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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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Restaurant and Catering Company in Sonoma County For Sale

Sonoma County, CA

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established hospitality business in the beautiful Sonoma County. This unique operation combines a highly regarded farm-to-table restaurant with...

$349,000

$349,000

Profitable Wedding Photography & Videography Brand – 15+ U.S. Markets

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established wedding photography and videography business serving more than 15 major metropolitan markets across the United States. Founded in 2021, the...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $200,020

Smog Test Only

Los Angeles, CA

1). gross sales is $168,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 3,000 Including NNN 3). Lease 3 Years + 0 Years Option 4). size is approx. SF.900 6). The average net income possible is $ 84,000 Per year 7). It...

$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Value-Add Laundromat – Huge Upside with TLC

Contra Costa County, CA

**All cash or unsecured loan offers only** Please provide your contact information to automatically receive the NDA and Buyer Profile form. We are receiving a high volume of calls for the sale of the...

$400,000

$400,000

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

Wholesale Latin America Tour Operator, $1.2M Rev (Unbroker Exclusive)

Santa Clara County, CA

• Unbroker FairVal™: $329,000 • Established 1992 • 500+ Retail Travel Agency Clients • 99% Revenue from B2B Agency Relationships • Preferred Vendor with Multiple Travel Consortiums • $900/month Lease...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $110,128

Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This well-established Company is renowned for its high-quality marketing materials and exceptional turnaround, serving real estate professionals throughout the local community....

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $198,000

Highly Profitable & Established Dry Cleaner in Premium Coastal OC

Orange County, CA

Presenting an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, long established dry cleaning business operating in a premium Orange County Coastal location. Generating $477,000 in annual...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Full Plant Dry Cleaners-Very Low Rent-Busy Location

Alameda County, CA

Long established Dry Cleaners Plant with all machines is located on a very busy street in the heart of a nice town. This business has more potential to improve by extending open hours. This is asset...

$45,000

$45,000

Owner Absentee Laundromat-Busy Area with Parking

Santa Clara County, CA

Owner Absentee Laundromat with parking lot is located in a very busy shopping plaza. Clean and neat. Seller is too busy to manage the store. The selling price includes equipment and delivery vehicle....

$220,000

$220,000

Established, Profitable Court Reporting Firm in CA

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

California

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS • 35+ year operating history & distinguished reputation • One of only a few agencies providing court reporting coverage across all of Northern California • Asset-light, variable...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $277,179

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Boutique Property Management-Serious Inquires ONLY

Roseville, CA

Established over 11 years ago, DK Property Management is a highly efficient, owner-operated residential property management company with a strong reputation built entirely through referrals, repeat...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $157,000

Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD

$50,000 - National City, CA

$50,000

National City, CA

Sonoma County Dry Cleaners PRIME LOCATION!!

Sonoma County, CA

An exceptional, long-standing dry cleaning and garment care business serving this affluent Sonoma County market is now available for acquisition. With decades of established trust in the local...

$199,000

$199,000

Video Game Bus

San Diego, CA

Turnkey mobile gaming company serving the greater San Diego County market with a custom-converted gaming theater on wheels — multiple console, surround sound, and generator power for off-grid events....

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $24,412

BizEx Business Brokers

BizEx Businesss Brokers

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Selling businesses is difficult, as many business owners who try to sell their business on their own find out. They typically don’t know what the market value of their business is; how to prepare their business for sale for the highest price; how to find, qualify, and take buyers through a process that will generate competitive offers; respond to letters of intent, manage legal resources; get financing for the acquisition; complete due diligence; or address the many issues that emerge that can sink a deal. This process often takes nine to twelve months to complete. Hiring a business broker will simplify the process significantly, but who do you trust? The BizEx website can answer many of your executive-level questions. It includes our very popular free online business valuation calculator, the business sales process, how to choose a business broker, and other challenges. Once you’ve done your research, take advantage of our free business evaluation and consultation. We’ll dig deeper into those elements of your business that drives value, and help you make sense of everything you’ve learned. During this process, you should gain a fair idea of our professionalism and trustworthiness. We don’t charge an upfront fee. We’re success fee driven. BizEx was established in 2005 and is now one of the largest Business Brokerages in Los Angeles.

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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...

$330,000

$330,000

Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale

San Clemente, CA

This business specialized in the construction of commercial use swimming pools. The brand is recongnized by some of the larges hotel and Apartment developers in the area. Overhead expenses have been...

$600,000

$600,000

EBITDA: $225,000

Large Coin Laundry | 50 Washers & 48 Dryers | $38K-$42K Monthly Revenu

Los Angeles, CA

Established coin-operated laundry business serving a high-density residential community in the Los Angeles area. Highlights Monthly Gross Revenue: $38,000 - $42,000 Estimated Monthly Net Income:...

$620,000

$620,000

Turnkey Legal Document Assistant Business

Contra Costa County, CA

Own a highly reputable, staff-supported document service business with a strong 20-year track record in California. This turnkey operation provides essential, in-demand support to homeowners,...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $350,061

5 Star Junk Removal Co for Sale, 2024 Isuzu Dump Truck + All Permits

Marin County, CA

We area established Northern California junk removal operation serving Marin, Sonoma and San Francisco counties. We've built the strongest online reputation in the market with a 5.0 Google rating with...

$100,000

$100,000

South OC Equipped Lab with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Book of Business

Orange County, CA

Overview Spectrum Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory represents a rare opportunity to acquire a licensed, accredited, operational molecular diagnostics platform at a valuation significantly below...

$350,000

$350,000

Niche Automotive-$185K 2 YR Avg. SDE-Seller Financing

San Diego, CA

A rare chance to acquire a highly specialized, passion-driven automotive repair facility with a 40-year legacy in Southern California. Operating in an incredibly lucrative niche, with practically zero...

$515,000

$515,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and

$29,000,000 - California

$29,000,000

California

Sasa Milosevic

Manhattan.Biz

Home Remodeling Company For Sale (Serving SF & Bay Area)

San Francisco, CA

Situated in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, The Bay Area's mix of historic Victorian homes, modern condominiums, and suburban residences provides a dynamic market for renovation projects....

$1,110,000

$1,110,000

Well-Established Organic Dry-Cleaning Plant – Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

This long-established organic dry-cleaning plant has served the Los Angeles community for approximately 39 years and has built a strong reputation for quality garment care and dependable service. The...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $132,000

Highly Profitable Property Management Business**In Escrow**

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly Profitable Property Management Business in Los Angeles County. This business is under contract and in escrow. If you are interested in providing your name in case it becomes available or other...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $700,000

Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Desirable size starter route ready to grow. Well maintained pools mainly on the Westside, ,Crystal clear and algae free! Majority won through referrals. Own your own recession-proof business. Create...

$48,000

$48,000

Cash Flow: $53,000

Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale

Merced County, CA

Amazing route that the seller is sad to let go of. This route consists of long term, good paying, and well-established clients. There is plenty of room for growth in each area, and all the routes are...

$89,400

$89,400

Cash Flow: $95,500

Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Accounts, and Setup

Orange County, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located on the border of Los Angeles and Orange...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Established restoration business - franchise or full asset sale

Ventura, CA

Fully outfitted restoration company....

$400,000

$400,000

$5M Rev. LTC Pharmacy – 200–300 Beds Served – Closed Door – California

Orange County, CA

HS Listing ID-71606 • Established closed-door LTC pharmacy located in Orange County, California • Servicing approximately 200–300 beds (70% hospice, 30% AL/B&C) • Centralized dispensing operation (all...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Premium Subscription Based Meal Prep Business — Established Bay Area

San Francisco, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-service culinary business operating in one of the most affluent and food-forward markets in the country. The company serves a diverse...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $444,680

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

California

California

Dean Wiltse

Sunbelt Network of Utah

Yucca Valley Pool Service Route for Sale

San Bernardino County, CA

Tight route with Solid rates makes this a profitable efficient route. Excellent route with room and opportunity to grow rapidly. Appreciative customers. Additional Service calls add another 5-7k month...

$216,000

$216,000

Cash Flow: $224,000

Full Service Kitchen Catering Banquet Hall

Yuba City, CA

For over a decade, this full-service catering and banquet hall operation has been weaving itself into the fabric of the Twin Cities community through the universal language of food. What began as one...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

High-Growth Bay Area Foundation Repair Business Semi-Absentee Owner

California

HS Listing ID-71555 Asking Price: $6,500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,928,827 (2025 Actual) | $4,500,000 (2026 Projected) Net Revenue (Weighted EBITDA): $992,190 (2025 Actual) | $1,625,000 (2026 Projected)...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Cash Flow: $992,190

Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

All routes are in desirable areas. Very loyal customers with great payment histories. Excellent starter route with room for growth. All routes are in great areas. Very loyal customers with great...

$79,200

$79,200

Cash Flow: $86,000

General Engineering Contractor

California

The Company is an established general engineering union contractor based in Northern California. It specializes as a one-stop-shop for exterior construction services of high density residential...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $3,435,000

Specialty Outdoor Event & Promotional Co.

Riverside County, CA

Own a premier brand in the live entertainment and experiential marketing space. This established promotional powerhouse produces high-profile outdoor sporting events, live concerts, and specialized...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

Architectural Design Firm

Orange County, CA

Project Design is a 40+ year architectural design firm serving commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients across Southern California and select national markets. The Company delivers full-cycle...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,003,000

Lisa Manifold

The Agency

Serving Orange County, CA

Our mission is to be the guiding force in facilitating seamless business transactions, specializing in the sale and acquisition of enterprises. We are dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations as they navigate the intricate landscape of buying and selling businesses. Our commitment extends beyond traditional brokerage services, encompassing a comprehensive suite of management, business, and tech solutions to ensure our clients not only achieve their transactional goals but also thrive in the ever-evolving business environment.

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Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable route with nearly all clients paying for chlorine tablets sold by the seller. Easy route overall. Highly successful veteran seller will fastrack a buyer into the business. Seller has a...

$114,000

$114,000

Cash Flow: $133,000

Chico Pool Service Route for Sale

Butte County, CA

Perfect starter route with all accounts in highly desirable Chico, CA. All accounts are residential and inground. Successful seasoned seller will be a great source of information. No Spas or...

$14,000

$14,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow

$3,700,000 - Butte County, CA

$3,700,000

Butte County, CA

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

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

Established Vacuum & Sewing Machine Sales & Repair Business

Berkeley, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected vacuum cleaner and sewing machine sales and repair business that has proudly served the Berkeley community for more than 65 years. This established...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Established Landscape Installation Business

Placer County, CA

This is a can't-miss 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...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $196,000

Reduced for Quick Sale Home Based Cleaning Business

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...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Passive Income Hands-off Coin Laundry (Assumable Loan Possibility)

Sacramento, CA

HANDS OFF COIN LAUNDRY - TURNKEY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - CASH PURCHASE OR Buyer Financing, NO SELLER FINANCING. DO NOT EMAIL ASKING FOR THE PAST 2 - 3 YEAR TAX RETURNS/INCOME STATEMENTS AND P&L. READ...

$425,000

$425,000

333K Net Absentee-Owner DME Business in California

California

Established 28 years, this fully licensed and accredited Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider has built a long-standing reputation serving patients across California. The company supplies...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $333,000

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

Dry Cleaner in Oak Park

Oak Park, CA

For Sale! An established dry-cleaning business in the highly desirable location of Oak Park. This business is known for its reputational customer service, superior stain removal skills, and dependable...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Mail Box business in San Fernando Valley

Sherman Oaks, CA

For sale is a mailbox and shipping center located in the San Fernando Valley. This mailbox store serves as a one-stop solution for all mailing and shipping needs. It offers private mailbox rentals...

$359,000

$359,000

Cash Flow: $132,000

On Site Laundry Rooms in Multifamily Buildings

Orange County, CA

Price Dropped from $120,000! There is approximately $100,000 worth of Coin Operated and/or Mobile Pay Washers and Dryers and office equipment and tools that go with the business. We own and lease...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

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 Analyzed446
Asking Price$350,000
Reported Revenue$541,386
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
$149,250$350,000$821,250

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$260,000$84,000
Median$541,386$156,000
Upper Quartile$1,273,079$291,038

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 Quartile0.511.53
Median0.752.45
Upper Quartile1.033.41

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 $350,000, though prices range from under $149,250 to well over $821,250.

How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $541,386 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 0.51 to 1.03, with a median of 0.75. Earning multiples range from 1.53 to 3.41, with the median at 2.45. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 2.45 times its annual owner earnings.

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