This Company specializes in helping beginner investors enter the Real Estate market—without risking their own cash or credit. Here are the details: You will be in Business for Yourself, Not by...
$24,750
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Start-upYou Will Not Have To Risk Your Cash or Credit
Start-upMobile Carwash. Dealerships, Parking lots & Parking Garage Revenue.
Affiliate Location: $2MM Average Annual Revenue - $818k Average Profit Average Truck Revenue: $422,915 Average Truck Profit: $162,333 Average Commercial Job Size: $5,316 Average Residential Job Size:...
$59,500
Start-upReal Estate Prep Business - Top Affiliate $2.5MM Gross w/$453k Return
Small changes make a big difference. $7,500 franchisee average ticket. Homeowner can increase asking price of home three times what they invest in home prep, so $7,500 in prep can potentially increase...
$59,500
Start-upRed-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
**We will pay the Tariffs on the next 3 US territories sold** Red-E-Bins is a new concept to the North American market of personal and commercial disposal. Our trailer and bins are unique in the way...
$99,900
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Start-up2 Truck fleet nets 10k+ Monthly
Price: $250,000 for 2 Semi-Truck Routes E2 Visa Approved EB 5 Visa Approved NO SBA 3rd PARTY FINANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES 50% Down 700 credit score GOOD PROVABLE INCOME (LAST 2 Year Tax...
$200,000
3
Start-upFast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Available Nationwide We make car keys, (LOTS of car keys) and we are expanding to new markets. We are currently accepting franchisees in all markets. We are a full service locksmith company, our...
$34,000
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Start-upAverage location $2.2MM w/$422k Return. Cabinet & Countertop Business.
We do the cold calling for you. We generate leads using our well trained call center. As soon as someone gets a building permit approve, we call to congratulate them and set an appointment. We run a...
$59,500
Start-upLaundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
First Affiliate-Owned Unit - 2023 total revenue was $868,659 with $235,276 EBITDA (27%). Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers...
$575,000
Profitable Civil Eng. & Survey Firm – Little Upfront Capital Required
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Confidential opportunity to acquire a highly regarded civil engineering and land surveying firm serving the Central California Coast for over four decades. The company specializes in residential...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
5
$178,000
FranchiseFootprints Floors
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing and most simple-to-run home-service brands. No build-out, no inventory, and no employees are required at Footprints Floors. All marketing and customer acquisition is completed for you by the corporate team!
$75,000
See More FranchisesProfitable FedEx CA Linehaul opportunity
Sacramento County, CA
Profitable FedEx “mid size” Linehaul opportunity with a strong mix of dedicated and unassigned team runs. Complete with solid equipment, seasoned BC and trained drivers in place. This is a turnkey...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $875,000
Aquatic contractor specializing in design and maintenance
Anaheim, CA
Established for over 30 years, this Southern California-based contractor specializes in the maintenance and repair of commercial water features, fountains, and aquatic systems for property management...
$3,700,000
Cash Flow: $1,367,484
Yellowsack - Unique dumpster bags in SF Bay and LA
$1,600,000
Redwood City, CA
Profitable Environmental Testing & Mold Inspection Firm – High-En
Los Angeles County, CA
Established environmental testing and mold inspection company with recurring clients and a trusted name among elite Los Angeles homeowners and entertainment professionals. The owner works part-time,...
$420,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Pasadena Self & Full Service Laundromat
Pasadena, CA
Established Pasadena Self & Full Service Laundromat - Prime Investment Opportunity This well-positioned laundromat in Pasadena, CA offers an exceptional investment opportunity with modern equipment...
3
$825,000
Cash Flow: $157,428
Annie Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
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Sol de Oro Tortillas Route, San Joaquin County, CA
Lodi, CA
Sol de Oro Tortillas Route for sale in the San Joaquin and Contra Costa Counties, California region for $90,000! Currently generating $514,706 in yearly sales and nets $66,822. Distributorship and...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $66,882
Profitable Gymnastics Business with Long History & Great Reputation
San Diego County, CA
New Owners will step into a business with outstanding customer service & a strong long-time reputation. Current programs include Recreational Gymnastics, Competitive Gymnastics, Private Lessons and...
$390,000
Cash Flow: $121,000
Escondido Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Long Term customers in desirable North County San Diego. Routes are sparse in the San Diego market. Service technicians potentially available, Solid monthly rates. Additional yearly profits from...
$110,400
Cash Flow: $122,000
Signs, Graphics and Print Center, Top Rated Franchise
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a solid performing large format signs, graphics and print center in Southern California. The location, just east of LA, opened in 2019. It has had consistent...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $106,197
Photography Studio w/ Strong ROI – Loyal Client Base & Seasonal Events
Redding, CA
Essence Photography has been the highest-volume studio in Shasta County for over 16 years, serving more than 5,000 loyal clients. We are the only full-service indoor studio of this caliber in the...
2
$88,000
Cash Flow: $75,243
FranchiseMobiledumps
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
See More FranchisesBoutique Marketing Agency - Full Service, Notable Client Roster
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey, full-service marketing firm with a proven track record and a roster of long-standing clients across a wide range of industries. Strategy-driven firm, developing high-level communications that...
2
$1,470,000
EBITDA: $376,318
Civil/structural Engineering Firm For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Established and highly active structural engineering firm specializing in residential and light commercial projects across multiple states. The company also provides solar design, permitting, and...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $650,000
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
$475,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Clearlake Pool Service Route for Sale
Lake County, CA
Partial SBA qualifiable based on buyers' financials. Long term established outstanding relationship with my clients. Amazing area to work and operate a pool business. Seasoned appreciative clients...
$408,000
Cash Flow: $156,900
Established Promotional Product Advertising Company
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey promotional product advertising company with a strong reputation and repeat client base. The business specializes in helping companies...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $194,159
Established Postal & Shipping Center
Chino, CA
Fully established and profitable business located in Chino, CA. This store has been developed into a complete one-stop solution for shipping, mailbox rentals, business services, and financial...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $128,000
High producing dry cleaners for sale!
Highland, CA
High performing dry cleaners for sale in a popular shopping center with high visibility. This location averages over 230 pieces a day! Here is what is included in the sale : 2 laundry pressing...
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$500,000
Cash Flow: $284,400
Established 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
Cash Flow: $250,853
Fully Operating Laundromat With Low Rent For Sale
Paramount, CA
THIS IS A VERY BUSY LAUNDR0MAT WITH LOT OF POTENTIAL. SALE $ 10,000 A MONTH AND RENT ONLY $2200 MONTHLY. Buyer will get new 20 yeras lease....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Pool Service Route - Beverly Hills, CA
Los Angeles, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established pool service route in desirable areas. This route...
$432,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
FranchiseGlass Doctor
Available Nationwide
Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading glass repair and replacement services franchise. With us, your path to business ownership is crystal clear!
$50,000
See More FranchisesMission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $104,000
Chula Vista, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $104,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$104,000
Cash Flow: $82,681
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA $102,000
Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA $102,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$102,000
Cash Flow: $81,522
Open and Operating for 13 Years & an Award-Winning Franchise Office
$109,000
Orange County, CA
{Priced to Sell] Turnkey & Reputable Termite & Pest Control Business
Los Angeles, CA
Price adjusted for a quick sale. Reputable with rare eco-friendly name Termite & Pest Control business established and operating since 2003 with customers mostly based in Los Angeles County with high...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $181,500
LA Based ATM Business - Great Cash Flow & Management in Place
Los Angeles, CA
Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Number of Units: 90 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-6 years - Established: 2019 - Annual Net Cashflow: ~$324,000 For sale: A...
$1,399,999
Cash Flow: $324,000
FranchiseTemperaturePro Heating, Air Conditioning Services and Indoor Air Quality Services
Available in California
Stop Building Someone Else’s Dream. Build Your Own. Follow Your Path to Wealth & Freedom with a TemperaturePro Franchise providing Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Services to your market.
$97,500
See More FranchisesHighly Profitable Dry Cleaners Palm Springs
Riverside County, CA
Established for over 50 years, this highly profitable dry cleaning business occupies a prime 1,800 sq. ft. location in a busy plaza at the heart of Palm Springs, offering excellent visibility and easy...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Pool Service Route - Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established and profitable pool service route in Contra Costa...
$167,424
Cash Flow: $165,000
Anaheim Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA11848 Nice, established pool service...
$47,400
Cash Flow: $52,500
Laguna Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Ideal starter route. Very seasoned clients - some spanning over two decades. Easy access into yards. Great payment histories. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no...
$16,800
Cash Flow: $20,000
Postal Franchise Business
Cypress, CA
This well-established postal franchise is located in North Orange County, ideally situated next to a major grocery store in a busy, high-traffic shopping center. The location offers ample parking and...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $34,020
Daniel Deleon
eXp Realty
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Business Broker and Commercial Real Estate agent. Our company has multiple off market deals
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Retractable window screens business - no franchise fees
Carmichael, CA
Exclusive dealership opportunity for existing retractable screen business. Work with the manufacturer of Casper Disappearing Screen Systems. Products are sold all over the US and shipped...
4
$30,000
Profitable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Business – SF North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
Step into a well-established, highly profitable carpet and upholstery cleaning business serving Sonoma and Marin Counties since 1983. This is a home-based operation with a loyal client base, strong...
5
$180,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
$425,000
San Francisco County, CA
Pool Route Business in a Highly Desirable Area
Sacramento County, CA
**100% Financial Available ** This pool route is an excellent way to get started in the business. This is a nice established route that can be operated by one full time person and is located in an...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Mission Foods Master Distributorship For Sale Vallejo CA-$619,000
Vallejo, CA
Mission Foods Master Distributorship For Sale Vallejo CA-$619,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
$619,000
Cash Flow: $451,386
FranchiseHOODZ
Available Nationwide
Own a Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Business That Keeps the Food Service Industry Running
$100,000
See More FranchisesPart-Time Business | Established San Mateo San Fran Territory
San Francisco, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across San Mateo & San Fran and surrounding counties. The business offers a...
3
$39,980
Part-Time Business | Established Santa Clara County Accounts
San Jose, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Santa Clara County. The business offers a proven motivation and...
3
$22,140
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....
$60,000
Cash Flow: $46,031
Landscape Architecture - SBA Prequalified
Solana Beach, CA
This established Landscape Architecture firm has a well-earned impeccable reputation for excellence. The firm was founded in 2002 and has been owner-operated since. The firm works with various...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $413,292
Dry Cleaners with plant and alterations in Sherman Oaks
Los Angeles, CA
This is your opportunity to own a very well established Dry Cleaners with Plant and alteration business in a prime area of Sherman Oaks on a very high visibility shopping center. After 50 years in...
6
$449,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
Hillsborough Pool Service Route for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
One day perfect starter route that produces solid income with above average rates. Great flowing route in areas that are prime for growth. Free used pool cleaning equipment on hand. Own your own...
$51,600
Cash Flow: $55,000
Irvine Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Desirable areas to launch a large business - nice size starter route. The 27 Accounts be done in a 2 Day span so there is tons of room for growth. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your...
$31,800
Cash Flow: $37,500
Indian Wells Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Excellent starter route. Solid account monthly service prices - loyal clients - excellent paying accounts. Free tools on hand Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $33,000
$2.75M Landscape Maintenance Firm– SF South Bay Licensed Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
Licensed Contractor – Long Term Contracts (HOAs), Recurring Revenue, Outstanding Reputation Established landscape maintenance provider serving 30+ HOA and community clients per week across the San...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $520,000
FranchiseMilliCare
Available Nationwide
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
$50,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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
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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) |
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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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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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