
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Cash Flow: $144,000
Established Tree Service business in Northern California
Sutter County, CA
Reputable tree service business with real estate included. Includes Real estate - office space, shop, storage structures, vehicles, equipment, and a large established client database. Rare turnkey...
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business
San Francisco, CA
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business Established in 1971, this profitable and reputable locksmith and security business has built a strong presence in San Francisco's...
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Cash Flow: $371,000
Lapels Dry Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Future of Dry Cleaning!
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 | $355,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $537,326 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $156,500 |
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 | $355,000 | $798,750 |
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 | $263,584 | $84,000 |
| Median | $537,326 | $156,500 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,224,273 | $291,529 |
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 | 0.53 | 1.54 |
| Median | 0.76 | 2.46 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.04 | 3.41 |
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 $355,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $798,750.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $537,326 and owners earn a median of $156,500, 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 0.53 to 1.04, with a median of 0.76. Earning multiples range from 1.54 to 3.41, with the median at 2.46. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.76 times its annual revenue, and 2.46 times its annual owner earnings.
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