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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!

Contra Costa County, CA

Price reduced! Established relationships with major appliance and home insurance companies (Fidelity, Old Republic, Samsung) guarantee a steady flow of clients. The current owner is hands-on and...

$169,000

$169,000

Cash Flow: $138,099

Established Dry Cleaners@Amazing Location w/Big Growth Potential

Santa Clara, CA

- Turnkey, "GREEN" Dry Cleaning Plant @ $75K with untapped opportunity for market growth - Same Prime Corner location in Santa Clara- serving customers for 35+ years - Great Community reputation,...

$75,000

$75,000

9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA

Carson, CA

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

$995,000

$995,000

7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA

Newark, CA

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

$893,000

$893,000

Highly Profitable Dry Cleaner in the Beach City of San Diego (Sol)

San Diego County, CA

This Dry-Cleaner is located in a shopping mall in a beach city in San Diego County. It has been in the same location for 37 years, attracting many long-time customers. Currently, the business operates...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $230,000

Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!

Roseville, CA

Full dry cleaning plant with shirts pressing units so everything can be done on site. Great location with busy foot traffic in the center. Listed for $199,000.00. If interested please use the email...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $12,500

Electrical Subcontracting Business

Los Angeles County, CA

This business has been a trusted electrical subcontractor for over 35 years. They service residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout Southern California. The business is largely...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Good Reputation Lab with Large Customer Database, Equipped for PCR/Gen

Irvine, CA

High complexity CLIA with certificate of Compliance, in good standing, with Medical Director, Equipment, and big customers database. Medicare is active, however offered for transfer only. Lab is not...

$650,000

$650,000

Low Voltage Electrical Contractor, AV Install & Service+

Ventura County, CA

We are pleased to present a rare purchase opportunity in the dynamic world of technology, automation, AI, and audiovisual solutions. This established business, renowned for its innovation and client...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $336,635

Interior Architectural Design Firm Hospitality resort Luxury Homes

Irvine, CA

TurnKey and Ready to merge with a larger Interior design or architectural firm. This is an extraordinary opportunity with a high-end interior design firm, located in an affluent area. With a 30-year...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA

Sun Valley, CA

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

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

ESTABLISHED PROFITABLE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

Riverside County, CA

Listing # - 5449 AE 19 years ago, a woman left the corporate world to acquire this business. In the following years, she has enjoyed the ride in what has been a feeling of being “semi-retired” in a...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $277,789

Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.

Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE

San Rafael, CA

This Dry Cleaner is located in ideal cornor location with high foot traffic dry cleaners that is a full plant with double shirts pressing machines and has been servicing the community in San Rafael....

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Market with the meat in Chino

Chino, CA

Sale price is included in the property ( real estate) This business is an Asset Sale !! This is a golden opportunity to own the property and business with a very low price . . This is a great place to...

$1,270,000

$1,270,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI

Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley

Serving Riverside County, CA

In today’s economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association

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Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.

Los Angeles, CA

This profitable and well respected operation has been running under original ownership since 1979. The operation is an audio-visual smart home, automation and integration systems sales, installation,...

$645,000

$645,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

Pool Service and Repair - San Diego

San Diego County, CA

PRICE REDUCED - VERY MOTIVATED Swimming Pool Maintenance and Repair business, specializing in servicing residential and commercial swimming pools, spas and water features. Cost effective and...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $282,952

Mission Foods Route For Sale

Arcadia, CA

Make it your Mission Tortilla to be your own boss in 2024. Mission Foods has been the industry leader for tortillas and wraps since 1977 and is the No. 1 tortilla company in the United States, also...

$143,000

$143,000

Cash Flow: $68,380

East Bay Landscape Company for Sale

Alameda County, CA

Since 2012 this ecological landscape design, garden and installation company mainly serves 45-50 monthly clients in Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Alameda. Deeply rooted in permaculture principles and...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $99,608

Landscaping & Holiday Lighting Business

California

The Company is a prominent landscape design and building company that specializes in residential landscaping projects and Christmas décor installation. The Company provides complete outdoor amenity...

Cash Flow: $315,000

Cash Flow: $315,000

Top Rated Solar Installation Leader In Silicon Valley

Santa Clara County, CA

This award-winning Solar and Battery installer is a leader in the Bay Area market with a proven track record of over 15+ years. They have successfully navigated many of the solar industry challenges...

Cash Flow: $1,302,476

Cash Flow: $1,302,476

Semi Absentee Passive Business Model, No experience necessary B to B

Anaheim, CA

Semi Absentee Passive Business Model Salon Suites, Well Established Business located in North Orange County. This is a great business opportunity for an investor to enjoy the financial benefits of...

$864,000

$864,000

Roof Rejuvenation Biz for sale: Low Cost, High Returns, Big Demand!

GREAT LOCATION Eagle Rock Laundry

Eagle Rock, CA

Profitable Eagle Rock coin laundry is located on a major street near one of the busiest intersections. Mixed high-income neighborhoods & diverse demographic residential areas make this CL so special &...

$670,000

$670,000

Absentee Run Coin Laundry in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

This coin laundromat is available at a super, safe LA location. There is ample parking & lots of foot traffic from locals. This is an absentee owner's dream with strong staff in place. The owner has...

$770,000

$770,000

Highly Profitable Nail Salon For Sale

California

HS Listing ID-31854 Nail salon offering a great investment opportunity for anyone looking to enter the nail salon industry. Highly rated business offers manicures, pedicures, and waxing, all of which...

$1,999,999

$1,999,999

Cash Flow: $900,000

***In Escrow*** Profitable HOA Property Management Company in OC

Orange County, CA

**In Escrow** - Pending - Profitable, well-established property management company that has been dedicated to serving homeowners associations (HOA) in Orange County for over 25 years. This business...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $238,575

Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company

Shasta County, CA

Are you looking for a turnkey, plug and play business, this is it. They are a well established local fencing company that currently does about 90% residential jobs and 10% commercial work. They are...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

This one stop shop offers the private mail box rentals, packing, UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS shipping services with the notary services and much more. This mail box rental store is hands down the best in...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Dry Cleaners in Santa Clarita( Newhall)

Newhall, CA

This is one of the best cleaners in the area with lots of parking and I f you like high quality of service for the dry cleaning , this is the place and the location is great They always get the job...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Dry cleaner ($220,000 net yearly)

Los Angeles, CA

One shot pay recommended for the good negotiation. Prime location in town, Easy to run as family business. Owner retires after 30 years business in the area. Monthly sales is around $65,000, 3000sf of...

$598,000

$598,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Mail Box Rental in Encino

Encino, CA

This mail box store is hands down the best in the area and they do all services in one location and this mail box is definitely a hidden gem and this mail box store is a packing and shipping store...

$119,000

$119,000

Cash Flow: $57,600

Turnkey Floor Cleaning Business

Kern County, CA

This well-established company has been in business almost 30 years. Still going strong but it’s time for a new owner to come in, take over, and grow the business. With the purchase of this business...

$360,000

$360,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Established 30 Year Legal Firm in California For Sale

California

Hs Listing ID-37168 This law firm has a 30+ year history and strong name recognition in the Southern California market, with a multi-faceted pipeline of referral sources. The firm has 3 individually...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $152,615

Business Coaching and Training Franchise

San Bernardino County, CA

Contact business broker for more information regarding this business training and coaching business for sale located in the Inland Empire. The Business is an affiliate of a Company that is a global...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Well-Established Carpet and Floor Cleaning Company

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Purchase a fully operational and profitable turn-key carpet cleaning business with huge upside potential. Included is all the equipment you need, an experienced employee to help you, a great name and...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients

Alameda County, CA

This engineering solutions company with a 20+ year track record of delivering high-performance chip design and system-level hardware development to some of the most recognized names in tech. Founded...

Cash Flow: $200,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

Recently built coin laundry & self service car wash off a major street with convenient parking and easy in and out in South Los Angeles County. All new equipment and furniture installed in this...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

Cash Flow: $615,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sauna/ Health Spa in San Fernando Valley

Northridge, CA

This is the best Sauna in the San Fernando Valley and there is plenty of parking in their property lot. They have 8 standing showers, regular and extra hot Jacuzzi, incredible steam room charcoal...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

Cash Flow: $720,000

RV Service and Parts Sales Company

San Francisco County, CA

Well-established RV Service / Repair, and Parts Store Facility. This business services all RV Makes and Models and is poised for expansion. This business owns a considerable amount of real estate...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $415,000

Wes Brown

California Business Sales

Serving Placer County, CA

California Business Sales services the state of California with agents in the major cities. We embraced technology and have the latest technologies implemented on our website and have smart phones, smart watches, laptops and desktops. So when you reach out to us, you know your message got through. Just don’t expect a call back at 3am, we do sleep. We are here for you. We provide quick responses and great client services to anyone considering buying or selling a business. We are happy to answer any questions about these activities including pricing and valuation issues, exit strategies, business financing or any other subjects related to the purchase or sale of a business. I am also a private pilot.

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Architectural Firm

California

Sign NDA: https://generational.tfaforms.net/4660083?DealID=a1L2G000004hH1A The Northern California Company is an architectural firm with clients throughout the state of California. Since being...

High-End Commercial & Residential Architect in Bay Area (17719)

California

Operating from prime location in the Bay Area of California, this highly reputable firm designs residential housing (80%) and commercial buildings (20%) for construction. They also provide...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Asset SaleCarpet Cleaning Franchise, Truck, Equipment and Powerful Brand Name

Winchester, CA

If you are wanting a service related business with a proven model that provides innovative technology accompanied with marketing support, operation support, online scheduling support and customer...

$45,000

$45,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleSo fine near SoFi

Inglewood, CA

Asset sale with excellent opportunity to retool, remodel and reap the rewards. Excellent visibiity and parking. Long term lease with capped options. Two miles from SoFi Stadium with potential for...

$130,000

$130,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleSolar, Roof, & Power Wash Business - Equipment & Clients Included

Riverside, CA

Solar Guard Panel Cleaning is a well-equipped, mobile solar panel cleaning and exterior pressure washing business with a growing customer base across Riverside County and surrounding areas. In...

$39,000

$39,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleLong term profitable store

Ceres, CA

This store is nicely equipped, well run, has long term lease and makes good money. $348,000 revenue / $133,000 cash flow. Current owner 2-3 hours a week on the store. Has staff to do all cleaning and...

$650,000

$650,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleIndependent Shipping & Postal Service Store For More Than 30 Years

Garden Grove, CA

Established Independent Shipping & Postal Service Store - Asset Sale This turnkey shipping and postal service operation has been serving the Orange County community from the same prime shopping center...

$65,000

$65,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleLA Beauty - Free standing with all the bells and whistles

Los Angeles, CA

Great location with dense demographics. Free standing building with plenty of parking. Light bright laundry with a wall of windows and a designated vending area. Newer Speed Queen touch screen washers...

$1,120,000

$1,120,000

Asset Sale
Asset Sale30 year Divorce Mediation Firm

San Diego County, CA

Divorce Mediation Firm – Southern California – Highly Ranked SEO – Growth Opportunity Established divorce mediation practice located in Southern California, serving a loyal client base with a...

$305,000

$305,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleParamount starter laundry

Paramount, CA

Great starter laundry in desirable Paramount location. Long term lease with favorable terms. Expansive parking in shopping center with Hispanic market....

Asset Sale
Asset SaleBrand New Burbank Laundromat – Seller Financing Available

Los Angeles County, CA

HS Listing ID-66622 2200 sqft - 10 Years left on the lease. Plus 5 year option Has 2 part time employees + partial owner operated Brand new Electrolux 28 washer 25 dryers (plumbing/electrical ready...

$875,000

$875,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleTurn Key Restaurant For Sale

Fresno, CA

Turn Key Restaurant for sale includes, all equipment, tenant improvements, Beer/Wine license transfer and lease transfer. Does not include the business. All showing will be all day Mondays and before...

$125,000

$125,000

Asset Sale

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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