Carson, CA
Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Dry Cleaner Plant near Torrance
Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale - Fully Equipped & Turnkey
San Lorenzo, CA
Established Medical Practice with Orthopedic Spine & Neurosurgeon
Los Angeles, CA
Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Contractor
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Hair Salon Minimal Owner Involvement
San Diego, CA
In-Network Full-Service Clinical Laboratory – Northern California
California
East Bay Landscaping Business with Recurring Maintenance Revenue
Alameda County, CA
Dry Cleaners - Good Location, Torrance
Torrance, CA
Cat/Pet Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat/Pet Care
San Francisco County, CA
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
Junk King
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Lasshes, Brows & Skin in Glendale
Glendale, CA
11 FedEx P&D Routes For Sale in California
Ventura, CA
NEW-3500sqft Commercial kitchen / Distribution/Huge Walkins- Low Rent
$100,000
Irvine, CA
Premier Event Staffing Company – Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Cash-Flowing Laundromat + Real Estate with Supplemental Rental Income
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
JJ McLeod
BizBroker+
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established Commercial Air & Water Purification Systems Distributor
California
Dry Cleaner With Plant - Absentee Owner
Los Angeles, CA
Absentee Run Property Management Company
San Jose, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
Poolwerx
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Laundry with Real Estate & Rental Income
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Bicycle Shop in Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
Rare Opportunity: Prime Territory with the Nation’s Largest Franchise
Profitable Low-Voltage & Cabling Company – Turnkey, High-Demand
California
Water Restoration Business
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Southern California Electronics Recycling Business
San Diego, CA
Established Coin-Operated Laundromat for Sale
Orange County, CA
Sales & Repair of Outdoor Power Equipment Company
California
Well Established & Profitable ServiceMaster Franchises S. SF Bay Area.
California
Clinical Laboratory, netting 1M/month
California
Network in Action
Franchise
Available in California
Premier Special Event Rental Business where the “Wine Meets the Waves”
Santa Barbara, CA
Desirable North Hills location
North Hills, CA
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Pool Equipment Service and Repair
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Pressure Washing Service — 20+ Years Strong Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
1-800-STRIPER
Franchise
Available in California
Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Services
Orange County, CA
Dry Cleaners for sale
Tarzana, CA
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
High-Margin Turnkey Immigration Practice W/ Predictable Revenue Stream
Los Angeles County, CA
Francois Takle
Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established Pool Service and Supply Company -( Since 1998 | SBA)
Santa Clara County, CA
Absentee-Run Occupational Health Clinic with Proven Track Record
Los Angeles County, CA
Robots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
Premium Vacation Rental Management in California’s Wine Country
California
Specialized Medical Services Company, $160K Net, 10 Hours/Week Owner
Irvine, CA
Five Star Painting
Franchise
Available Nationwide
3rd Generation Dry Cleaners
Chico, CA
Bay Area design-build landscape company with turnkey operations,
Contra Costa County, CA
32-Year SBA Pre-Qualified Masonry & Concrete Company | Orange Co, CA
Orange, CA
Dry Cleaner in Costa Mesa with Potential
Costa Mesa, CA
Profitable, Long-Standing Locksmith Shop with Service Van
Ventura County, CA
Mail Box Shipping in Korea Time
Los Angeles, CA
Live Scan - Established & Profitable
Livermore, CA
Coin Laundry with Property in Compton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Established Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Business
Santa Clara County, CA
PlumbingPro
Franchise
Available in California
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 Analyzed | 446 |
| Asking Price | $350,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $539,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $156,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $149,250 | $350,000 | $806,250 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $262,336 | $84,000 |
| Median | $539,000 | $156,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,273,079 | $291,529 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.51 | 1.52 |
| Median | 0.75 | 2.45 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.03 | 3.41 |
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 $350,000, though prices range from under $149,250 to well over $806,250.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $539,000 and owners earn a median of $156,000, 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 0.75. Earning multiples range from 1.52 to 3.41, with the median at 2.45. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 2.45 times its annual owner earnings.
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