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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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CA Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Z-code, All Molecular, Note

Riverside, CA

Manhattan Biz is presenting an established clinical laboratory with California State Laboratory License, High-Complexity CLIA, Medicare and Medi-Cal, z-code, all necessary equipment. Laboratory is...

$550,000

$550,000

Staffing Franchise – Two Territories And Offices Included

San Bernardino County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire two established staffing franchise territories backed by one of the nation’s leading organizations in workforce solutions. One office is in Ontario and the other is in...

$730,000

$730,000

Cash Flow: $295,000

Turnkey Salon Opportunity – Perfect for Stylists Ready to Own & Grow!

San Diego, CA

HS Listing ID-67262 800 sqft - 12 years in business at this location (30yr+ reputation) Owner operated + 8 hair stylists New long term lease would be considered, no water expense Located in busy strip...

$199,999

$199,999

Cash Flow: $80,940

Take Over Established Gardening Accounts

Oakland, CA

40 +/- garden maintenance accounts available. Owner is retiring. Homes are in nice neighborhoods. Seller is a solo gardener providing sasonal trimming, pruning, mowing, blowing, raking, planting and...

$69,900

$69,900

Cash Flow: $50,000

Remodeled beauty in Carson

Carson, CA

Exceptional opportunity to own a fully remodeled store in a sought after location. All washers and most dryers under warranty. Beautiful fluff & fold room ready for an operator to offer the service....

$895,000

$895,000

Online Sports Uniform Sales, Huge Potential

San Joaquin County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to own a GEM, this Newly Established Online Sale Company is ready to Take Off. They Target sports teams across the nation. The Entire Business can be conducted Online. They...

$175,000

$175,000

Profitable Pest Control Franchise – Serving Orange & LA Co

Orange County, CA

This established pest control franchise serves a prime Southern California territory with year-round demand driven by the region’s warm climate, dense population, and diverse ecosystems. Most revenue...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $295,576

Brand Strategy & Communications Agency

Los Angeles County, CA

This established marketing agency has spent more than 20 years delivering measurable results for high-profile consumer brands in industries like personal care, wellness, lifestyle, and health. The...

$2,245,000

$2,245,000

Cash Flow: $590,000

"Own a Piece of History" Dry Cleaner & Plant

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to own a CENTURY old Dry Cleaner & Plant, very well established in a high traffic area in San Fernando Valley, years of loyal repeat customer base, offers full service, Dry...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Established Small Law Firm with Guaranteed High Six Figure Income

Los Angeles County, CA

ESTABLISHED BEVERLY HILLS LAW FIRM - GUARANTEED HIGH SIX-FIGURE INCOME This profitable legal practice presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in prestigious Beverly Hills, California. The firm...

$450,000

$450,000

Architectural Firm with 4 Years of Upward Growth

Los Angeles, CA

Presenting a leading architectural firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in church projects and high-end research and development laboratories. With over 30 years of experience, this firm offers...

$1,655,000

$1,655,000

Cash Flow: $457,674

Los Alamitos Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Step into a dream route with Business goodwill included via Name and phone number. Excellent Service technician in place servicing 40 pools. Highly seasoned clientele created over the last two...

$148,800

$148,800

Cash Flow: $175,000

Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business

$425,000 - San Francisco County, CA

$425,000

San Francisco County, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service

Stanislaus County, CA

Seller may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. 2025 Update: Business is growing and Owner is Hiring while Actively Selling the Business in preparation for retirement. Having established...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $77,329

Franchise Shipping, Printing, Mailbox and More Store

San Diego, CA

Established franchise mail, pack and ship center with stable and increasing revenue. Selling my the franchise rights for a location in the state of California. Excellent opportunity for an...

$35,000

$35,000

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***Sale Pending***LA County Residential & Commercial Plumbing Company

Los Angeles County, CA

Los Angeles County residential & commercial plumbing service company with $1.3 million in revenue $516,175 Discretionary Earnings is available for acquisition. Generating strong, consistent revenue...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $570,187

Turnkey Long-Standing Shoe and Luggage Repair Shop for Sale

Temecula, CA

Here’s your chance to own a profitable, owner-operated shoe and luggage repair business in the heart of Temecula, California. This long-standing shop has been serving the community for many years,...

$120,000

$120,000

Market-Leading Flooring Company with 2x Real Estate Assets($3.3M)

California

This is an opportunity to acquire one of Northern California’s most established and respected floor covering businesses. With nearly 50 years of market dominance, this retail flooring and installation...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $74,675

Premier Event Staffing Company – Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Business Description: This well-established event staffing company has been a trusted provider of high-quality hospitality and promotional personnel for over three decades. Serving a diverse portfolio...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego

San Diego, CA

Established for 38 years, this respected architecture firm specializes in high-end residential (95%) and select commercial (5%) projects. Services include planning, design development, construction...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $156,566

Premier Full-Service Fencing Contractor - Shasta County

Shasta County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire the only full-service fencing company in South Shasta County, CA known for its stellar reputation and top-rated Google reviews. Business is 80% residential, 20% commercial,...

$329,000

$329,000

Cash Flow: $167,916

Small owner/operator alarm company for sell-owner retiring

Anaheim, CA

ATTN: MUST KNOW ABOUT ALARMS OR HAVE AN EXISTING ALARM COMPANY Security Alarms, Inc. has been in business since 1971. I have been running it since 1981. I am the owner and sole employee of the...

$160,000

$160,000

Turnkey Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location

$250,000 - Folsom, CA

$250,000

Folsom, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

Dry Cleaner AGENCY for sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Long established Agency dry cleaner business for sale in Contra Costa County. Seller has been in the business 28 years and is ready to retire. No employees since Covid, owner-operator does it all....

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $46,031

Deli & Catering Restaurant For Sale

San Diego County, CA

This long-standing restaurant, operating since 2009, presents a great opportunity for those seeking a profitable deli and catering business. Located in a well-maintained 1,850 sq ft space with a...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $103,704

Boutique HOA Management Company-Orange & LA County

Los Angeles County, CA

Boutique HOA Management Company- Serving 18 large communities across Orange County and the San Gabriel Valley, this established firm provides full-service HOA management with an impressive 100% client...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $87,745

Master Care Commercial Janitorial

Palm Springs, CA

For sale is a well-established full-service janitorial business, proudly serving the Inland Empire since 1989. This reputable company specializes in a variety of facilities, including strip centers,...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $176,892

3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED

Sacramento, CA

RARE opportunity to own FEDEX Routes in one of the most competitive hubs. 3 Unassigned + Spare Routes based out of Northern California hubs. 2023/2024 new tractors leases + Team Drivers. Exclusive...

$995,000

$995,000

EBITDA: $450,000

Coin Op Laundromat-Brand New Machines-Location Location Location

Fresno, CA

JUST REDUCED…!!!!!…COMPLETELY REDONE WITH NEW WASHERS AND DRYERS JUST INSTALLED.......This established laundromat location is on track to produce $114,000 of annual net income. ($9,000.00 per...

$779,900

$779,900

Cash Flow: $114,000

Dry Cleaners in Vallejo for sale!

Vallejo, CA

Established dry cleaners for sale in Vallejo. Full dry cleaning plant with shirt pressing machines so that everything can be done in-house so that you are in total control of your business. This dry...

$329,000

$329,000

Agency Dry Cleaners Rich area with retiring

Long Beach, CA

This is a nice Dry Cleaner no Laundry Mat 1). Monthly gross is $ 12,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 3.300 Including NNN 3).Any New year Lease 4). size is approx.900 SF. 5). Payroll has $ 2,800 Per...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

**Not Available Yet** - Residential Cleaning Business in San Diego

San Diego, CA

This company is run primarily by virtual assistants, the owners have little involvement. This is your chance to own a trusted cleaning business with a strong foothold in the San Diego area. Our...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA

$1,095,000 - Bloomington, CA

$1,095,000

Bloomington, CA

Chris Holzgraf

Premier Route Consulting

Be Your Own Boss! Thriving Dry Cleaning Business for Sale

San Diego County, CA

-Located in a busy shopping center with new customers daily! Approx. 25% of gross revenue is from alterations. Lease provides additional income opportunity for limited jewelry sales and repair...

$450,000

$450,000

Thousands Oak Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Very rare find with 40% seller financing just added April 14th. Well cared for route with Great customers! Perfect route to start your business or add to your existing route. Area is primed for growth...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $73,000

High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp

Coronado, CA

High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp | Priced at Attractive Multiple Location: San Diego County, CA Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow (SDE): $130,254 (solopreneur...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales

California

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales in 15,000-20,000 Square Foot Building RRC# 5060 Location: Northern California Description: This well established company has been in...

$2,195,000

$2,195,000

Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly desirable areas to grow a route in with high end clientele. Seasoned clients that appreciate good service and are willing to pay for it. Consistent extra profits from filter cleans, salt cell...

$58,800

$58,800

Cash Flow: $67,000

Fast Growing Junk Removal Business

Los Angeles, CA

We are a eco-friendly Junk Removal company, and part of The Junkluggers Franchise Network. This business includes two territories covering from Santa Monica down to Hermosa Beach. We have two Junk...

$170,000

$170,000

EBITDA: $30,000

Well Established Handyman Service Company

Sacramento County, CA

This home handyman business was established in 2016 and has expanded to serve as a primary handyman service in the region. The company utilizes operational systems that allow the owner to manage...

$291,000

$291,000

Cash Flow: $101,000

Eon Lew

District Realty Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care

San Francisco County, CA

This San Francisco Bay Area Cat-Sitting Business specializes in providing professional, certified, high-quality cat-sitting care where a cat is most comfortable: in their own home. Every cat is unique...

$249,900

$249,900

Cash Flow: $120,000

Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise

Ventura County, CA

Started in United States in the 90's in the category of residential and commercial property painting, and has become the largest nationwide painting company with nearly 500 franchise locations in the...

$260,000

$260,000

Cash Flow: $138,600

Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business

$200,000 - San Diego County, CA

$200,000

San Diego County, CA

Liquor and another business with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

High Volume Liquor Store and Coin Laundry Business with properties are for sale. The liquor store' sells more than $140,000 per month and Coin Laundry sells about $37,000 per month. One thing to note...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Residential Landscape and Maintenance Business

Orange County, CA

A great benefit to this business is the loyal customer base. Loyalty continues by providing excellent lawn care services. The owner takes great pride in doing the best work. He is very detailed in his...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

High End Int'l Modeling Agency

Beverly Hills, CA

Founded in 2017, this agency is regarded as a top choice in Southern California, attracting major clients like Alexander Wang, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Balmain, Saint Laurent, and Armani. They...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $33,921

Metal Finishing

California

owner operated, sanding, buffing, line graining, ultra sonic cleaning...

$378,263

$378,263

Busy & Lucrative Organic Dry Cleaners

Fair Oaks, CA

Local Organic Cleaning Service Located in Sacramento County, they specialize in eco-friendly cleaning solutions for both residential and commercial clients. Situated in a vibrant and well-maintained...

$85,000

$85,000

Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!

Contra Costa County, CA

Highly rated eco-friendly dry cleaners in business for more than 25 years and well loved in the community. The store is known for it's high quality work (seriously, some customers drive past a half a...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Long Time Established Plant for sale

Long Beach, CA

Long established Dry Cleaners plant for sale. Absentee Owner. Approximately 1600 sf/ $3,380 per month + NNN. (+4 years left + 5 year option)...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Chico Pool Service Route for Sale

Butte County, CA

Perfect starter route with all accounts in highly desirable Chico, CA. All accounts are residential and inground. Successful seasoned seller will be a great source of information. No Spas or...

$18,000

$18,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Upscale Beach LA Community

Los Angeles County, CA

Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise located in upscale Beach community of Southwestern Los Angeles County available for acquisition. Please note, that this desirable Postal Franchise is located on...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $73,599

Perfection in the East Valley

Burbank, CA

Beautifully rebuilt and upgraded laundry with new electrical and plumbing in a prime area with great demographics. Payment system allows for coin, credit card and other forms of payment. New soft...

$875,000

$875,000

Establised 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

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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