Sun Valley, CA
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Established Arborist Landscaping Company for Sale by Retiring Owner
Riverside County, CA
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
Established Dry Cleaner Plant in Best of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable
San Francisco County, CA
Full-Service Producer of Large-Scale Corporate Events
Los Angeles County, CA
$252K SDE Service Business-SBA-Pre Approved
San Diego, CA
Digital Marketing + Web Design | Home Care & Eldercare Focus | Remote
San Diego County, CA
$200K+ SDE | Profitable, Asset-Backed Service Business – SoCal
Los Angeles County, CA
Noble Locksmith
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Established Laundromat – 15 Years in Operation
Bellflower, CA
26 Years of Solid Foundation – Ready for Your Modern Upgrade
Tustin, CA
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
$128,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
High-Margin, Low-Overhead Opportunity with Seamless Transition!
San Clemente, CA
Brand Strategy & Communications Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
Dev Isemeyer
First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales.
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Highly Profitable OC Dry Cleaners | Net $142K+ | SBA Eligible
Newport Beach, CA
Glendora Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
High-Growth, Recession-Proof Plumbing Business with National Brand - C
Clovis, CA
Public Works Landscaping
California
Established Healthcare Staffing Agency
San Diego County, CA
Monster Tree Service
Franchise
Available in California
Anaheim Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA
Oceanside, CA
Established Profitable Personal & Promotional Products Business
$446,029
Los Angeles County, CA
6 FedEx Linehaul Team Runs - Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
5 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA. 2.0 integrated.
South San Francisco, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business – Prime Community Location
West Covina, CA
Coin Laundry with the property in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
Great Wilmington location with all the extras
Wilmington, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
Restoration 1
Franchise
Available Nationwide
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
Highly profitable Palm Desert 4 ATM Route $68,000 Cash Flow - $195,000
Palm Desert, CA
Los Angeles: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
Los Angeles, CA
Amazing San Fran 225 ATM Portfolio $1,292,000 Cash Flow- $3,259,000
San Francisco, CA
Fantastic San Diego 19 ATM Route $55,000 Cash Flow - $165,000
La Jolla, CA
Sir Grout
Franchise
Available in California
Established Specialty Fireplace & Chimney Services Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Established 23+ year Medical Billing Company with Loyal,Diverse Client
Irvine, CA
Banquet & Catering Business For Sale
San Ramon, CA
Established Plumbing Contractor – San Diego County
San Diego, CA
La Quinta Air Services, Inc.
Thermal, CA
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Transforming Dreams into Reality
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20 Year Established Delivery & Assembly Service for Major Retailers
Riverside County, CA
Turnkey dry cleaner in a High-Income Area with loyal clientele
Redwood City, CA
16 Years Established and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
$199,000
Redlands, CA
Established Policy Consulting Firm Serving Global Enterprise Clients
Los Angeles County, CA
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale
Merced County, CA
Glass Doctor
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Turnkey & Scalable B2B & C Full-Service Marketing & Print Franchise
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Established highend bakery with strong brand recognition in OC
Orange County, CA
Owner Absentee-Laundromat-Low Rent- Plenty Parking
Solano County, CA
Happiness in Hawaiian Gardens
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Laundromat in the City of Hemet
Hemet, CA
Junkluggers Franchise Resale Opportunity: West LA Eco Junk Removal
Los Angeles, CA
Embroidery & Promotional Product Co. w/Prestigious Established Clients
Santa Barbara County, CA
Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
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 | 447 |
| Asking Price | $360,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $522,868 |
| 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 | $360,000 | $881,000 |
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 | $270,727 | $88,505 |
| Median | $522,868 | $156,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,217,234 | $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 $360,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $881,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $522,868 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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