Riverside County, CA
Overview: Turnkey carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning business with 4+ years of established operations and consistent weekly revenue. The company currently generates $3,000–$5,000 per week with...
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Carpet, Tile, Upholstery Cleaning
$150,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Lodi Pool Service Route for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
Excellent starter route. Easy pools, overall fast pools to keep maintained. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office....
$31,200
Cash Flow: $38,000
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
Cash Flow: $800,000
Reputable and well- established demolition company
El Dorado County, CA
This reputable demolition company has been serving clients for over 40 years, specializing in both structural and interior demolition services. With minimal overhead and no real estate commitments,...
$769,600
Cash Flow: $416,044
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...
Cash Flow: $400,000
Laguna Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Dream route that is very tight built over 30 years. Total annual mileage is around 10,000 miles, with an average work day of 5-6 hours, Monday - Friday. Very loyal clientele that have proven...
$114,600
Cash Flow: $132,500
Pending Sale: Large Turn-Key Recycling Yard For Sale
Brawley, CA
Turnkey Recycling Business for sale. Large 9.5 acres yard. Automobile and scrap. Pick your part. Low Rent. Southern California. Huge potential for CRV, electronic recycling, scale and more. Can sell...
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$90,000
Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA
Roseville, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Easy part time route in desirable areas. This route consists of 38...
$65,184
Cash Flow: $65,000
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
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...
$200,000
FranchiseBar-B-Clean
Available in California
Make big profits cleaning grills and barbecues, with this franchise earning 83.55% in Gross Profit Margins!
$100,000
See More FranchisesHighly Profitable Smash My Trash Franchise - Semi-Absentee
California
ESTABLISHED SMASH MY TRASH FRANCHISE - CALIFORNIA This turnkey waste management franchise presents an exceptional semi-absentee investment opportunity in California's thriving commercial market....
$2,150,000
Cash Flow: $485,000
Northern Californina Full Service Moving Company - SC2239
California
Northern Californina Full Service Moving Company - SC2239 Financial Information Asking Price: $899,000 Cash Flow: $300,000 Gross Revenue: $600,000 Down Payment: $899,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $100,000 This...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Thriving LA/OC Landscaping & Irrigation Biz | $200K+ Monthly Revenue
$2,400,000
Carson, CA
50-Year-Old Niche School
Agoura Hills, CA
This is a rare chance to own a long-established, fully licensed vocational trade school with a strong reputation in a hands-on niche. Founded over 50 years ago, this training academy offers both...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $291,883
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...
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$110,000
Cash Flow: $75,243
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, CFC
https://www.tsifranchisegroup.org/
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, EECA is a Certified Business Broker. was associated with "Murphy Business " for 10 years as an area developer. One Of The Largest And Most Successful Business Brokerage Firms In The Nation With Offices Conveniently Located Throughout The United States. Mark Tzalka, is also a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.
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North Tustin Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Desirable starter route. Good loyal paying customers that have been with the company over 10 years. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from...
$27,600
Cash Flow: $32,000
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
Cash Flow: $2,131,460
Established Home Staging Business w Warehouse SBA Pre Qualified
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and profitable home staging business serving the South Bay area for the past 7 years. The company has built a strong brand and long-standing...
$399,025
Cash Flow: $155,000
Immigration Consulting & Tax Preparation Business in Vista
Vista, CA
Seize this unique opportunity to own a well-established immigration consulting and tax preparation business in Vista, CA. With over 24 years of service, the business boasts a loyal client base and a...
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$165,000
Local Laundry for Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
Well-established laundry business offering both regular laundry services and specialized horse blanket cleaning. Known for quality service and reliability, this business serves a loyal customer base...
$225,000
FranchiseAce Handyman Services
Available Nationwide
Ace Handyman Services, owned by Ace Hardware, is a home services business that focuses on solving customer's small to large size handyman projects in the home and commercial space.
$75,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Commercial Plumbing and Fire sprinkler Service Company
San Bernardino County, CA
We are a small Commercial service company that does plumbing and fire sprinkler repairs, installs and remodels. We provide fire sprinkler testing on all systems. We provide 24/7 service. We also...
$3,250,000
Established Catering Business + Commercial Kitchen – Los Angeles
Valley Village, CA
ESTABLISHED CATERING BUSINESS + COMMERCIAL KITCHEN – LOS ANGELES Turnkey Ready with Amazing Central Location and Retail Potential This rare opportunity presents a fully operational catering company in...
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$400,000
Deli Sandwich Shop & Catering Business For Sale
$139,000
San Diego County, CA
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
San Diego Based Tree Service Business Now Available!
San Diego, CA
Seize the chance to own a successful tree service business with a loyal customer base! This reputable company excels in pruning, shaping, and maintenance, known for its commitment to quality and...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $77,567
Mission Foods Route For Sale Escondido CA $99,000
Escondido, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Escondido CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $94,449
Turnkey Airbnb Business – 3 Adjacent Homes / 15 Rooms – Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
?? Important Notice: Only all-cash offers will be considered. The price is firm and non-negotiable. Turnkey Airbnb Business – 3 Homes / 15 Rooms – Los Angeles This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...
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$280,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Yucca Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Tight route with Solid rates makes this a profitable efficient route. Excellent route with room and opportunity to grow rapidly. Appreciative customers. Additional Service calls add another 5-7k month...
$169,200
Cash Flow: $181,000
Take Over Established Gardening Accounts
Oakland, CA
40 +/- garden maintenance accounts available. Owner is retiring. Homes are in nice neighborhoods. Seller is a solo gardener providing sasonal trimming, pruning, mowing, blowing, raking, planting and...
$69,900
Cash Flow: $50,000
Established Automotive Repair Franchise in Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
A rare opportunity to purchase a successful Automotive Repair franchise in Contra Costa County, California. The Seller is confident in the future of this business and is willing to offer a Sellers...
$229,999
Cash Flow: $93,419
FranchiseAmerican Business Systems
Available Nationwide
20 Years as America's Leader in Medical Billing with Unparallelled Training, and Support. 100k Potential, Work From Anywhere, Full-Time or Part-Time. Come Join Our Success!
$30,000
See More FranchisesMission's Tortilla Route, San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the San Diego, Carlsbad and Oceanside, California area for $164,400! Currently generating $855,176 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $120,501. Distributorship...
$164,400
Cash Flow: $120,501
Profitable Pest Control Franchise – Serving Orange & LA Co
Orange County, CA
This established pest control franchise serves a prime Southern California territory with year-round demand driven by the region’s warm climate, dense population, and diverse ecosystems. Most revenue...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $295,576
Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
$425,000
San Francisco County, CA
Established SERVPRO Restoration business in Greater Los Angeles Area
California
Great Opportunity in California SERVPRO, consistently ranked #1 in the Restoration Services Category by Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500, is an excellent opportunity in the state of California....
$1,800,000
"Own a Piece of History" Dry Cleaner & Plant
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to own a CENTURY old Dry Cleaner & Plant, very well established in a high traffic area in San Fernando Valley, years of loyal repeat customer base, offers full service, Dry...
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$450,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
FranchiseGarage Force
Available in California
Join this incredible franchisor and achieve high profits with the best product in the industry. Our coatings are up to 20x stronger than epoxy, 100% UV resistant, and can be applied throughout the year, usually in just one day!
$45,000
See More FranchisesLake Tahoe Water Company
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Carnelian Bay, CA
Water company servicing 580+ water connections in beautiful Lake Tahoe. The company has been established for 60+ years serving drinking water to the neighborhood. Sale comes with water tanks, artesian...
$2,800,000
San Fernando Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Decades old, seasoned clients on this highly desirable route, many stops located in proximity to each other for maximum efficiency. These are established, choice communities with loyal, long-term...
$108,600
Cash Flow: $117,500
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
Cash Flow: $215,000
Eco-Friendly 30+ years Cleaners with Loyal Customers! (runs itself)
San Diego, CA
Seller motivated and open to offers! This established eco-friendly cleaners, alterations, wash&fold, and laundry service business. They have a dedicated team who can run the business on their own, of...
$360,000
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
Seller may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. 2025 Update: Business is growing and Owner is Hiring while Actively Selling the Business in preparation for retirement. Having established...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $77,329
Lutz Lehmann
Magnus Business Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We work for you! Selling a business is a complex task and doing it on your own as a business owner might backfire. We at Magnus Business Group have sold many businesses and focus all resources in one direction only, to complete a successful transaction. Many details need to be considered before a business will be offered on the market. There are financial, tax, legal, HR, and other aspects to look at. A unique tailored strategy is essential to achieve the best outcomes. We are dedicated to going above and beyond and working closely with business owners and all shareholders to get a deal done. We have worked in a corporate environment with up to 1,000 employees and functioned as CEO and COO in companies with 50 and 100 employees in different industries. Insides at how companies work in manufacturing, warehouse/distributions, automotive, construction, and technology contribute to all of our successfully sold businesses. Companies we are working with are located in the greater Los Angeles area reaching all the way to San Louis Obispo, Palm Springs, and Palmdale, and includes Orange County. We sell businesses with an EBITDA of a minimum of $500k and a revenue range between $5MM and 50MM.
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Recession Proof Fire Protection Business
San Dimas, CA
Established profitable and growing full service Fire protection business with over 350 active loyal repeating clients, offers steady adequate income stream and even larger growth potential. The...
$300,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000
Burbank, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$89,000
Cash Flow: $72,596
Turnkey Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location
$250,000
Folsom, CA
The UPS Store for Sale UPScale LA County $510K Income and $1.2 M Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent areas in Los Angeles County. The demographics surrounding The UPS Store location are strong with a population of 232,534 and...
$2,199,000
Cash Flow: $510,000
Indio Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Business name and phone number included on this highly desirable opportunity. High-end properties, which not only enhances the overall value of the route but also typically means better-maintained...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $86,000
FranchiseMiracle Method Surface Refinishing
Available Nationwide
Own the Largest Surface Refinishing Franchise in the Country and Tap Into a High-Demand, High-Profit Business!
$45,000
See More FranchisesArden Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
**30% Seller Financing Available** with 24 month term. Free Brand New Riptide vacuum. Very condensed route that has been optimized over the years. Pools are efficient overall and in great shape. Free...
$139,200
Cash Flow: $156,000
Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA
Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...
$84,480
Cash Flow: $86,000
Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $24,422
Established Video Surveillance & Alarm Company
Riverside, CA
The Business was established in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. This business has an excellent reputation; offering CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Access Control and Data cabling services. It has earned trust of...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $197,000
LA County Residential & Commercial Plumbing Company – $1.3M Rev/$516K
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County residential & commercial plumbing service company with $1.3 million in revenue $516,175 Discretionary Earnings is available for acquisition. Generating strong, consistent revenue...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $516,175
Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Great income producing route. Strong payment histories on this seasoned route. Accounts are well distributed with each day in desirable regions. Pools are easy to maintain. Own your own...
$103,200
Cash Flow: $128,000
Dry Cleaners
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$160,000
Part-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 Sacramento and surrounding counties. The business offers a proven...
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$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 Sacramento and surrounding counties. The business offers a proven...
3
$22,140
FranchiseOne Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Available in California
Join the #1 HVAC franchise brand! Become a part of the essential services industry driven by consumer demand and support by a nationally-recognized name in HVAC.
$150,000
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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