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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Escondido Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Long Term customers in desirable North County San Diego. Routes are sparse in the San Diego market. Service technicians potentially available, Solid monthly rates. Additional yearly profits from...

$110,400

$110,400

Cash Flow: $122,000

Established Landscaping Business Serving Long Beach/South LA/North OC

Los Angeles County, CA

This established landscaping business has been active for 25 years with a strong reputation and client relationships with many property management companies that include landscape maintenance...

$450,000

$450,000

30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi

Encino, CA

Long-established laboratory with grandfathered in-network insurance contracts — including with major providers no longer extending such agreements to privately held labs. Location: Busy Medical...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Absentee-Run Dry Cleaner for Sale in Union City, CA!

Union City, CA

Here's an exceptional opportunity to acquire a newly remodeled dry cleaning business with brand-new equipment in a bustling Union City, CA. This is a true turn-key operation, currently 100%...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $141,570

Coin Operated Laundry Main Street In Plaza

Van Nuys, CA

FRONT LOADING DOUBLE STACK WASHERS 35X DRYERS TOP LOADING 36X VENDING MACHINE 1X COIN CHANGING MACHINE 4X LOCKED BATHROOM 1500+ SQUARE FEET NAVIENT TAKNLESS WATER HEATER 2X RING CAMERAS SOAP...

$349,000

$349,000

Carpet Cleaning Business

Fresno, CA

A well-established and reputable residential and commercial cleaning company headquartered in Fresno, California. Founded in 2007, the company has earned a loyal customer base by delivering...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $123,000

Property Damage/Restoration Company

Pleasanton, CA

Fpr Sale: this business that has a database of property management contacts which create reoccurring revenue streams.This is a multi-tier / multi-revenue business which starts with professional carpet...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $475,000

Profitable Power Equipment Retail & Service

California

This well-established retail and service business specializes in outdoor power equipment sales and repair. Operating for nearly five decades, the company has built a loyal customer base that includes...

$895,000

$895,000

Cash Flow: $322,846

Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers

California

Step into the future of clean energy with this established and profitable solar and battery installation business based in Southern California. The business is thriving, with healthy Q1 sales and a...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

Cash Flow: $624,655

Monterey County-Established Flooring Franchise with Mobile Showroom

Salinas, CA

Step into an established, busy, exclusive territory FRANCHISE business, providing high-quality residential and commercial flooring solutions. The business features a fully equipped mobile showroom...

$250,000

$250,000

Established Security Firm with Strong Client Base

Los Angeles County, CA

Operating throughout key Southern California counties, this security company has built a dependable reputation for delivering reliable patrol services. Serving areas including Los Angeles, Orange, and...

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!

Los Angeles, CA

This south Los Angeles County legal practice specializes in immigration matters, including visas, renewals and the citizenship process. This well-established 30 year old practice primarily deals with...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $107,490

Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base

$8,100,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$8,100,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Established Real Estate Staging Company

Orange County, CA

Established real estate staging company for sale in Orange County that services residential real estate listings for sale. FF&E included with the sale is over $200,000 in furniture of a variety of...

$300,000

$300,000

ATM Route - Strong Cash Flow

Los Angeles County, CA

Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles - Number of Units: 50 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-4 years - Established: 2020 - Annual Net Cashflow: ~$192,000 - Cashloading: In...

$1,152,000

$1,152,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI

Accel Business Advisors

Serving Alameda County, CA

We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.

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Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential

Los Angeles, CA

This is a retail packing and shipping store partnered with major carriers such as UPS, USPS, and FedEx. In addition to shipping, the store offers a variety of ancillary services including copying,...

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Established Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue

Sacramento County, CA

Long-established pest control company with 20+ years of organic growth and a stellar reputation. Serving 5 counties, this business generates strong recurring revenue and high cash flow from a solid...

$740,000

$740,000

Cash Flow: $250,853

Auto Glass Shop

Santa Clara County, CA

Auto Glass has been providing high-quality auto glass services for over 21 years,services, including windshield replacement, side, and back window repairs.They specialize in windshield calibration for...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $158,829

Landscape Maintenance Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Landscape Maintenance Business for sale, offering services to apartment complexes, business centers, and residential rental properties. The company has a strong, loyal client base with several...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $125,917

Leadership Training Business - $123K Cash Flow

Riverside County, CA

Established in 2019, this profitable leadership training and consulting business has already generated over $1.5M in sales and continues to grow with 80%+ repeat clients. Operating in Riverside County...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $122,511

Expert General Contracting - Remodeling Design Service

Los Angeles, CA

Step into ownership of a highly profitable, cash-flowing general contracting, design and remodeling business located in one of Los Angeles’ most dynamic and rapidly growing communities—without needing...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $126,115

Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners

San Bernardino County, CA

Dry Cleaners Drop shop & Alteration 6 days open M-F 7:30 am to 5:30 pm SAT 9:00 am to 2:00 pm...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Carmel By The Sea Real Estate Company

$1,600,000 - Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

$1,600,000

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

Make your mark on Sunset Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA

Incredible opportunity to own a brand new laundromat fully retooled and opened in early 2024 with a growing customer base. This very desirable location has excellent demographics, reasonable rent with...

$650,000

$650,000

Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.

Los Angeles, CA

This mail box store is the best place in the area for any mailing related needs and this one stop shop offers multiple services in one location and there is no competition close by.and the location is...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Home Based Digital Advertising Firm For Sale In Columbus

Columbus, CA

This turn-key business sells social media marketing ,traditional advertising and search engine optimization as well as a full suite of business support products .The sale price includes a large...

$109,000

$109,000

Cash Flow: $91,400

Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

This store is located in a busy area with constant streams of foot traffic.. It has been in business for over 20 years and is four blocks from the ocean in a prime location. Owners are seniors dealing...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Hotel For Sale Berkeley, CA

Berkeley, CA

This 3 story, interior corridor hotel has 113 keys and has an excellent location on University Avenue. The hotel is near The University of California - Berkeley, the Lawrence Berkeley National...

$19,500,000

$19,500,000

Established Nearshore Software Staff Augmentation Firm

Orange County, CA

Keystone Business Advisors is pleased to bring to market this successful agency that provides nearshore software talent for innovative technology companies looking to rapidly scale software...

Locksmith Business For Sale In Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Profitable locksmith business for sale, operating statewide in California under three established brands. The seller has a locksmith license and not a contractor’s license. He subcontracts when the...

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $345,264

29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California

California

The first spray foam contractor on the scene, this insulation business has been in business for 29 years and is positioned for a new owner operator to step in and take it to the next level. With 10...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $288,000

Well Established Turn Key Locksmith retail and service

Ventura County, CA

SBA pre-qualified. This established locksmith and service business has been proudly serving the community and surrounding areas for over 30 years. With a distinctive retail location in a highly...

$360,000

$360,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Sacramento, CA: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale

$2,470,000 - Sacramento, CA

$2,470,000

Sacramento, CA

Orangevale Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Pools are a nice mix of older and newer pools in very nice neighborhoods. All are contained in Sacramento County and are all North of the American River in desirable areas. Seller is open to refer any...

$98,400

$98,400

Cash Flow: $114,000

Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay

Santa Clara County, CA

This well-established multi-store Dry cleaners has been in operation for over a decade. It is located in an affluent neighborhood with high visibility in a popular shopping center in the South Bay....

$179,500

$179,500

Cash Flow: $84,214

Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California

California

Well established cannabis laboratory in Southern California. Established: 2017 (S-Corp), Licenses: All in perfect standing, Accreditation: ISO Certified Summary: Manhattan Biz is proud to present one...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Dry Cleaning Plant

Diamond Bar, CA

For Sale: Well-Established Dry Cleaning Business This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and reputable dry cleaning business located in a high-traffic area with a loyal customer base....

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $114,000

Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!

Monterey, CA

Mobile Floor Showroom and Installation Business For Sale Make an investment in a thriving, established flooring franchise that's revolutionizing the industry! With financing options available and an...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $62,500

Laundromat Opportunity in the Heart of Camarillo

Camarillo, CA

Highly sought after location in a large shopping center with great parking in Camarillo. Established Fluff and Fold with drop box. Convenient layout with front and back doors and parking for both...

$240,000

$240,000

Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake

Los Angeles, CA

This mail box is the best place in the area for any mailing related things and this one stop shop offers multiple services in one location. This private mail box rentals are affordable and accessible...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

National Pool Route Sales Lic RE Broker CA#01899885 FL#BK33740409

National Pool Route Sales, LLC

Serving Orange County, CA

National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.

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Land Use Consulting North County San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Land use planning, landscape architecture, land use policy formulation, environmental assessments, and entitlement processing and permitting services located in North County, CA since 1985....

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $302,138

Profitable Catering Company in SoCal

California

This well-established catering business showcases robust financial growth and prestigious industry recognition. Since 2005, the company has shown impressive revenue growth, increasing from $4.2...

$4,650,000

$4,650,000

Cash Flow: $1,318,565

Established-Passive Income 24/7 Live Monitoring- LICENSED!

$390,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$390,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Los Angeles Franchise Expansion - Forbes Top 10 Franchise Cleaning

Los Angeles, CA

To speak with me, complete the form to the right. You'll get direct access to my calendar via email—let’s talk! Ambitious and ready to build a wealth-generating business in the $100B+ home cleaning...

$350,000

$350,000

San Diego Franchise Expansion - Forbes Top 10 Franchise Home Cleaning

San Diego, CA

To speak with me, complete the form to the right. You'll get direct access to my calendar via email—let’s talk! Ambitious and ready to build a wealth-generating business in the $100B+ home cleaning...

$350,000

$350,000

Soil & Foundation Engineering Company

La Mesa, CA

• $2.57 Billion Global Geotech Engineering Market • 45 Years Goodwill w/ Zero Lawsuits • Assignable Below Market Lease ($2,500 monthly) • Constant Loyal Client Base • New Business Only Word of Mouth...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Third-Party Wrap Insurance Administrator

California

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, niche Wrap-Insurance Administrative Services Company with a strong track record of delivering specialized, bundled risk management programs. The...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $81,538

$1,779,000 Income - Property Management / Manager-run, Fully Staffed

Cambria, CA

This is a very profitable, turnkey manager-run, fully staffed, open and operating, home-based business in the Central Coast, CA area. This is a prime, highly visited vacation area. The business has...

$8,895,000

$8,895,000

Cypress Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Most pools are small cherry pools. Extra income from filter and salt cell cleanings. Free used equipment on hand. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or...

$70,800

$70,800

Cash Flow: $83,000

Hood Cleaning Business - Bentonville

Bentonville, CA

This is a highly successful, scale-able, hood cleaning business. The sale price includes late model vehicles, and all equipment and chemical assets needed to run daily operations. Kitchen Hood...

$234,990

$234,990

Cash Flow: $213,000

Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay

Santa Clara County, CA

This well-established multi-store Dry cleaners has been in operation for over a decade. It is located in an affluent neighborhood with high visibility in a popular shopping center in the South Bay....

$179,500

$179,500

Cash Flow: $84,214

Antioch Pool Service Route for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Very tight with no freeway driving each day Mon-Thurs pools are very close to each other. 19 full service, 28 chemical only and others are mid level service allowing one person to service all...

$136,800

$136,800

Cash Flow: $142,000

Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run

Oakland, CA

Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run. Monthly Estimated Gross: $23,601 and Monthly Estimated Cash Flow: $7,697 Rent: $4,698 for 2,300 sf. Lease until 10/2026 Plus 10 years option...

$623,000

$623,000

Cash Flow: $92,366

Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, CA

This is one of the best dry cleaners in the area and the perfect location for the dry cleaners with ample parking and lots of loyal customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an aggressive owner...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Buy or Sell a Service Business in California

For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in California, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of California service businesses.


Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

423

Median Asking Price  

$322,500

Median Reported Revenue  

$400,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$136,896

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


California Service Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.52

1.76

Median

0.80

2.58

Upper Quartile

1.18

3.47

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a service business in California?

Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in California is approximately $322,500.

How much do service business owners earn?

These businesses vary in sales volume, but California service business owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $136,896. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.

How do I value a service business?

Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples of service businesses in California range from 0.52 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.47, with the median at 2.58. These values indicate that a typical service business in California may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner’s earnings.


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