REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Coin Laundry and Coin Car Wash with Property Sale
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
Los Angeles Molecular Laboratory with Medicare and Medi-Cal
Los Angeles, CA
Established Home Inspection Business – Prime High Desert Territory
Menifee, CA
Catering Business for Sale - Weddings, Corporate & Private Events
San Diego County, CA
Coin Laundry with the Property in Compton
Compton, CA
MailBoc Rental & Shipping in San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Oak Park
San Pedro, CA
Turnkey Flagship Restaurant Opportunity in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
Own a Landscape Specialty Maintenance Business
West Los Angeles, CA
Image360
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Established Landscaping Business With Strong Cash Flow
Pine Grove, CA
Boutique Event Venue -Turn key and Established
Ventura, CA
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Commercial Catering Kitchen with Low Rent and Sublease Income
Napa County, CA
High Volume Retiring with good Profit Dry Cleaners
Lake Forest, CA
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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15 Year Old Catering Company Business For Sale PRICE REDUCTION!
Alameda, CA
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
20 Plus Years-Longtime Law Practice-Turn Key- Extensive Client List!
San Francisco, CA
Mail Box Rental and Shipping in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
Premier Architecture & Design Studio #IBB20251105
San Bernardino County, CA
Window World
Franchise
Available in California
Restaurant and Catering Company in Sonoma County For Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Absentee, Remotely Run Wedding Photography & Videography Business
Los Angeles, CA
Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive, Lucrative
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
Smog Test Only
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Landscaping Maintenance & Construction Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
El Dorado County, CA
Full Plant Dry Cleaners-Very Low Rent-Busy Location
Alameda County, CA
Established, Profitable Court Reporting Firm in CA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
Irvine Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Sonoma County Dry Cleaners PRIME LOCATION!!
Sonoma County, CA
Established Mobile Video Game Entertainment Business
San Diego, CA
WCH Service Bureau
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Sherman Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD
$50,000
National City, CA
Large Coin Laundry | 50 Washers & 48 Dryers | $38K-$42K Monthly Revenu
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Legal Document Assistant Business
Contra Costa County, CA
Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
5 Star Junk Removal Co for Sale, 2024 Isuzu Dump Truck + All Permits
Marin County, CA
Home Remodeling Company For Sale (Serving SF & Bay Area)
San Francisco, CA
Well-Established Organic Dry-Cleaning Plant – Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Profitable Property Management Business**In Escrow**
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Vacuum and Sewing Machine Service and Sales
Napa County, CA
REBECCA CHATHAM
RLC Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
RLC Business Brokers is a boutique M&A firm based in Orange County, CA, focused on the sale of small and lower middle market businesses across a range of industries. We specialize in helping service-based and cash-flowing main street businesses prepare for and successfully navigate the sale process. Founder Rebecca Chatham has personally built and sold multiple companies, including a document shredding business, a commercial cleaning operation, and a landscape construction company. Prior to launching RLC, she held a management role with Allstate Insurance, where she supported independent agency owners in buying, selling, merging, and financing their businesses. With firsthand experience on both sides of the table, she brings a uniquely empathetic, strategic, and results-driven approach to each transaction. At RLC, we believe that even small businesses deserve expert representation. We offer a modern, transparent brokerage experience built on trust, hustle, and clear communication. We understand that many owners don’t have perfect books and we specialize in uncovering and presenting the real value behind years of hard work. We take on a limited number of listings to give each one the attention it deserves. Whether you're looking to retire, relocate, or explore your business’s worth for the first time, RLC is your trusted partner in building a clear, profitable exit strategy.
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Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Accounts, and Setup
Orange County, CA
Established restoration business - franchise or full asset sale
Ventura, CA
3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale
$3,850,000
Truckee, CA
$5M Rev. LTC Pharmacy – 200–300 Beds Served – Closed Door – California
Orange County, CA
Premium Subscription-Based Meal Prep Business | $1.9M TTM Revenue
San Francisco, CA
ATC Healthcare Services
Franchise
Available in California
Sewer and Drain Service
Monterey County, CA
Full Service Kitchen Catering Banquet Hall
Yuba City, CA
Brentwood, Pool Service Route for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
Plumbing Business - Local and Residential
San Diego, CA
Full-Service HVAC Company Serving Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
High-Growth Bay Area Foundation Repair Business Semi-Absentee Owner
California
General Engineering Contractor
California
Specialty Outdoor Event & Promotional Co.
Riverside County, CA
Architectural Design Firm
Orange County, CA
Website Closers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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 | 434 |
| Asking Price | $395,250 |
| Reported Revenue | $545,000 |
| 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 | $395,250 | $839,041 |
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 | $267,709 | $88,795 |
| Median | $545,000 | $156,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,324,674 | $293,000 |
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 | 0.52 | 1.45 |
| Median | 0.76 | 2.44 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.02 | 3.32 |
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 $395,250, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $839,041.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $545,000 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 0.52 to 1.02, with a median of 0.76. Earning multiples range from 1.45 to 3.32, with the median at 2.44. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.76 times its annual revenue, and 2.44 times its annual owner earnings.
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