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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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Owner Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business

San Diego, CA

HS Listing ID-67880 Asking price- $99,000 2024 Gross - 50k 2024 Net after expenses - 41k Business highlights: Repeat client: weekly, biweekly, monthly Been in business since January 2021 Home based...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $41,000

Turnkey Caterer, Restaurant, Onsite Catering Space - All in one!

Santa Barbara County, CA

Four Hospitality Businesses that are all contiguous. Includes a catering company, restaurant, on- site catering event space, and takeaway space. Key employees are in place and willing to stay. The...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

8 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...

$925,000

$925,000

EBITDA: $243,000

Turnkey Custom Picture Framing Shop

Ventura County, CA

This established custom framing business provides high-quality, professional framing services for artwork, photographs, and collectibles. Operating from the same convenient, high-visibility location...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $66,624

Valet Dry Cleaners Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

? Over 50 Years of Service – Well-Established Dry Cleaners for Sale A rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable dry cleaning business with over 50 years of continuous operation in the same...

$699,000

$699,000

Vending Machines - Latest Tech - Passive & Great Margins

San Diego, CA

Booming – Semi-Passive – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business Covering the Greater San Diego area. Runs on a flexible part-time schedule, great margins, and scalable. Each machine...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $186,000

Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available

Orange County, CA

Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer with 30+ Years in operations located in Southern California – Real Estate Available for purchase alongside business Established more than three decades ago, this Southern...

$13,900,000

$13,900,000

Cash Flow: $2,083,400

Established Christmas Lighting Business – 20+ Years, Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA

Over 20 years in business and the largest Christmas lighting service in Torrance’s Sleepy Hollow, this well-established seasonal business shines bright every year with a 95% customer retention rate...

$25,000

$25,000

3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED

Sacramento, CA

RARE opportunity to own FEDEX Routes in one of the most competitive hubs. 3 Unassigned Team runs based out of Northern California hubs. 2023/2024 new tractors leases + Team Drivers. Exclusive...

$695,000

$695,000

EBITDA: $450,000

New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location

Los Angeles, CA

New everything - equipment, plumbing, electrical interior. Machines accepting coin, dollars and phone app payment High volume foot traffic in an area with a large rental population....

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp

Coronado, CA

High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp | Priced at Attractive Multiple Location: San Diego County, CA Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow (SDE): $130,254 (solopreneur...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Commercial Electric Contactor in Orange County

Anaheim, CA

This 33-year-old commercial contractor generates $2.7M in revenue with a loyal repeat client base and strong reputation. Growth has been intentionally capped due to limited capital, no workflow...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $357,193

Drainage Contractors

$1,191,000 - Marin County, CA

$1,191,000

Marin County, CA

Ardeshir Vosooghi

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Well Established Junk Hauling business

Petaluma, CA

A fantastic opportunity awaits a motivated buyer to acquire a well-established junk removal and recycling business in the desirable Sonoma, California market. Opened over a decade ago, this business...

$331,000

$331,000

Move in ready in Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Free standing Long Beach location with dedicated parking. Near new touch screen equipment with upgraded electrical, plumbing and heating. Quartz folding tables and epoxy floors give a bright clean...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Greg Michail, CBB

Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena (SBBP) is a Southern California based firm specializing in business mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. It is part of the worldwide Sunbelt Network of over 300 offices. Sunbelt specializes in small and medium size privately held companies with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution and select business-to-business service industries. Sunbelt is dedicated to providing clients with confidential and professional representation and assisting them in achieving their business objective. For more information, log on www.sunbeltpasadena.com.

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Highly Profitable 30-Year ISO-Certified CNC Machining Firm

San Jose, CA

This ISO-certified CNC machining firm provides precision components for a diversified set of industries, including semiconductor, telecom, medical device, and clean air equipment manufacturing. With...

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Cash Flow: $650,863

Long established catering company for sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Long established family run catering company is for sale. The sellers are the landlord of a 5000 +/- sq ft building which has been especially designed for successful catering. They have been charging...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Turnkey Law Practice with 10,000+ Estate Clients & Strong Referral Net

Walnut Creek, CA

**Asking price: $750,000 plus 20% earnout each year for 3 years.** Perfect acquisition for a solo practitioner seeking immediate credibility or a growing firm looking to expand its client...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $828,541

Well-Established Window Coverings & Home Security Business – Turnkey

Sacramento County, CA

Step into ownership of a trusted, family-operated business with a strong reputation for quality, affordability, and exceptional customer service. For over 15 years, this company has specialized in...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

For Sale: Well-Established Laundromat in Manteca, CA

Manteca, CA

This well-established laundromat is located in a high-traffic area of Manteca, surrounded by a densely populated neighborhood that supports steady, repeat customer activity. The business generates...

$325,000

$325,000

Reputable Event Catering Company

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Situated in a renowned wine country along California’s Central Coast, this catering company has developed into a premier provider of refined dining services for upscale events. What started as a...

$920,000

$920,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

(Well Established) Disabled Senior Care Consulting Firm

Orange, CA

This local senior residential placement services business is for sale. Earnings come from the commissions paid by residential care homes, assisted living and memory care communities. This business...

$159,890

$159,890

Cash Flow: $108,790

Great Lifestyle Business

$180,000 - San Francisco, CA

$180,000

San Francisco, CA

Knife Sharpening Route and business for Sale – Fresno Area

California

Knife Sharpening Route for Sale – Fresno Area (Established Accounts + Van) Turnkey opportunity to own and operate a profitable mobile knife sharpening business serving the Fresno/Clovis area. Part of...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

San Diego Clinical Lab, 2.4M Gross, 1M Net, Good Contracts

San Diego, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located in San Diego, California. • Established:...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,000

Established Independent Contractor Network

San Diego County, CA

Since the Company was founded 35 years ago, it has invested in building out an independent contractor network and associated technology platform that are now well established and continue to generate...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $456,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $456,000

Small structural engineering company for early career engineer

Oakland, CA

Well established structural engineering company that provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. 60% of the clients are individual owner occupied residences seeking to remodel, build new,...

$250,000

$250,000

San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!

San Diego County, CA

Listing Details: - Location: San Diego, CA - Machine Type: Vendo / AP - Age of Machines: Refurbished - Established: 2021 -Restocking: In-house For sale: A profitable Vending route consisting of...

$31,999

$31,999

Cash Flow: $14,000

Successful San Francisco Property Management Firm

San Francisco, CA

A well-established and historically profitable residential property management company based in San Francisco. The firm holds contract agreements with fifteen landlords/property owners, overseeing...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $213,000

Turnkey Moving Company for Sale

Riverside County, CA

The fastest-growing moving and storage franchise of its kind, backed by numerous 5-star Google reviews. With multiple locations already established, this is the definition of turnkey, fully built-out...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Established Business Broker Franchise – Southern California

San Diego County, CA

Serial Entrepreneur? This could be your ideal business. Backed by a 25 year + established national franchise, you’ll have access to training, systems, marketing, and support from day one. Operate...

$54,000

$54,000

Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

This highly successful business utilizes multiple revenue streams that create high, ongoing and reliable profits. The unit business operates in a 3000 square foot space which keeps overhead low and...

$599,990

$599,990

Cash Flow: $217,100

Established-Passive Income 24/7 Live Monitoring- LICENSED!

$390,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$390,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Coin Laundry and Delivery & Pickup in Haight-Ashbury District, SF

San Francisco, CA

Coin Laundry and Delivery & Pickup Service For Sale in Haight - Ashbury District SF. Monthly Estimated Gross: $15,922 (2023), $17,624 (2024) & $20,614 (2025) AND Monthly Estimated Cash Flow: $$7,716...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $104,650

Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service

San Diego County, CA

This decades old company provides residential , commercial and Industrial garage door installation , repair & maintenance services for homeowners , HOA building owners , property managers, architects,...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $475,858

2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts

Orange County, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located on the border of Los Angeles and Orange...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $2,100,000

5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale

Rialto, CA

Business includes 1 dedicated (team) run and 4 unassigned (team) runs. All runs are domiciled out of the Rialto, CA FedEx terminal. Full-time manager in place handles all operations of the business....

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $669,389

Thriving Salon Community in Coastal San Diego

La Jolla, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving 22-suite salon community spanning two buildings in beautiful coastal San Diego. The business operates under a proven salon-suite rental model, with the...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $41,713

Property Management Business In No. Orange County 200 Doors

Orange County, CA

Founded over 25 years ago, this business is a local PM company with a mix of Multi Fam. , HOA, SFR & Commercial properties. Properties located mostly across LA & OC. Known for reliable property...

$245,000

$245,000

Experienced High-End Pool Contractor

Santa Cruz County, CA

This premier pool company has been designing and constructing upscale aquatic spaces for residential and commercial clients in a sought-after coastal area of California. Known for its attention to...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Bryan Gonzales

First Choice Business Brokers San Diego

Serving San Diego County, CA

First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.

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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: $508,268

Thriving Home Staging Business with Supplemental Relocation Revenue

Studio City, CA

For sale is a highly profitable home staging business with a proven 10-year track record of solid performance, now enhanced by a valuable supplemental relocation revenue stream. The core of this...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $528,818

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

Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale, CA

Established Coffee Shop with Loyal Customer Base – Prime Location !!!

Palm Springs, CA

A profitable and established coffee shop for sale !Turnkey opportunity to own a profitable and well-loved coffee shop in a high-traffic area. Perfect for an owner-operator, experienced entrepreneur,...

$198,000

$198,000

Cash Flow: $89,226

Dry Cleaner Agency

San Francisco, CA

Established dry cleaning agency business operating successfully since 2009 in San Francisco, offering an excellent opportunity for a new owner seeking a turnkey operation with strong cash flow...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA

Bloomington, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of the RIALTO CALIFORNIA station. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. 100% overlapped in...

$827,000

$827,000

EBITDA: $229,000

Residential Cleaning Service

San Diego County, CA

Established Residential Cleaning Service - San Diego County This well-established residential and small office cleaning service has been operating successfully since 2000, generating $116,206 in...

$24,000

$24,000

Cash Flow: $22,821

Well-established and profitable SF Peninsula Business For Sale

South San Francisco, CA

Step into a well-established, locally recognized property inspection business serving South San Francisco, San Mateo County, and the greater Bay Area. On-Site Property Inspections has built a...

$375,000

$375,000

Remote Video Production Studio with End-to-End Services

Monterey County, CA

This distributed video production company delivers cinematic content for high-profile clients in both domestic and international markets. Operating under two unified but distinct brands—one for...

$790,000

$790,000

Cash Flow: $325,000

Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!

San Francisco, CA

Fantastic opportunity to step in on the ground floor (or actually the 8th floor). Great reputation, well known, and a profitable 25-plus year law practice specializing in immigration law. Super...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Laundromat in the City of La Puente

La Puente, CA

Well established and profitable coin operated laundry with strong cash flow. This laundromat is located in a major market center in a high traffic area. Easy in and out access and excellent parking....

$615,000

$615,000

Cash Flow: $130,416

Location in SuperMarket

Windsor, CA

Completed Dry Cleaner Plant with Shirts Unit Good Lease, Good Equipment...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $120,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $120,000

Chapel & Funeral Home Founded in 1993

Fresno, CA

Founded in 1993. Operates from a beautiful historic two-story Neoclassical building on nearly half an acre in Downtown Fresno. The facility includes gathering rooms, private rooms, multiple bathrooms,...

$995,000

$995,000

Staffing Business in growing upscale market!

Orange County, CA

The South Orange County is a dynamic and rapidly expanding area with a healthy blend of healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, administrative, and professional services. The business operates in a...

$109,900

$109,900

Cash Flow: $43,948

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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