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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Start-upB2B Mobile Service Business with $175K Current Revenue

If you are looking for a recession-resistant business built on repeat service that yields recurring revenue, this is it! Our environmental franchises have been handling the tough but essential job of...

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Start-upLow Investment, Low Overhead, Recurring Revenue Model

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...

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$89,000

Start-up

$89,000

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Start-upLandscape Curbing Business with Custom Trailer

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...

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$9,650

Start-up

$9,650

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Start-upMobile Firearms Simulator

Turn-Key mobile state of the art firearms scenario-based shooting simulator. This is one of the best and most realistic firearms simulators you can bring to the public at any event or party. The...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Start-upAffordable Pre-packaged Pest Control Subscription Company

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...

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$20,000

Start-up

$20,000

Start-upModern Dumpster Rental Franchise Offers a Turnkey Business Blueprint

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...

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$40,000

Start-up

$40,000

Start-upFastest Labs of Westminster

Certified drug testing, dna testing, and breath and alcohol testing facility....

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$25,000

Start-up

$25,000

Start-upD.O.L.L.S. Cleaning Franchise Opportunity – Trusted Brand in Cleaning

D.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...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Window & Door Business For Sale- Very Profitable for over 25 years!

Walnut Creek, CA

Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable Window and Door company that has been serving [insert local area or region] with excellence since 2000. Known for its...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $523,000

Profitable Upscale furniture store & interior design business for sale

San Diego, CA

This is one of Southern California's premier luxury furniture and interior design stores. For 19 years, it has been serving an affluent customer base in one of the highest per capita areas in the...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $704,755

Chapel & Funeral Home Founded in 1993

Fresno, CA

Founded in 1993. Operates from a beautiful historic two-story Neoclassical building on nearly half an acre in Downtown Fresno. The facility includes gathering rooms, private rooms, multiple bathrooms,...

$995,000

$995,000

Established Laundromat with New Equipment & Growth Potential

Sacramento, CA

Rare opportunity to own a turnkey laundromat with over 20 years of proven stability in the community. This store was recently upgraded with 1-year-old Dexter washers and dryers, including: 5 × 25 lb...

$340,000

$340,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Profitable HVAC business in the Bay Area

$250,000 - Santa Clara County, CA

$250,000

Santa Clara County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Budget Blinds Franchise

Riverside, CA

Budget Blinds of Riverside is a well-established franchise offering professional sales and installation of custom window coverings. The business is fully mobile, serving homeowners throughout the...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

8 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale

Rialto, CA

Summary Overview: 4 dedicated (solo) runs 2 unassigned run (1 solo/1 team) 2 trucks doing local spot work Runs domiciled out of (2) regional terminals in Rialto and Oceanside, CA FT manager in place...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $374,887

Houmehr "Mike" Panoussi

Liberty Business Advisors

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers both domestically and internationally. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Our vast experience enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. We not only emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative.

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Remodeling Goldmine: Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Now Available

Fresno, CA

Step into a proven, profitable home improvement business backed by a nationally recognized franchise brand. This Kitchen Tune-Up franchise offers kitchen updates that homeowners love—cabinet refacing,...

$260,000

$260,000

Established Home Staging Business for Sale

Pacheco, CA

Home Staging Business for Sale – Concord, CA Established and well-regarded home staging business serving Concord and the greater Bay Area, specializing in helping homeowners and real estate...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Preschool + RE: $488K SDE - 50 YR History, Buyer Friendly Loan

Ventura County, CA

This is a rare chance to acquire one of the area’s longest-standing and most respected preschools, offered as a combined business and real estate package. With over 50 years serving the community, the...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $488,000

Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location

San Mateo County, CA

Fully established and long-standing business serving the community as a one-stop shop for shipping, mailbox rentals, printing, and essential business services. Known for reliability and trust, this...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $154,381

Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway

San Diego County, CA

California-based SaaS provider of a patented email encryption platform designed for regulated industries where secure communication is mission-critical. As a market-leading technology provider for...

$2,270,000

$2,270,000

Cash Flow: $380,320

Reputable Leather Restoration Business – Stable Revenue, Franchiseable

Orange County, CA

Established Leather Restoration Business - Profitable Turnkey Opportunity This well-established leather repair and restoration business has operated successfully for over 17 years in Orange County,...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $122,882

Marketing Agency. 20% EBITDA margin

San Francisco, CA

A twenty-two year old marketing/advertising agency with B2B tech and retail clients is being offered for sale. The two owners work roughly 10 hours per week each, relying on a well-tenured team to...

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business

$200,000 - San Diego County, CA

$200,000

San Diego County, CA

Elk Grove Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Great starter route in highly desired areas. Great loyal customers with strong payment histories. Really agreeable and appreciative customers. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own...

$97,200

$97,200

Cash Flow: $113,000

High-Growth Residential Cleaning Franchise Resale - Prime San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Take the reins of an established and highly profitable residential cleaning franchise in one of Southern California's most desirable markets. This is a rare resale opportunity to own a piece of a...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

High Traffic Dry Cleaners For Sale

Rocklin, CA

This dry cleaners has been open for decades and is now up for sale. This business has been a staple of the Rocklin community for a very long time. Reputation and trust means everything in this...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Coin Laundry - Owner Absentee-Plenty of Parking

Santa Clara County, CA

Owner Absentee Laundromat is located in a shopping center with lots of parking spots. This laundromat has been established for 20 years. Current owner took it over since 2020. This is considered asset...

$296,000

$296,000

A turn-key business for the mosquito & pest season!

Orange County, CA

Established Turn-Key Pest Control Franchise in Orange County This profitable pest control franchise offers an exceptional opportunity to enter Orange County's thriving pest management market....

$69,500

$69,500

Cash Flow: $65,000

Dry Cleaner Agency Great Location Near Huntington Hospital

Pasadena, CA

Great dry cleaner and alteration agency in a well desired area of Pasadena with lots of parking and potential for owner who knows the industry. Upscale area and prices, established for over 30 years....

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Confidential Law Practice for Sale with Contracts

California

Confidential opportunity to acquire a high margin, low overhead solo law practice rooted in Southern California with the flexibility and infrastructure to serve clients across the entire state. This...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $657,880

Handmade, Non-Toxic Kitchenware with Cultural Flair

Orange County, CA

This premium lifestyle brand offers a unique range of handcrafted kitchen and dining pieces, all made without harmful chemicals and inspired by longstanding cultural artistry. Standout creations—such...

$505,000

$505,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route

Hemet, CA

Here’s your chance to own a pool in Hemet! It consists of only 2 commercial accounts generating $6,650 per month and more from repairs and filter cleans. This is an owner-operated route. What is a...

$79,800

$79,800

Cash Flow: $43,668

High demand recession proof business

$35,000 - San Francisco, CA

$35,000

San Francisco, CA

Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - SC2240

California

Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - Amazing Growth Potential! - SC2240 Financial Information Asking Price: $350,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $800,000 Down...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate

South Gate, CA

This mail box place is so amazing and fantastic and if you look for the quality service of the mail box rentals and shipping, this is the place and they offer all services at one location and this...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $324,000

Great Wash/Dry/Fold opportunity in the South Bay -IN ESCROW

Los Angeles County, CA

We are not your typical laundromat. We see our customers as invited guests to an enjoyable space where, we as the host, want to provide our customers an experience which is memorable, enjoyable and...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!

Lemon Grove, CA

Long established and trusted registration service for sale. Owners have other business obligations and need to sell. This is considered an essential business and is a must have service that services...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Pediatric Therapy, Semi-Absentee, $366K SDE, Seller Financing

San Diego, CA

For over two decades, this pediatric therapy practice has been a trusted resource for families across San Diego County. With two thriving locations, the business specializes in evidence-based speech,...

$1,210,000

$1,210,000

Cash Flow: $366,000

High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity

Anaheim, CA

This long-established mobile service business provides custom screen installation and repair throughout an exclusive coastal territory. Operating for over 20 years, it serves a high-density...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $10,360

Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale

Stanislaus County, CA

Perfect starter route with 45 chemical only clients. Very tight route with many of the accounts in the same neighborhood. Driving time and gas expenses are minimized. Clients are groomed to approve of...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $80,000

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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Established Property Management Business with clients over 20 yrs

Fontana, CA

Established Property Management Business - Fontana, CA This well-established property management company has been serving the Inland Empire since 2009, offering an exceptional opportunity for a new...

$350,000

$350,000

Government Procurement Contracting Business Navy Focus San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Operating for 35+ years, this Navy focused company contracts as a logistics supplier with a long-standing, profitable relationship to the U.S. Navy. The company serves a niche with very little...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $97,742

10+ Yr Business Brokerage and M&A Firm

$1,200,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,200,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Private Established Postal shop in Fresno,CA

Fresno, CA

Private Postal shipping shop in Fresno,CA * Asking price is $85,000 plus inventory * Shipping/packing services for FedEx, DHL, and international shipping * Services available: Packing/shipping,...

$85,000

$85,000

Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area

Alameda County, CA

Busy Sewing Alteration and Wedding Dress store is located in an high end neighborhood. Seller is getting retired. She wants the new owner to take care of all her customers and continue the successful...

$120,000

$120,000

9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA

Fairfield, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of FAIRFIELD CA. All routes are close or contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route...

$1,224,000

$1,224,000

9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA

South San Francisco, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of the SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA station. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. 100% overlapped in...

$1,179,000

$1,179,000

Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA

Orange County, CA

The shop offers complete automotive repair and maintenance services for both domestic and foreign vehicles, including hybrids. With ASE-certified Master Technicians, strong community ties, and modern...

$429,000

$429,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Based in Northern California, the Company provides global marketing research to the healthcare, medical device and pharmaceutical industries. The Company uses qualitative and...

Cash Flow: $150,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!

Kelseyville, CA

Landscaping Business for Sale – Lake County, CA Turnkey, profitable landscaping & defensible space company. • 2024 Revenue: $328K+ • Net Income: $162K+ • Over $30k in trailers & equipment included •...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $177,948

Pressure Washing Cleaning Service

San Diego County, CA

Your opportunity to own a fast growing pressure washing service. A San Diego-based exterior cleaning company that has been serving all of San Diego County since 2023. The business offers a range of...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $106,296

Commercial Electrical & Lighting, Service & Repair Corp.

Orange County, CA

Turnkey Commercial Lighting & Electrical Contracting Business – South Orange County, CA Asking Price: $4.2M Location: Laguna Hills, California Established: 25+ Years Facilities: 6,500 sq ft...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners

Westlake Village, CA

The Champions of dry cleaning. Best area to do business. Busy, high volume shopping center. 32 years of loyal customers. Fully equipped. Green for you and the environment. Great income opportunity...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $52,000

Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use

Daly City, CA

Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use RRC# 5100 Location: Daly City Description: This versatile property offers a rare opportunity for operators seeking a fully built-out...

$99,000

$99,000

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

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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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