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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!

Sunnyvale, CA

Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...

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Cash Flow: $400,000

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Cash Flow: $400,000

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Established Residential Cleaning Company

Los Angeles County, CA

An established residential cleaning company The business is built on recurring household contracts. Customers hold weekly, biweekly or monthly slots and stay on them, which gives the revenue a...

$23,000

$23,000

Tool & Garden Retail Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Tool and garden retail business for sale serving a well-established customer base in North County San Diego. This specialty retailer offers premium outdoor power equipment, gardening tools,...

$395,000

Cash Flow: $144,872

$395,000

Cash Flow: $144,872

Growing Gym Vending Route — 17 Machines, Contract to Expand to 42

Vacaville, CA

Established vending machine route with exclusive placement inside a national fitness-gym franchise locations. Currently operating 17 machines generating $142,000 annual revenue with strong per-machine...

$245,000

Cash Flow: $26,000

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$245,000

Cash Flow: $26,000

20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and

California

Manhattan Biz is presenting a big, old, real full menu laboratory: all tests, all specialties, contracted with major insurances. Adding accounts and growing business daily. Tests nicely spread across...

$29,000,000

Cash Flow: $6,000,000

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$29,000,000

Cash Flow: $6,000,000

High-Growth Specialty Irrigation Company – $5.5M Run-Rate

Los Angeles, CA

Highly specialized irrigation services company serving residential and commercial properties across four Southern California counties. The Company provides comprehensive solutions across the full...

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Cash Flow: $1,323,218

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Cash Flow: $1,323,218

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow

Butte County, CA

This is a rare chance to purchase a well-established B2B service provider with over 50 years of successful operations. Renowned for its quality and service, the business specializes in providing...

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,208

$3,700,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,208

Mission-Critical Engineering & Specialty Construction Company – $3.3M

San Joaquin County, CA

Highly specialized engineering, manufacturing, construction, and service company serving mission-critical commercial and industrial infrastructure throughout California. This vertically integrated...

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Cash Flow: $3,342,276

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Cash Flow: $3,342,276

Rolling ATM Machine, Retire Early!

Elk Grove, CA

Established Business - Recession-Proof Income Opportunity This profitable business offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking financial independence and flexible lifestyle. Operating...

$185,000

$185,000

Fast-Growing Silicon Valley Spot Repair Franchise–60% y/y growth!

Santa Clara County, CA

The company provides expert, budget-friendly, time-efficient repair services to hotels, apartments, and residences in Silicon Valley for various surfaces including floors, countertops, vanities,...

$275,000

Cash Flow: $126,368

$275,000

Cash Flow: $126,368

Grasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit with Grasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations, the #1 home-based estate sales & business liquidations franchise! Tap into a proven and trusted brand that has redefined excellence in this market.

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $204,089

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $204,089

Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment

San Joaquin County, CA

Well-established general automotive service shop in San Joaquin County with a standout specialty, including consistent referral work from local collision/body shops that depend on accurate, reliable...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $171,812

$450,000

Cash Flow: $171,812

Appliance repair

Sunnyvale, CA

This is a clear, easy-to-understand business with all processes fully set up and running from day one. A new owner steps into a proven system — no need to build anything from scratch. Everything is...

$128,200

Cash Flow: $96,700

$128,200

Cash Flow: $96,700

Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business

Visalia, CA

This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...

$119,000

$119,000

Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business

Orange County, CA

Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...

$170,000

$170,000

Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location

Orange County, CA

Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...

$115,000

$115,000

Brannon Poe

Poe Group Advisors

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.

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Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity

Marin County, CA

Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...

$95,000

$95,000

Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market

Alameda County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...

$95,000

$95,000

Very Profitable window and blind washing business

Antelope, CA

Selling my home-based profitable. "Express Mini-Blind Window Cleaning" business that has been serving Sacramento, Placer, & El Dorado counties for over 35 years. The owner is retiring, creating a rare...

$200,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

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$200,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Window Cleaning Business - Prime Territory in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

The Opportunity: Own a piece of a national powerhouse. We are offering a high-potential territory within the Squeegee Squad network one of the nation’s largest and most respected brands in commercial...

$100,000

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$100,000

Promotional Products & Apparel Business

San Diego County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established promotional products and branded merchandise business in San Diego County, operating under the world's largest promotional products and embroidery...

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

$150,000

Cash Flow: $35,813

Sir Grout
Franchise

Available in California

Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $622,650* Own the #1 Ranked Tile and Grout Cleaning Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.

$70,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $351,238

$70,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $351,238

California-Based Wholesale Distribution Company | 35+ Years

Modesto, CA

Established California-based wholesale distribution business with more than 35 years of operating history serving a broad base of repeat business customers. The company focuses on sourcing and...

$20,000,000

Cash Flow: $4,050,000

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$20,000,000

Cash Flow: $4,050,000

Established Business Brokerage

San Diego County, CA

Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...

$89,000

$89,000

Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Coastal Southern California

San Diego County, CA

Step into one of the fastest-growing segments of the food and catering industry with this turnkey specialty charcuterie and grazing business located in a highly desirable Southern California coastal...

$220,000

$220,000

Established Promotional Products & Apparel Business - Low Overhead

Orange County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a branded apparel and promotional products business backed by one of the most recognized names in the industry. The business helps companies strengthen their brands...

$115,000

$115,000

Established Business Brokerage

Shasta County, CA

Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...

$98,000

$98,000

Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market

San Diego County, CA

Turnkey specialty catering and food business located in a desirable San Diego market with limited direct competition. The business specializes in premium charcuterie boards, boxes, grazing spreads,...

$449,000

$449,000

Leading Business Brokerage Franchise

San Jose, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an existing business advisory and brokerage territory in Santa Clara County, part of the world’s largest and most recognized business brokerage network. The...

$99,000

$99,000

Mailboxes - Packing & Shipping Center Business

North Hollywood, CA

2025 Revenues 209,500 2025 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings $75,344.00 5 Stars Google Reviews 4.5 Stars Yelp Reviews Services include: live scan, notary , copy & faxing, Packing & Shipping, USPS postal...

$159,200

Cash Flow: $75,000

$159,200

Cash Flow: $75,000

Established Mobile Pet Grooming | $493K TTM Revenue | 84.6% Recurring

San Diego, CA

Acquire an established mobile pet-grooming business serving some of North County San Diego's most desirable communities, including Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and Encinitas. The buyer steps...

$250,000

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$250,000

Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model

Santa Cruz County, CA

Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...

$128,000

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$128,000

AMH Enterprises
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Own a business Reselling Items to the Federal, State, Local Governments and Military!

$50,000

$50,000

Profitable Property Management Business with Real Estate Portfolio

Tulare County, CA

This profitable property management company specializes in fully furnished residential rentals throughout California's Central Valley. The business generates consistent revenue through two distinct...

$745,000

Cash Flow: $255,000

$745,000

Cash Flow: $255,000

Profitable Turnkey Business-$306k SDE-Seller Financing Available

Salida, CA

PROFITABLE TURNKEY BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS: GUTTER COMPANY - $306K SDE Established in 2022, this thriving building and construction service business in Salida, CA generates $950,000 in annual...

$1,075,000

Cash Flow: $306,000

$1,075,000

Cash Flow: $306,000

Profitable Language Services Firm — Remote, Scalable, High Margin

California

A well-established language services company operating throughout a major West Coast metro area is now available for acquisition. The business specializes in spoken language interpretation for the...

$4,810,000

Cash Flow: $960,000

$4,810,000

Cash Flow: $960,000

High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California

Beverly Hills, CA

Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...

$50,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

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$50,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive, Lucrative

Los Angeles, CA

Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Advanced Unattended Retail Machines Business serving the greater Los Angeles area. Semi-passive ownership, strong margins, and significant room for growth. These modern,...

$140,000

Cash Flow: $188,000

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$140,000

Cash Flow: $188,000

First Choice Business Brokers
Franchise

Available in California

First Choice Business Brokers are a team of passionate professionals that assist buyers and sellers of small to medium-sized businesses with their buying/selling transactions. With over 25 years of industry-leading experience, new franchise owners are expertly trained in a proven business model. This unique opportunity offers multiple streams of revenue by helping business owners.

$75,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $315,395

$75,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $315,395

3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale

Truckee, CA

3 Tahoe Area laundromats in South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Carnelian Bay, Ca, and Truckee, Ca. under one brand. Extensive wash and fold for customers. Newer machines and remodels. Ample parking. Long-term...

$3,850,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

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$3,850,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Specialized Subterranean Construction Firm with Niche Market Dominance

Sonoma County, CA

This specialized construction company dominates a highly technical niche market, providing excavation and construction services for below-ground commercial and residential projects throughout a major...

$2,160,000

Cash Flow: $635,000

$2,160,000

Cash Flow: $635,000

Established FedEx Linehaul Business | Rialto, CA

Bloomington, CA

FedEx Linehaul Business Model Linehaul Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) contract directly with FedEx Corporation to transport trailers of packages between FedEx terminals, hubs, and other...

$2,495,000

Cash Flow: $574,138

$2,495,000

Cash Flow: $574,138

Work from home running your own cleaning business in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz County, CA

Established Residential Cleaning Business - Santa Cruz County, CA This profitable home-based cleaning service has been serving the Santa Cruz County community since 1995, building a loyal client base...

$78,500

Cash Flow: $27,000

$78,500

Cash Flow: $27,000

Los Angeles: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal

Los Angeles, CA

This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...

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EBITDA: $113,000

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EBITDA: $113,000

Amiel Rubinstein

Transworld Business Advisors of Santa Monica

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Santa Monica is a full-service business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving Santa Monica, Brentwood, Malibu and West Los Angeles and businesses. We help business owners confidentially prepare, value, market and sell privately held companies. We also assist buyers in identifying and acquiring businesses and advise entrepreneurs on franchise opportunities and franchise development. Our hands-on local service is backed by Transworld Business Advisors, the world's largest business brokerage organization and a global network built over more than 45 years. Clients benefit from established processes, broad buyer reach, extensive marketing resources and international exposure while receiving personal attention from a local advisor. We work with Main Street and lower-middle-market companies across a wide range of industries, including professional and business services, technology, healthcare and wellness, manufacturing and distribution, restaurants and food service, retail and e-commerce, construction and home services, and franchise businesses. Whether you are considering a sale now or several years from now, evaluating an acquisition or exploring franchise ownership, the conversation can begin confidentially and without obligation.

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Turnkey Hybrid Model & Talent Agency

California

Opportunity of a generation! Well-established, turnkey hybrid model and talent agency with extraordinary recurring cash flow. Potentially a $5M - $10M business being offered for $3M due to life...

$3,000,000

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$3,000,000

$7,000/ NET AVG Monthly! Live Monitoring- MUST HAVE LICENSE!

Los Angeles County, CA

PLEASE READ: Established Security Monitoring Business - Premium Passive Income Opportunity MUST HAVE ACO CALIFORNIA LICENSE No Facilities or Assets to be sold. Home Based Business. Selling existing...

$450,000

EBITDA: $94,000

$450,000

EBITDA: $94,000

San Clemente Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Last piece of a seasoned owners route. All owner occupied, very reliable customers, with excellent payment histories. Some clients grouped in the same development and a few on the same street. Own...

$26,000

$26,000

Cash Flow: $28,000

Semi-Absentee Appliance Repair & Installation Company

Los Angeles County, CA

Established appliance repair and installation company serving the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles, available for the first time. The business is fully staffed and runs without the owner in...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

San Diego, CA - Own the Exclusive Mobile Pet Grooming

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise Development Business with 23 exclusive territories located throughout San Diego County California—one of the largest...

$368,000

$368,000

Camp Bow Wow
Franchise

Available Nationwide

A Franchise Opportunity that will really get your Tail Wagging

$500,000

$500,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,089,860

Express Employment Professionals in South San Francisco, CA

South San Francisco, CA

* Please inquire for financial performance information * Step into ownership of the well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in South San Francisco, CA, serving one of...

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$95,000

$95,000

Pool Service Route Temecula, Ca. Net $32,000 potential yrly 2 da week

Temecula, CA

Established Pool Service Route - Temecula, California This asset sale presents a well-established pool service route serving premium residential accounts in Temecula area. The route generates $32,000...

$32,000

$32,000

Cash Flow: $3,100

Pool Service Route Fallbrook, Ca. Net $42,000 yr potential 2 days week

Fallbrook, CA

Established Pool Service Route - Fallbrook-Bonsall, California This asset sale presents a well-established pool service route serving premium residential accounts in South Orange County. The route...

$42,240

$42,240

Cash Flow: $4,100

Express Employment Professionals in NW Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Take ownership of a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency serving Northwest Sacramento and surrounding industrial...

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$200,000

$200,000

Express Employment Professionals in South Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is your chance to buy a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing franchise serving South Sacramento, Elk Grove, and the...

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$250,000

$250,000

Monster Tree Service
Franchise

Available in California

Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or expand as an experienced tree care professional, Monster Tree Service provides an exceptional business opportunity in the $36 billion tree care industry.

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $574,903

Buy or Sell a Service Business in California
Service businesses are some of the most commonly listed for sale on BizBuySell, and include a wide range of people and process driven companies that sell expertise or labor rather than physical products. Common businesses are home and commercial services (cleaning, inspections, renovation, HVAC, automotive services), business services (marketing, signage, printing, brokerage, coworking), route based and asset light operations (parking management, entertainment routes), and franchised service brands. These businesses typically operate on contract , project , or recurring service models, generating revenue through service fees, ongoing maintenance agreements, route accounts, memberships, or territory based franchises, often with relatively low inventory requirements and scalable staffing.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed433
Asking Price$380,000
Reported Revenue$557,163
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$155,614
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$150,000$380,000$800,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$264,917$84,750
Median$557,163$155,614
Upper Quartile$1,356,312$277,356

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.511.47
Median0.762.42
Upper Quartile1.033.40

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Service Business in California?

The median asking price for an established Service Business in California is $380,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $800,000.

How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $557,163 and owners earn a median of $155,614, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Service Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Service Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.51 to 1.03, with a median of 0.76. Earning multiples range from 1.47 to 3.40, with the median at 2.42. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.76 times its annual revenue, and 2.42 times its annual owner earnings.

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