Sacramento County, CA
The owner is semi-absentee from the business and day-to-day operations. Owner does not perform body piercing procedures and has a Full-Time Manager. This body piercing studio is highly rated on Yelp,...

Sacramento County, CA
The owner is semi-absentee from the business and day-to-day operations. Owner does not perform body piercing procedures and has a Full-Time Manager. This body piercing studio is highly rated on Yelp,...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $185,000

Woodland, CA
Here's your opportunity to join the dynamic staffing and recruiting industry as the franchise owner of a well-established, well-known staffing brand in growing Yolo County! The current owner has...
$289,000

Phoenix, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Phoenix, Arizona. The owner-operator is downsizing. The restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. This is an excellent...
$20,000

Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
8 ATM Locations in the San Francisco, CA area - all high-end Hotels, one shopping mall - making $15,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $26,322 Buyer must join ACFN ATM franchise...
$26,322
Cash Flow: $15,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
5 ATM Locations (plus one extra machine) in the Santa Barbara, CA area all high-end Hotels, making $12,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $22,647 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
$22,647
Cash Flow: $12,500
Turlock, CA
DECORATIVE GIANT ARTIFICIAL TREES - ASSET SALE Established in 1997, this specialized event rental asset portfolio features an impressive collection of giant artificial trees measuring 12-16 feet tall...
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, fully equipped dental clinic in the heart of Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. The office features 5 operatories, premium Henry Schein and Midmark equipment,...
$760,000
Santa Ana, CA
Laundromat located in the heart of Santa Ana, CA. with state of the art Continental Girbau equipment, and over 4k active loyalty card members, adding 906 loyalty card members with balances in the last...
$695,000
Escondido, CA
Established Coin Laundromat Asset Sale - Escondido, CA This fully equipped coin laundromat represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete laundry operation at a significantly reduced...
$80,000
Available in California
Invest in the fastest-growing and (best in category) mosquito control franchise in the U.S. with low investment, proprietary products, and industry leading customer retention.
$150,000
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Top essential pool service route Modesto, Ca. Chemical Only. Great route. 156 accounts $12.650 monthly recurring income, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well established...
$139,150
Sacramento, CA
You might consider buying The Freeport Car Wash - 2955 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95818. The owners will sell the car wash and rent the land back to the buyer for $2000.00 a month. Lease and...
$399,000
$225,000
Chino, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Asking Price: $200,000 (Furniture and Accessories valued at over $500,000) Are you ready to own an exciting and lucrative business in the heart of the Los Angeles real estate market? This established...
$200,000
Chico, CA
Top essential pool service route. Great high income 2 day route. $2,935.00 monthly recurring income, all chemicals are billed EXTRA, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well...
$29,350
Harmohan Rathour
RE/MAX Golden Empire
Serving Kern County, CA
Experience In Action. When you work with a RE/MAX Commercial Practioner, you're partnering with a global network of 3,300+ commercial real estate professionals backed by the number 1 name in real estate. Practitioners have the knowledge, experience, and network to help you reach your investing goals.
Paso Robles, CA
Turn-key 1971 Land Yacht Airstream. Fully renovated & remodeled into a mobile bar for beer, wine, cocktail or coffee service. This is the perfect trailer for event catering. Complete with a VIP lounge...
$59,900
Indio, CA
--> Great Opportunity for an Unopened Franchise Territory with Pink's Window Services - One of the Fastest Growing Home Service Franchise Concepts Out There! --> Pink's Window Services is listed in...
$55,000
San Mateo, CA
Established restaurant and catering service asset sale opportunity in San Mateo, California. This turnkey operation was founded in 2020 and is strategically positioned in a high-traffic area with...
$100,000
Fullerton, CA
At A1 Machining and Welding we specialize in Aluminum welding, Stainless Steel welding, and Steel Welding welding. We also provide welding on Cast aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel, Brass, Copper, and...
$88,000
Irvine, CA
Various sizes Commercial Kitchens in Irvine. Catering , Meal Prep, Ghost and commisary kitchens.Irvine,freeway access 5 year lease with (3) 5 year options. Commercial Kitchen fully built out and...
$3,000
Available Nationwide
Low Stress, Home Based. MobileDumps is the dumpster rental alternative suited to fit the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Now at 31 locations nationwide.
$60,000
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--> Asset sale for three large franchise territories across the Sacramento, CA market area for a super popular and fast growing non-traditional cleaning services company - Pinks Window Cleaning! You...
$99,500
Van Nuys, CA
Top essential pool service route. Great route. 62 accounts $7,635.00 monthly recurring income, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well established accounts. Training and...
$91,620
$79,800
Hemet, CA
Riverside, CA
4525 Commerce Street Riverside, CA 95207 Auction Starts Oct 20 Opening Bid $225,000 Bid Online Auction Starts: 9:00 AM CT Monday, October 20, 2025 Auction Ends: 11:00 AM CT Wednesday, October 22, 2025...
Not Disclosed
Portola, CA
Located in core commercial area of Portola, CA. on Highway 70 with great visibility and daily traffic. This building can suit an investor or a buyer looking for new workspace. Possible uses for the...
$290,000
Sacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this Commercial Kitchen Property centrally located and ideally set up for catering and commissary use. The site benefits from its close proximity to Downtown Sacramento, and...
$799,000
Own your own “boring business” in one of the most untapped and overlooked opportunities in America. Most people never think twice about a business like this. Window cleaning? At first glance, it...
$69,000
Are you ready to own a business that combines innovative technology with exceptional customer service in a thriving market? This franchise offers a unique cleaning process that stands out from...
$30,000
In 2015, Farmer’s Insurance ran a Superbowl commercial highlighting the dangers of clogged dryer vents. Overnight, a little known service industry boomed as million of people realized they had never...
$89,000
The Curbing Business can be a rewarding investment into your future, delivering the financial freedom and stability we all strive for. It’s a proven business on a trailer combined with the certified...
$9,650
Available in California
Join the leader in residential plumbing services! We provide tools and support so our franchise owners grow their business and dominate their market.
$150,000
See More FranchisesD.O.L.L.S. Cleaning is a recognized leader in the residential and commercial cleaning industry, offering a reliable, customer-centric approach that sets it apart. Founded on the principles of...
$35,000
Established three years ago, Abode and Bugserv have been dedicated to providing efficient and effective home maintenance and pest control solutions to thousands of satisfied customers. Our commitment...
$12,500
$140,000
San Diego County, CA
Modern Dumpster Rental is the solution for new home construction, home remodels, commercial and industrial construction projects. Our junk/waste removal services are friendly, professional and...
$40,000
All of the value in this opportunity is in the revenue generation, sales, marketing, and software. We provide a revenue stream from day 1, and a system that builds a recurring revenue client base over...
$39,000
Available Nationwide
Own a Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Business That Keeps the Food Service Industry Running
$100,000
See More Franchises"STOP PUTTING IT OFF - BE YOUR OWN BOSS!" You can be your own boss for an initial capital of only $249. We are way more reasonable than our competition! Their starting cost is from $5000 to $50,000!...
$249
Inception Lighting—Your Gateway to a Six-Figure, Year-Round Business Join Inception Lighting, a leader in commercial and residential permanent lighting applications, and become part of an industry...
$749
FRANCHISE for the EB1c Green Card $395,00 FRANCHISE. A great opportunity to join the Green Movement in Lawn care. All equipment is electric so the customers are very happy with the reduction in noise...
$395,000
Riverside County, CA
$200,000
Orange County, CA
$850,000
John Ovrom
EXIT CONSULTING GROUP
Serving San Diego County, CA
Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG) is a premier exit strategies management firm built upon the experience of professionals who have sharpened their skills by starting, growing, managing, and selling multiple companies of their own. We give profitable businesses the ability to build comprehensive strategies to navigate upcoming transitions successfully. As the transaction advisor, we specialize in developing roadmaps for businesses either going through or anticipating a transition, helping with everything from setting up for generational success, exit strategies, partner disputes, developing value adding strategies, selling and more. Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we define what success looks like and then establish a plan of action to achieve those results. Depending on the business and ideal timetable, those results range. We work to help owners successfully exit their business in a way that the organization still thrives, drive value to the business to increase sale revenues, mitigate disunity between key stakeholders to identify clear path moving forward, manage the transaction of the sale and more.
Orange County, CA
$550,000
San Diego County, CA
$189,000
$950,000
California
Orange County, CA
$435,000
Irvine, CA
$1,165,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$416,000
Orange County, CA
$699,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lynwood, CA
$4,500,000
Torrance, CA
$99,000
Upland, CA
$280,000
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Orange County, CA
$894,000
Upland, CA
$25,000
Available in California
$100,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
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Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
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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