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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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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...

$435,000

$435,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Laundromat for Sale - NEW Speed Queen Washers (Long Beach, CA)

Long Beach, CA

A clean and spacious laundromat rich in history and nostalgia, by the loyal customers, surrounding businesses, neighborhoods, and a newly built senior affordable housing apartment with great...

$490,000

$490,000

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

Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity

$95,000 - Marin County, CA

$95,000

Marin County, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

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

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

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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

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

EBITDA: $340,000

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

EBITDA: $326,000

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...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $150,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $150,000

Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market

$95,000 - Alameda County, CA

$95,000

Alameda County, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

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

RC3 Appliance Repair

Santa Rosa, CA

RC3 Appliance Repair - Established Santa Rosa Service Business This well-established appliance repair business offers an outstanding acquisition opportunity in Sonoma County's thriving market....

$85,000

$85,000

Profitable parking lot sweeping business for sale

San Joaquin County, CA

Well established (17 years) parking lot sweeping business for sale. Efficient route located in San Joaquin County California. Business comes with two sweeper trucks and one longstanding full time...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $129,000

8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA

Arcadia, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of ARCADIA CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route...

$795,000

$795,000

EBITDA: $250,000

7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA

Watsonville, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of SALINAS (WATSONVILLE) CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...

$695,000

$695,000

EBITDA: $203,000

Thriving LA/OC Landscaping & Irrigation Biz | $200K+ Monthly Revenue

$2,400,000 - Carson, CA

$2,400,000

Carson, CA

Laboratory with Medicare, 550K gross

Chatsworth, CA

Established clinical laboratory in Southern California, fully equipped for chemistry testing and operating for 2 years with an active Medicare contract. • Financials: Grossing ~$550,000 annually |...

$600,000

$600,000

Coin Laundry Business for Sale in Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County, CA

Business Description: * This is a coin laundry business for sale in Stanislaus County CA. * This business is located in a busy shopping center. * Monthly gross sales are up to $26,000 as per the owner...

$600,000

$600,000

Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

A locally rooted landscaping and garden services provider based in Coastal San Diego, specializing in transforming outdoor spaces into personalized, inviting environments. Catering to neighborhoods...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $78,000

Under Contract - Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles This well-established laundromat presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most desirable markets. Strategically positioned at the border of...

$550,000

$550,000

13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA

Windsor, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of SANTA ROSA (WINDSOR) CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

EBITDA: $349,000

8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA

Hayward, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D routes, fully overlapped, based out of HAYWARD CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes with an experienced...

$925,000

$925,000

EBITDA: $243,000

Detox Res Facilities in LA + Santa Barbara. RE Incl

Los Angeles County, CA

3 Luxury, High-end Drug, Alcohol and Behavior In-house Treatment Facilities in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. This transaction is; $3,000,000 for all 3 facilities and $15,000,000 for the 2 Montecito...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

Eon Lew

District Realty Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale

Fresno County, CA

25% price discount as of 8/8/25 makes this an amazingly great and rare deal. Ideal platform to rapidly build a Mega company - areas are prime for growth. Business Goodwill included via Business Name,...

$267,300

$267,300

Cash Flow: $172,000

Ventura Maintenance Business

Oxnard, CA

Current Landscape contractor selling small branch in Oxnard/Ventura Area Monthly contract volume: $33,500 Average landscape enhancements: $3,500 (running this remotely, can increase) Building Mix: 80%...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

Deli Sandwich Shop & Catering Business For Sale

$139,000 - San Diego County, CA

$139,000

San Diego County, CA

Shawn Ko

Sharp Business Brokers

Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients

Sacramento County, CA

Profitable, Scalable DNA Testing Business with Nationwide Reach. LOCATION NOTE: BUSINESS IS LISTED IN "SACRAMENTO, CA" BECAUSE A GOOD PORTION OF CURRENT RECURRING CLIENT BASE ORDERS FROM THERE. BUT...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $127,091

**Sale Pending** Great Multi-County Pest Control Business

Thousand Oaks, CA

Enjoy the benefits of contracted, reoccurring revenue streams in an AI/Offshoring/Tariff protected service industry! This pest control business offers the benefits of a well established company with...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

$60M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation

California

Manhattan Biz is pleased to present a major clinical laboratory opportunity. Established in 2019, this laboratory operates as a fully automated, 24/7 facility with comprehensive insurance contracts...

$75,000,000

$75,000,000

Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop SBA APPROVED

Escondido, CA

Highly profitable family clothing store specializing in t-shirts in blank and custom. Featuring brand name apparel and accessories, the business enjoys a great reputation in the local community as...

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County, CA

This private mail box rentals are affordable and accessible and you nave your own mailing address and this is the best place in town for any mailing related things and this one stop shop offers...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Profitable Accessibility Consulting Firm

California

Are you looking to acquire a profitable and impactful business in a growing market? This ADA Accessibility consulting firm, owned and operated by a CASp-certified professional, is now available for...

$399,000

$399,000

Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Easy to manage pools nicely grouped for efficiency. Clients have been groomed to pay well and on time. Successful seasoned seller will ensure a strong start for a buyer. Own your own recession-proof...

$67,200

$67,200

Cash Flow: $76,000

Boutique Clinical Laboratory – PPOs, Medicare, Medi-Cal & Pathology

Orange County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established, full-service clinical laboratory with grandfathered PPO, Medicare, and Medi-Cal contracts – a rarity in today’s market. With Chemistry and...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Cash Flow: $2,000,000

Bagel Shop Franchise For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Business pre-approved for SBA loan. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a thriving franchise bagel shop in San Diego County. With over 20 years of successful operation, this store has a...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $192,114

Elite Baseball Athlete Training Business for Sale

Long Beach, CA

Armory Baseball – Established Baseball Training Business for Sale Now available: the opportunity to acquire Armory Baseball, a well-known and respected player development brand with a strong following...

$100,000

$100,000

Medical Overpayments Recovery Business

California

This absentee-run healthcare overpayment recovery company has been specializing in recovering payer account balances for major health insurers since 1996. It’s earned a strong reputation as a trusted...

$10,500,000

$10,500,000

Cash Flow: $2,131,460

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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