California

Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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Environmental Consulting Firm with Ongoing Government Contracts

California

Environmental consulting firm that specializes in solutions for the federal government and public and private sector clients. They perform a diverse array of cultural resource services as well as...

$2,350,000

$2,350,000

Cash Flow: $195,562

General Contracting & Landscaping Business

Yolo County, CA

This well-established general contracting and landscaping business has been a trusted name in its market for decades, building a stellar reputation for quality and reliability. The business has...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $209,272

Non-Operational Laundromat with Renovation-Ready Rental Units

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Burney, CA

This property offers a unique chance to own a laundromat in a high-demand area near apartment complexes, where there is a strong need for laundry services. The laundromat is fully plumbed and ready...

$350,000

$350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

10 FedEx Ground Routes, Tracy CA

Tracy, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of the TRACY CA station. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. 100%...

$990,000

$990,000

Laundromat ( Coin Laundry in L.A.

Los Angeles, CA

The laundromat ( coin laundry) business is a good part-time business for people from all walks of life for supplemental income and you'll receive residual income from every single laundry load and...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

San Gabriel beauty in Duarte

Duarte, CA

Large shopping center with abundant parking and great visibility. Clean store with mininal competition. Much potential to increase income with additional services and new equipment. Lease options...

$495,000

$495,000

Commercial and Residential Carpet and Floor Cleaning Business

Ventura, CA

Servicing Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties since 2009. This is a well established business specializing in cleaning carpet, tile and stone floors, upholstery, vinyl planking, pet stains, odor...

$125,000

$125,000

The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA

Riverside County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Riverside County, California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2022 revenues exceeded...

$535,000

$535,000

Cash Flow: $136,802

The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County CA

Riverside County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Riverside County, California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 YTD through July...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $256,781

The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County CA

Riverside County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! An excellent opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Riverside County, California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2023 revenues...

$825,000

$825,000

Cash Flow: $291,388

Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation

Inglewood, CA

For over 35 years, This business has been the go-to name for expert dry and specialty cleaning and restoration in Los Angeles. Located in a high-traffic, growing community, this business has built a...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $268,000

Hi Volume Dry Cleaner S. OC

Dana Point, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $63,000 MONTHLY RENT: $8,300 LEASE TERMS: NEW LEASE STORE SIZE: 1,450 OPEN HOURS: 9AM-6PM MON-FRI, 9AM-5PM SAT EMPLOYEES: 4 FT, 1 PT WAGE: $16,000/MO OWNER SINCE: 2004 (1 OWNER WORKS...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $314,895

Dental Equip. Repair Truck for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Established and Owned Since: 2010 Total Monthly Rent: 0 Home Office(Instead of paying rent you receive a tax write off!) Owner Works? Yes. (Only Worker) Charges $125 Hourly (Could charge up to $280...

$190,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $122,000

Structural Engineering Business

Alameda County, CA

Well established Structural Engineering company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, has been a trusted provider of engineering services and solutions in the Bay Area for over 30 years. The company...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $304,690

Established Fire Safety Service Provider

San Mateo County, CA

Since 1984, this fire extinguisher sales and service company has built a solid reputation in fire protection, serving a loyal client base primarily in the SF Peninsula. SBA financing preapproved. This...

$339,000

$339,000

Cash Flow: $135,693

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Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes

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Establish Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service

San Mateo County, CA

Established in 1984, this fire extinguisher sales and service company serves loyal commercial clients on the SF Peninsula. Known for outstanding service and client retention, it provides...

$339,000

$339,000

Cash Flow: $222,762

Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!

Sonoma County, CA

PRICE REDUCED! OWNERS MOTIVATED! This long established (1989) Sonoma County mobile and in house screen company has been serving this North Bay community for many years. The family run business focuses...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $235,000

18 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA

Hayward, CA

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

$2,995,000

$2,995,000

Established Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - Orange County

Orange County, CA

This established Carpet Cleaning Franchise which includes three franchise territories offers a unique opportunity with over two decades of operational excellence. Since taking ownership in 2000, the...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $126,280

High Volume Laundromat with Robust Delivery Business

Los Angeles, CA

This laundromat, located in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, features recently upgrade equipment and a card-only payment system that eliminates the need for coins. With more than half...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Highly Profitable and Award-Winning Resume Writing Service

California

This highly profitable and award-winning resume writing service, a leading brand name with a strong reputation in the industry, has helped over 4,000 professionals across the U.S. land roles at top...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $135,300

Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise

San Diego County, CA

Price reduced to $159,000 Franchise carpet cleaning business family owned since 1984. Franchise ranked number 1 in America by Entrepeneur Magazine with more locations than any other business in the...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Laundromat in Heart of South Bay Los Angeles

Lynwood, CA

This spacious nicely arranged store offers the best and unique mix of equipment sizes to the local surrounding neighborhood to wash and dry their clothes. The spacious turn-key store is ready for...

$225,000

$225,000

North Valley Opportunity

Pacoima, CA

Highly visible corner location on busy street with plenty of parking. Wide spacious aisles with room to move. Many new large capacity washers and dryers. Hybrid payment system accepting all forms of...

$358,000

$358,000

Established Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - North San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

This established Carpet Cleaning Franchise which includes three franchise territories offers a unique opportunity with over two decades of operational excellence. Since taking ownership in 2000, the...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $126,280

Coin Laundry & Pickup Delivery Services For Sale in Daly City

Daly City, CA

Coin Laundry & Delivery Services in Daly City. Annual Estimated Gross to be $168,572 and Annual Estimated Cash Flow to be $64,611. Rent: 2,600/m about 1,000 sf. New Lease is negotiable. 5 Days Open...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $64,611

Dry Cleaner for Sale

Yorba Linda, CA

Gross income : 18K Rent: $4100 Wages: $3700 Utilities: $2000 Supplies: $1000 Net Income: $7200 Buyer must do his/her own diligence. Listing agent did not verify information. For any Question Call or...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $86,400

Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business

Los Angeles County, CA

OVERVIEW OWNER READY TO RETIRE!!! BUSINESS SALEWITHALLCLIENT LIST.SOME BUSINESS EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED!!!GOOD HOME BASED BUSINESS. BUYER COULD INCORPORATE INTO AN EXISTING BUSINESS OR LOCATION. Central...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Reputable, Established HVAC & Refrigeration Business

Sacramento County, CA

This business grew and transitioned over the years, from primarily a restaurant equipment repair company to primarily a refrigeration and HVAC service company. The owner has worked with several patent...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $366,686

Home-Based Tile Installation Business with Established Clientele

Los Angeles County, CA

This company is a well-established and highly regarded tile contracting business, serving the greater Los Angeles area with a strong focus on residential projects. With a solid reputation built over...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Home-Based Property Management Firm For Sale

San Jose, CA

The local office provides top of the line management services for our clients that lack the time and the expertise needed for the day-to-day management of their real estate properties and investments....

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Residential/Commercial Pool Construction, Repair, and Maintenance

California

Sign NDA: https://generational.tfaforms.net/4660083?DealID=a1L2G000004zKyQ For nearly a decade, the Company has established itself as a premier pool contractor in its Northern California tri-county...

General Contractor - Remodeling, Additions & Repairs

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a licensed general contractor, specializing in remodeling, additions, and repairs for single family homes. The Company has a...

Cash Flow: $277,000

Cash Flow: $277,000

Seasonal Inflatable Kids Park Business In California

Riverside County, CA

Listing ID-63035 - 60% of sales are online. - Growth opportunity with adding in concessions. - Experienced marketing team in place. - Original owner from its opening day. - Seasonal business only open...

$530,000

$530,000

Cash Flow: $148,000

Very Good Net and Agency of Dry Cleaners $ 70K

La Mirada, CA

This is a nice Dry Cleaner no Laundry Mat 1). Monthly gross is $ 13,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 2,580 + 800 NNN 3).Lease has 1 and New Lease 4). size is approx.850 SF. 5). The average net income...

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $9,600

Stone & Tile Cleaning and Protective Sealant Application

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a leading stone restoration company that specializes in cleaning of stone, tile, and anti-etch application of protective sealants....

Cash Flow: $422,000

Cash Flow: $422,000

5 FedEx Ground Routes, Fullerton CA

Fullerton, CA

5 well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, HOME DELIVERY ONLY, based out of FULLERTON CALIFORNIA. Fullerton station does NOT require overlap is it is not a...

$550,000

$550,000

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...

$42,000,000

$42,000,000

Staffing Agency for sale in Northern California

Sacramento County, CA

Staffing and recruiting agency for sale for $1,200,000. It is a turnkey operation serving Northern California. The agency specializes in providing tailored staffing solutions that meet the unique...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $367,384

Long Established Dry Cleaners For Sale

Elk Grove, CA

This dry cleaners has been open for decades and is now up for sale. With two locations included in the sale, this business has been a staple of the Elk Grove community for a very long time. Reputation...

$215,000

$215,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

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First Choice Business Brokers LA

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.

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Process Server Business

Sacramento County, CA

With almost 45 years in business this company is the go to for process serving throughout California. They offer fast and reliable service in a wide range of legal and political document needs. Some...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $78,000

Online and Facility Security Guard and Firearms Training Company

Los Angeles County, CA

This business offers a range of online security training courses and firearms training at multiple locations that generates recurring revenue. Established in 2003, the company has established a strong...

$732,000

$732,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Profitable Beauty Supply in K-Town in L.A.

Los Angeles, CA

Most profitable beauty supply store. All inventories are included in the purchase price. This well established and charming beauty supply store has a large quantity of items and this beauty supply...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Profitable General Engineering Company

San Bernardino County, CA

Specializing in underground utilities, demolition & grading, this engineering business was started in 2009 and has continually increasing revenue year after year. Primary work is private commercial &...

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

Cash Flow: $483,120

Rare chance to cash in on Hollywood location with loads of potential.

West Hollywood, CA

Excellent location near Little Armenia in a busy strip mall with lots of potential for growth of income. Perfect demographics, almost fully renter occupied within one mile radius. Change in operation...

$330,000

$330,000

Popular Day Spa In Affluent Neighborhood Near FiDi

San Francisco County, CA

-Ground Floor 800 SQFT + 700 SQFT Mezzanine. -Rent only $4,000 (3 years + 5 year opt). -2 FT Employees, 2PT Employees, 2 Contractors. -Strong Social Media Presence. -Unique Subscription Based Model....

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Famous COVID Lab sells Licenses, Credentials, and Equipment

Santa Monica, CA

Manhattan Biz is presenting Famous 911 Laboratory, which is, after making a name and highest standards in COVID testing – selling its setup (team, equipment, know how), licenses, and credential...

$325,000

$325,000

Digital Advertising Company For Sale

San Jose, CA

This turn-key business sells digital display advertising screens, as well as a full suite of business support products in the digital space, including digital advertising. The sale price includes a...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note

San Diego, CA

Manhattan Biz is presenting an established cannabis laboratory with California Cannabis Laboratory License, all necessary certifications in San Diego, CA Laboratory is fully equipped. Lab has no...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Balloon Store

Los Angeles County, CA

If are looking for a small business opportunity in a desirable area within los angeles county with a small initial investment, then this is the right business for you. This is a high income stream...

$25,000

$25,000

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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