Orange County, CA
Take advantage of a ready-to-operate vending machine business with established locations and consistent monthly revenue. This profitable vending route includes modern snack and beverage machines...
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Long Established High Foot Traffic Vending Route
Cash Flow: $60,000
“Established Grill Cleaning | Price Cut + Seller Financing
California
This Northern California Grill Cleaning Business is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 1 year ago, and has been under the founding ownership since inception. They provide...
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Cash Flow: $75,000
Pool Service Route - Woodland / Davis, CA
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well Established Pool Service Route in upscale neighborhoods. This...
Cash Flow: $147,000
Pool Service Route - Woodland, CA
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great part time route in nice areas. This 2-day route consists of...
Cash Flow: $60,000
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: $11,100
NorCal Litigation Firm: High Margins, Rapid Growth
Walnut Creek, CA
This is a standout opportunity to step into a growing litigation practice with a steady flow of new clients and a model built for scale. The firm benefits from a strong referral network and a...
Cash Flow: $331,460
4 Bay Car Wash & Laundromat Plus Store Front Own The Land & Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gustine, CA
Car Wash & Laundromat Businesses Have Been Running Since 1974 At 726 South Ave. Plus A Store Front For Your Choice To Lease 3 Businesses & Own The Land. Or Run All 3. Zoned C-2 Ideal Year Round...
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Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
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Drug Test and Blood Draw Lab
Placer County, CA
This established drug testing and blood draw laboratory provides essential screening and specimen collection services for employers, individuals, and organizations in its local market. The business...
Established Carpet Cleaning Business
El Cajon, CA
Established carpet cleaning business serving San Diego County with a strong reputation and consistent demand. The business generated approximately $241,000 in gross revenue over the past 12 months...
Cash Flow: $80,000
MilliCare
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
Established Senior Living Placement Franchise
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED SENIOR LIVING PLACEMENT FRANCHISE - SAN DIEGO Well-established senior living placement and referral franchise serving the highly desirable La Jolla and Mission Valley markets in San Diego,...
Established SERVPRO Franchise. High Demand, Major Growth Opportunity!
Fullerton, CA
Established SERVPRO franchise offering essential, recession-resistant services including water, fire, and mold remediation. The business generates approximately $700,000 in annual revenue and is...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
Premier Architecture & Design Studio #IBB20251105
$1,850,000
San Bernardino County, CA
North County San Diego PostalAnnex , Shipping, Mailbox, Notary, Print
Carlsbad, CA
Established PostalAnnex franchise serving an affluent coastal North County trade area from a clean, well-kept 1,100 SF store in a highly active neighborhood center. The business offers multi-carrier...
Cash Flow: $63,961
Luxury Event Rental + Invitation Company
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Glow Concepts & Tange Designs represent a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established luxury linen rental business with more than two decades of operating history, brand recognition, and...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
Scott Price
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers is the largest and most successful business brokerage network in the world, with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs buy and sell privately held businesses. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, Sunbelt combines deep local market expertise with global reach. At Sunbelt, we specialize in confidential business sales, mergers & acquisitions, and valuations across a wide range of industries — from healthcare and professional services to manufacturing and technology. Our brokers are trained professionals who follow a proven process to help sellers maximize value and help buyers find the right opportunities. Whether you're planning your exit strategy or looking to invest in a business, Sunbelt offers the knowledge, experience, and network to guide you through a successful transaction. Your future is our business.
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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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High producing dry cleaners for sale!
Highland, CA
High performing dry cleaners for sale in a popular shopping center with high visibility. This location averages over 230 pieces a day! Here is what is included in the sale : 2 laundry pressing...
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Cash Flow: $284,400
Turnkey & Profitable Burbank Dry Cleaners – Strong Net Income
Burbank, CA
Cricket West Dry Cleaners is a great opportunity to purchase a well-located, full-service dry cleaning plant in Burbank. The business faces limited direct competition in the immediate area. With...
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Cash Flow: $331,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale | National City, CA — $95,000
National City, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale | National City, CA — $95,000 Enter CA-20785 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-national-city-ca-ca-20785/...
Cash Flow: $100,970
Dry Cleanings business with Plant, Owner Retiring.....
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and profitable dry cleaning business in a prime location. The current owner has successfully operated this business for over 40 years and is now ready to...
2
Cash Flow: $375,000
BlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Franchise
Available in California
Invest in Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain: Your Gateway to Profitable and Resilient Business Ownership.
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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LA Based ATM Business - Great Cash Flow & Management in Place
Los Angeles, CA
Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Number of Units: 61 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-6 years - Established: 2019 For sale: A profitable ATM route consisting of...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
$229,500
Los Angeles County, CA
Only Dry Cleaners in Tri-County Area For Sale After 24 Years
Sonora, CA
A female-owned business, Kathy's Miracle Cleaners has been serving the Tuolumne Tri-County area in Northern California for over 20 years. With an lengthy book of business, reputation of quality, and...
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Profitable Landscape Design and Installation - Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
Established in 1989, this premier landscape design and installation company has built an exceptional reputation over 37 years serving the affluent communities of Ojai Valley, Santa Barbara,...
Cash Flow: $300,000
Express Employment Professionals in South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
* Please inquire for financial performance information * Step into ownership of the well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in South San Francisco, CA, serving one of...
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Turn Key Marin County Catering Business
San Rafael, CA
Established Catering Business in Prime Marin County Location This turnkey catering company presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial buyer seeking entry into the thriving food service...
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Cash Flow: $55,000
Retractable window screens business - no franchise fees
Carmichael, CA
Exclusive dealership opportunity for existing retractable screen business. Work with the manufacturer of Casper Disappearing Screen Systems. Products are sold all over the US and shipped...
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***In Escrow*** SF Laundromat Chain - Two Locations
San Francisco, CA
GB Laundry Brokers is pleased to exclusively present a two-location coin and card-operated laundromat chain strategically located in San Francisco. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving...
EBITDA: $241,896
In-Demand Bakery | Immediate Income | Primed for Expansion
San Diego, CA
$175K Down | $220K Seller Financing Available This is a well-loved, high-demand specialty bakery in San Diego with strong brand recognition and a loyal, repeat customer base. A new owner steps into a...
Cash Flow: $129,203
Gotcha Covered
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.
Turnkey Landscaping & Lawn Care Business
El Dorado County, CA
This business is a well-established, full-service landscaping company founded in 2013, serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Placerville area and surrounding regions. Known for...
Cash Flow: $133,502
Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!
Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
$389,500
Escondido, CA
Profitable Malibu Junk Removal Business + Low Mile Dump Truck
Malibu, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, owner-operated junk removal business based in Malibu, one of the most desirable and high-income service markets in Southern California. The...
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EBITDA: $55,274
B2B Print, Promo & Marketing Business
Solano County, CA
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Solano County, CA. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
AMH Enterprises
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Own a business Reselling Items to the Federal, State, Local Governments and Military!
Dry Cleaners
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
Commercial Landscape Contractors
Hayward, CA
This long-standing landscape contracting company has served the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years. The business has built a strong reputation over decades for reliable service,...
Cash Flow: $1,366,976
Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
Cash Flow: $22,171
SALE PENDING- Turnkey Coin-Operated Laundromat– High-Traffic Location
San Diego, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a profitable, coin-operated laundromat with minimal day-to-day involvement. This business is already set up for remote management, making it an ideal...
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30-Year Janitorial Company | 90%+ Recurring Revenue | Absentee-Ready
Orange County, CA
Established 30-Year Commercial Janitorial Company - Orange County, CA This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and...
Cash Flow: $190,000
Phoebe Wang
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Pinnacle Real Estate Group located in Arcadia.
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Profitable Restoration Franchise
Glendale, CA
Established and highly profitable restoration and reconstruction franchise operating in the Los Angeles market, specializing in water, fire, storm damage mitigation, full reconstruction, and contents...
La Plaza Shoe Repair
Palm Springs, CA
An established shoe and leather repair shop is now available for sale in the heart of Palm Springs, California. This full-service business has been serving the local community and tourists alike for...
Cash Flow: $63,505
Established Printer & Copier Service Company - Prime Acquisition
$450,000
Orange County, CA
81 Reviews, Established Territory, Clear Growth Path
San Marcos, CA
This is for someone who wants to step into a working business and grow it. The foundation is here. The effort hasn’t been. That’s the opportunity. This home-based service business covers 21 zip codes...
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Turnkey profitable route, weekly orders, selling healthy snacks/drinks
Alameda County, CA
This is a great opportunity to acquire an established route distributing healthy snacks items and bottled/can organic drinks to food service clients/offices. Ideal individual is a go getter; run's an...
Exit Factor
Franchise
Available in California
Exit Factor is a business coaching franchise that focuses on coaching small to medium sized companies on how to build a valuable and sellable business.
Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Danville, CA
Danville, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Danville, California area for $779,000. Financing available with an estimated $226,000 down! Currently grossing $762,996 in sales and nets $136,523....
Cash Flow: $136,523
Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
Established Healthcare Consulting Business - Prime Los Angeles Opportunity This thriving healthcare consulting firm, established in 2017, specializes in business startups and compliance services for...
5
Cash Flow: $450,000
Absentee-Run, Newly Built Laundromat | East SF Bay Area | 7× NOI
Contra Costa County, CA
This offering represents a high-quality, absentee-run laundromat located in the East San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. The business was intentionally designed and built as a...
EBITDA: $421,367
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 business and continue to succeed with...
6
Cash Flow: $90,000
MainPlace Mall Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Santa Ana, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Santa Ana’s MainPlace Mall with a long operating history, strong customer base, and excellent reputation in a high-traffic regional shopping...
4
Cash Flow: $75,000
Corporate Catering Business with 300+ Recurring Clients
Orange County, CA
Full service catering company specializing in corporate events, offering chef driven menus, fresh ingredients, and fully customizable dining experiences backed by over 10 years of culinary expertise....
Cash Flow: $183,828
Prime Center Court Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Northridge Mall, with a 25-year history, strong reputation, and prime placement in a high-traffic corridor near Center Court. The business benefits...
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Cash Flow: $205,000
40-Year Sacramento Appliance Distributor — $974K Pre-Sold Backlog
Sacramento County, CA
Representing a staple of the Sacramento business community, this asset-rich appliance distribution and retail center is available for the first time in approximately 40 years. This is not a...
Cash Flow: $237,976
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...
PaintEZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Highly scalable franchise model with low overhead, quick startup, outstanding support, and a proven business model.
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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