California
Here is a unique acquisition opportunity within the rapidly growing Building Service Contractor (BSC) industry that utilizes a Vendor Managed Platform. This highly profitable business generated...
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Highly Profitable Commercial Janitorial Business For Sale
Cash Flow: $1,700,000
Have An Instant West Coast Presence: Cash In on CA Employment Law
San Diego County, CA
Unlock a wealth of opportunity with this turnkey law practice, expertly specializing in employment and labor law. Consistent revenue generation and strong profits. Accounts Receivable and pending...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $1,020,936
Recession Resistant Bay Area Mail Center Franchise - SC2213
California
Recession Resistant Bay Area Mail Center Franchise - SC2213 Financial Information Asking Price: $100,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: $125,000 Down Payment: $100,000 This Bay Area based Mail...
$100,000
Smog Check, Oil Change Business
California
This well-established smog check business in Solano County presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for a profitable, turn-key operation with minimal competition. Generating gross sales...
$721,000
Cash Flow: $203,631
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business in Five Cities Region
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation...
$160,000
Insulation Installation
Contra Costa County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving home efficiency business in a high-demand industry? This is a well-established insulation installation business that is highly profitable and runs extremely smoothly....
$500,000
Cash Flow: $299,000
Commerical Pool Accounts an Opportunity to Expand
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a "A" rated pool business that has 25 commercial pool accounts. Well established, decades of business with exceptional experience in service, repairs, replacement of equipment, filter cleaning...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Niche HVAC business - Evaporative Cooler Installation and Service
Palm Desert, CA
For nearly forty years, this firm has been the go-to provider of evaporative cooling systems in the Coachella Valley by offering unparalleled sales, installation, and service. As the owner prepares...
$224,888
Cash Flow: $162,000
Reputable Junk Removal and Recycling Business - Santa Clarita Valley
Oxnard, CA
Are you looking to own a profitable, eco-conscious business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base? We are offering a well-established franchise for sale – priced to sell and packed with...
$110,000
Reduced Price-High Margin, Low Entry - Home Services ($60B I
Thousand Oaks, CA
Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Thousand Oaks, California presents an exceptional opportunity in the $60 billion painting industry. This home-based operation generates $800,000 in annual...
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$225,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
FranchiseFully Promoted
Available Nationwide
We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.
$60,000
See More FranchisesTurn Key ECO-Friendly Cleaning Service
Temecula, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley, DRE 02120938 are proud to present this fully licensed and insured cleaning company. The company is located in Temecula and services multiple...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $24,817
Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, Regulatory Consulting Firm
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2011, the Company is a niche consulting and advisory firm serving in cell therapy, gene and gene-modified cell therapies, other regenerative medicines, tissue engineering, and cell-based...
Cash Flow: $1,144,000
Deli & Catering Restaurant For Sale
$199,000
San Diego County, CA
Patented Universal Tumor-Targeting Drug Delivery Platform Co.
Irvine, CA
This pharmaceutical company has developed and patented a universal tumor-targeting drug-delivery platform that can improve the safety and efficacy of many existing chemo treatments, with the ability...
$20,000,000
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
Monterey County, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 50 years of success and a stellar local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design...
$1,295,000
Cash Flow: $353,000
Darrin Davenport
Common Ground Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices and brokers through the state including Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Orange County, San Diego and the greater Los Angeles area.
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Turnkey Dry-Cleaning Opportunity
Los Osos, CA
Step into the dry-cleaning industry with this established dry-cleaning plant, serving the local community since the early 1990s. This is a well equipped facility with high-value equipment included in...
$20,000
Cash Flow: $1,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Murrieta, CA
Murrieta, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Murrieta, California region for $300,000! Currently generating $856,650 in yearly sales and nets $121,134. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $121,134
Highly Profitable ($1.6M EBITDA) Cannabis, Hemp Testing Lab
California
A Well-Staffed Company with Over 150 Clients in Southern CA *** UPDATED CQ1'25 FINANCIALS *** This company is a full-service California Cannabis state testing laboratory that offers accurate and...
$6,950,000
Cash Flow: $1,373,684
High Net High Volume NorCal Smog Test Station
San Francisco, CA
The Company is a family-owned vehicle emissions testing service serving its local community for over a decade. This is a high throughput, high volume location as over the past five years, they have...
Cash Flow: $918,710
Owner Retiring after 37 years. Dry Cleanings with Plant,
Santa Clara County, CA
High Volume dry cleaners Business with Plant for sale in a popular shopping center in the heart of city. Very with high visibility. Great repeat client base for continued profitability. Easy client...
$840,000
Cash Flow: $373,338
FranchiseHomestretch
Available Nationwide
Perfect for today's housing market. The HOMEstretch franchise is an innovative home services concept that focuses exclusively on preparing homes for sale through fast, cosmetic improvements
$150,000
See More FranchisesMission's Tortilla Route, Santa Clarita, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Santa Clarita, California region for $85,000! Currently generating $419,886 in yearly sales and nets $56,980. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $56,980
Lake Tahoe Area Specialty Appliance Sales, Installation & Service Biz
California
The business provides specialty appliance and related products to homeowners and contractors. The company sells a range of manufacturer lines, and its revenues are generated from installing specialty...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $269,175
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Roofing business (East Bay Area)
Contra Costa County, CA
Established for over three decades, This well-established roofing business presents a lucrative opportunity for buyers seeking a turnkey operation with a solid reputation and steady revenue stream....
$225,000
Cash Flow: $149,218
Snacks & Frozen Foods Route, Visalia, CA
Visalia, CA
Snacks & Frozen Foods Route for sale in the Visalia, California area for $200,000! Currently grossing an estimated $705,988 in sales per year and nets $97,078 as an owner operator! This is a...
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$200,000
Cash Flow: $97,078
Premier Body Piercing Studio
Sacramento County, CA
The owner is semi-absentee from the business and day-to-day operations. Owner does not perform body piercing procedures and has a Full-Time Manager. This body piercing studio is highly rated on Yelp,...
$515,000
Cash Flow: $202,000
Desert Concierge Services Company Flourish & Grow
Palm Springs, CA
This highly successful personal concierge and lifestyle management company has focused on making other people’s lives easier. As its client base grew, so did its range of services. So did its...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $560,000
Staffing Business in Woodland, California Ready for Growth!
Woodland, CA
Here's your opportunity to join the dynamic staffing and recruiting industry as the franchise owner of a well-established, well-known staffing brand in growing Yolo County! The current owner has...
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$289,000
Recession Resistant Silicon Valley Mail Center Franchise SC2153
California
RECESSION RESISTANT SILICON VALLEY MAIL CENTER FRANCHISE SC2153 Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow: On Request Gross Revenue: $275,000 Down Payment: $150,000 This Silicon Valley based Mail Center...
$150,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Westley, CA.
Westley, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Westley, CA. The owner-operator is downsizing. This is a legacy location. The restaurant (s) are offered for sale with immediate operational...
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$20,000
FranchiseFive Star Painting
Available Nationwide
Five Star Painting, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial painting services franchise. With us, business ownership is a stroke of genius!
$50,000
See More FranchisesTexas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Placerville, CA
Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
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$50,000
Santa Barbara, CA - ATM route for sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
5 ATM Locations (plus one extra machine) in the Santa Barbara, CA area all high-end Hotels, making $12,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $22,647 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
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$22,647
Cash Flow: $12,500
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
Sales and Repair of Bose Equipment
California
We specialize in used Bose Speakers and Video Game Accessories. We buy, sell, trade, repair and recycle used electronics. These include Bose Speakers, video game systems and games. You can shop Used...
$1,100,000
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
$1,000,000
FranchisePatriot Pipeline
Available in California
Patriot Pipeline: an industry leader in underground wet and dry utilities. Affiliate location profit of $4.100,838*. Markets available in: California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
$150,000
See More FranchisesAsset SaleAsset Sale: Home Staging Business in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Asking Price: $200,000 (Furniture and Accessories valued at over $500,000) Are you ready to own an exciting and lucrative business in the heart of the Los Angeles real estate market? This established...
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$200,000
Asset SalePool Service Route Chico, Ca. $5,300 recurring mo.2 days a week
Chico, CA
Top essential pool service route. Great high income 2 day route. $5,300 monthly recurring income, all chemicals are billed EXTRA, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well...
$53,000
Asset SaleAirstream Mobile Bar Trailer
Paso Robles, CA
Turn-key 1971 Land Yacht Airstream. Fully renovated & remodeled into a mobile bar for beer, wine, cocktail or coffee service. This is the perfect trailer for event catering. Complete with a VIP lounge...
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$59,900
Asset SalePool Service Route Corona (El Cerrito), Ca. $3,520 mo recurring 2/3 da
Corona, CA
Top essential pool service route El Cerrito area of Corona. Great route. 23 accounts $3,520 monthly recurring income, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well established...
$42,240
Asset SalePool Service Company Carlsbad, Ca. Turn Key $32,000 mo recurring +++
Carlsbad, CA
Top essential pool service route. route. 223 accounts $32,000 monthly recurring income, plus EXTRA billings for filter cleans and other related maintenance. Well established accounts. 4 service techs...
$384,000
WOO JAE 'TOM' PARK
KEY REALTY LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Asset SaleRoof & Solar Cleaning Route in OC with built in growth engine!
Huntington Beach, CA
Price based on 4k - 5K monthly revenue, growing fast. The only limitation on growth is time to handle more jobs. I started in this business last fall as a side hustle, and thanks to some skill and...
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$49,000
Asset SalePink's Coachella Valley Home - Existing Franchise Territory Resale
Indio, CA
--> Great Opportunity for an Unopened Franchise Territory with Pink's Window Services - One of the Fastest Growing Home Service Franchise Concepts Out There! --> Pink's Window Services is listed in...
$55,000
Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
Asset SalePink's Huntington Beach - Great Opportunity - Prime Unopened Territory
Huntington Beach, CA
--> Great Opportunity for a Prime Unopened Franchise Territory with Pink's Window Services - One of the Fastest Growing Home Service Franchise Concepts Out There! --> Pink's is listed in the 2025...
$75,000
Asset SaleRestaurant and catering service for sale
San Mateo, CA
Established restaurant and catering service asset sale opportunity in San Mateo, California. This turnkey operation was founded in 2020 and is strategically positioned in a high-traffic area with...
$100,000
FranchiseMosquito Shield
Available in California
Invest in the fastest-growing and (best in category) mosquito control franchise in the U.S. with low investment, proprietary products, and industry leading customer retention.
$150,000
See More FranchisesAsset Sale3-Bay Self-Serve Car Wash For Sale
Sacramento, CA
You might consider buying The Freeport Car Wash - 2955 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95818. The owners will sell the car wash and rent the land back to the buyer for $2000.00 a month. Lease and...
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$399,000
Asset SaleWelding Shop for Sale
Fullerton, CA
At A1 Machining and Welding we specialize in Aluminum welding, Stainless Steel welding, and Steel Welding welding. We also provide welding on Cast aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel, Brass, Copper, and...
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$88,000
Asset Sale$51M Industrial Staffing - Skilled and Unskilled
Orange County, CA
Established industrial staffing platform serving Southern California with exceptional growth trajectory and operational excellence. This asset sale represents a strategic divestiture of a thriving...
2
$8,750,000
Asset SaleRestaurant / Commercial / Catering or Ghost Kitchen - Cheap Rent
Irvine, CA
Various sizes Commercial Kitchens in Irvine. Catering , Meal Prep, Ghost and commisary kitchens.Irvine,freeway access 5 year lease with (3) 5 year options. Commercial Kitchen fully built out and...
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$3,000
Asset SaleSALE $1M Buildout – Turnkey Implant Dental Office – Just Walk In
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, fully equipped dental clinic in the heart of Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. The office features 5 operatories, premium Henry Schein and Midmark equipment,...
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$950,000
Asset SaleSanta Ana laundromat for Sale-New Continental Girbau Equipment
Santa Ana, CA
Laundromat located in the heart of Santa Ana, CA. with state of the art Continental Girbau equipment, and over 4k active loyalty card members, adding 906 loyalty card members with balances in the last...
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$695,000
Asset Sale3-Unit - Pink's Window Cleaning Franchise Resale
Sacramento, CA
--> Asset sale for three large franchise territories across the Sacramento, CA market area for a super popular and fast growing non-traditional cleaning services company - Pinks Window Cleaning! You...
$129,000
Asset SalePool Service Route San Fernando Valley, Ca. High income $100k owner op
Van Nuys, CA
Top essential pool service route. Great route. 62 accounts $7,635.00 monthly recurring income, plus EXTRA billings for filters and other related maintenance. Well established accounts. Training and...
$91,620
Real EstateMansion on 2 acres for Weddings & Events venues
Orange County, CA
Turn this Mansion on 82,300 Sqft almost 2 acres into a wedding and event center . There is already a beautiful white gazebo perfect for the exchange of vows . Large kitchen with a huge natural stone...
$5,000,000
FranchiseNEXTAFF
Available in California
Nextaff - The Most Influential Staffing Franchise in America
$175,000
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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