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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location

San Mateo County, CA

Fully established and long-standing business serving the community as a one-stop shop for shipping, mailbox rentals, printing, and essential business services. Known for reliability and trust, this...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $154,381

Reputable Leather Restoration Business – Stable Revenue, Franchiseable

Orange County, CA

Established Leather Restoration Business - Profitable Turnkey Opportunity This well-established leather repair and restoration business has operated successfully for over 17 years in Orange County,...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $122,882

Luxury Window Treatments & Floor Coverings 1.7MM+Rev Highend Clientele

Los Angeles County, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a premier design-focused Specialty Contractor delivering custom window treatments and flooring solutions to a discerning and loyal client base in the LA County,...

$598,000

$598,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

General Engineering Contractor

California

The Company is an established general engineering union contractor based in Northern California. It specializes as a one-stop-shop for exterior construction services of high density residential...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,910,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,910,000

Ongoing Net Profits: Property Damage & Restoration Company

San Francisco, CA

This sale price includes the following assets: Axil Air movers, Centrifugal air movers, Galaxy 2000 Portable carpet extractor, Power distribution box and Thermal imaging camera This is a well year...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

Marketing Agency. 20% EBITDA margin

San Francisco, CA

A twenty-two year old marketing/advertising agency with B2B tech and retail clients is being offered for sale. The two owners work roughly 10 hours per week each, relying on a well-tenured team to...

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

EBITDA: $1,809,491

Elk Grove Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Great starter route in highly desired areas. Great loyal customers with strong payment histories. Really agreeable and appreciative customers. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own...

$97,200

$97,200

Cash Flow: $113,000

High-Growth Residential Cleaning Franchise Resale - Prime San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Take the reins of an established and highly profitable residential cleaning franchise in one of Southern California's most desirable markets. This is a rare resale opportunity to own a piece of a...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

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

Highly profitable laundromat portfolio

$2,400,000 - San Jose, CA

$2,400,000

San Jose, CA

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

Harinder Garcha(Realtor)

Re/max Gold Commercial Santa Clara Valley

Serving Stanislaus County, CA

We specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in high-value business and commercial real estate transactions. Led by Harinder Singh Garcha, a seasoned business specialist with extensive experience and personal investments in gas stations, liquor stores, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and various other businesses, our company is dedicated to maximizing value for our clients with real-world knowledge. With a deep understanding of market trends, financial analysis, and negotiation strategies, Harinder Singh Garcha has built a reputation for facilitating seamless transactions that benefit all parties involved. Whether you are looking to invest in a thriving business, sell your established enterprise, or expand your portfolio, our team provides expert guidance throughout the process. What We Do: - Business Sales & Acquisitions: Assisting buyers and sellers in purchasing and selling gas stations, convenience stores, hotels, liquor stores, and other businesses. - Investment Strategy Consulting: Providing data-driven insights and recommendations to help clients make informed investment decisions. Negotiation & Deal Structuring: Ensuring fair and beneficial agreements that align with our clients' goals. Why Choose Us?: - Industry Expertise: Years of experience in business and real estate transactions. - Extensive Network: Connections with qualified buyers, sellers, lenders, and industry professionals. - Results-Driven Approach: Focused on securing the best possible outcomes for clients. - Confidential & Professional Service: We handle every transaction with discretion and integrity. We don’t just facilitate transactions—we build long-term partnerships that help our clients grow and succeed. Whether you are buying your first business, selling a profitable investment, or exploring new opportunities, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Honesty & Integrity is our #1 priority. Peninsula Gold: Broker#01957500 Harinder Garcha: DRE#02132413

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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

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

North San Diego County: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale

$750,000 - San Diego, CA

$750,000

San Diego, CA

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

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

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

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

Turnkey Airbnb Portfolio – 3 Adjacent Homes / 15 Rooms – High Cashflow

$230,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$230,000

Los Angeles, CA

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

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

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

Ajay Singh

California Business Broker

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

California Business Broker (CBB) has sold over 600 businesses over 25 years. CBB specializes in buying and selling both franchise and non-franchise Businesses like Gas stations, Car wash, Laundromats, Convenience stores, Liquor stores, Fast food restaurants, Bars, and Grills. We will provide you with one of the most extensive databases analyses that will aid you in making the best decisions alongside the process of escrow. We have extensive experience working with SBA, conventional lenders, and hard loan money lenders.

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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

3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA

$1,095,000 - Bloomington, CA

$1,095,000

Bloomington, CA

Chris Holzgraf

Premier Route Consulting

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

$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

Semi-Absentee Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop SBA Pre-Approve

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...

$60,000

$60,000

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

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

Junk Hauling/Demolition Business (Profitable)

Los Angeles, CA

For Sale: this business with a sale price that includes a Decaled Hauling Truck and National Accounts in place. Seller financing is available to a qualified new buyer. This is a busy “eco-friendly -...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $164,900

Senior Transition, Estate Sales & Sales Auctions Company - Riverside

Riverside, CA

For Sale is a multi-revenue senior transition, estate sales, and real estate support business. This well-established brand is part of the nation’s largest provider of senior relocation services and...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $223,100

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

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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