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Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Start-upMobile Firearms Simulator

Turn-Key mobile state of the art firearms scenario-based shooting simulator. This is one of the best and most realistic firearms simulators you can bring to the public at any event or party. The...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

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Start-upAffordable Pre-packaged Pest Control Subscription Company

Established three years ago, Abode and Bugserv have been dedicated to providing efficient and effective home maintenance and pest control solutions to thousands of satisfied customers. Our commitment...

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$20,000

Start-up

$20,000

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Start-upModern Dumpster Rental Franchise Offers a Turnkey Business Blueprint

Modern Dumpster Rental is the solution for new home construction, home remodels, commercial and industrial construction projects. Our junk/waste removal services are friendly, professional and...

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$40,000

Start-up

$40,000

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Start-upFastest Labs of Westminster

Certified drug testing, dna testing, and breath and alcohol testing facility....

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$25,000

Start-up

$25,000

Start-upQuarterly Routine Home Maintenance Subscription Business

The Kura Home License is a unique opportunity to enter (or expand within) the home services industry using a fully built, battle-tested business model—without the restrictions of a traditional...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Start-upD.O.L.L.S. Cleaning Franchise Opportunity – Trusted Brand in Cleaning

D.O.L.L.S. Cleaning is a recognized leader in the residential and commercial cleaning industry, offering a reliable, customer-centric approach that sets it apart. Founded on the principles of...

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$35,000

Start-up

$35,000

Profitable Upscale furniture store & interior design business for sale

San Diego, CA

This is one of Southern California's premier luxury furniture and interior design stores. For 19 years, it has been serving an affluent customer base in one of the highest per capita areas in the...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $704,755

Dry Cleaner Agency Great Location Near Huntington Hospital

Pasadena, CA

Great dry cleaner and alteration agency in a well desired area of Pasadena with lots of parking and potential for owner who knows the industry. Upscale area and prices, established for over 30 years....

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

A very desirable with all pools on this route being close together creating great efficiency. All chemicals are billed separately resulting in above average rates and profits. The customers are very...

$213,600

$213,600

Cash Flow: $205,000

Confidential Law Practice for Sale with Contracts

California

Confidential opportunity to acquire a high margin, low overhead solo law practice rooted in Southern California with the flexibility and infrastructure to serve clients across the entire state. This...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $657,880

Handmade, Non-Toxic Kitchenware with Cultural Flair

Orange County, CA

This premium lifestyle brand offers a unique range of handcrafted kitchen and dining pieces, all made without harmful chemicals and inspired by longstanding cultural artistry. Standout creations—such...

$505,000

$505,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route

Hemet, CA

Here’s your chance to own a pool in Hemet! It consists of only 2 commercial accounts generating $6,650 per month and more from repairs and filter cleans. This is an owner-operated route. What is a...

$79,800

$79,800

Cash Flow: $43,668

10+ Yr Business Brokerage and M&A Firm

$1,200,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,200,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - SC2240

California

Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - Amazing Growth Portential! - SC2240 Financial Information Asking Price: $350,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $800,000 Down...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate

South Gate, CA

This mail box place is so amazing and fantastic and if you look for the quality service of the mail box rentals and shipping, this is the place and they offer all services at one location and this...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $324,000

Terry Watts

Murphy Business Sales

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Our customers and business associates appreciate our personal attention along with our unparalleled performance in all types of transactions that demand the highest standards of ethics and win-win outcomes for both buyer and seller. If you are searching for a highly respected business broker to partner with, your search is over with Murphy Business. We manage a comprehensive range of services that includes: - Sales of privately held businesses - Mergers and acquisitions - Business valuations - Appraisals of machinery and equipment - Commercial real estate and business consulting - And more… Every member of the Murphy Business team is dedicated to representing you in a way that will make you proud to do business with us. Our experience as business brokers, outstanding level of knowledge, and our broad network of business contacts assure your ultimate satisfaction. How Our Business Brokers Partner with Sellers At Murphy Business, we take the guesswork out of selling your business. Working closely with you at every stage of the sales process, we promise to help you attain the maximum sale price at an optimal profit. How Our Business Brokers Partner with Buyers Accessing our expansive business network across North America, we can assist you in making productive connections with companies and organizations that meet your interests. You will appreciate our methodical, proven approach that starts by listening to you and your plans for business ownership. We promise to get your deal done swiftly and efficiently. Our Track Record as Business Brokers Says It All Since 1994, Murphy Business has established a steady track record of successful business transactions with high closing ratios. Over the years, we have earned the respect of thousands of buyers and sellers across North America. Contact us today to find out why we are the trusted business brokers of entrepreneurs across North America.

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Great Wash/Dry/Fold opportunity in the South Bay -IN ESCROW

Los Angeles County, CA

We are not your typical laundromat. We see our customers as invited guests to an enjoyable space where, we as the host, want to provide our customers an experience which is memorable, enjoyable and...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!

Lemon Grove, CA

Long established and trusted registration service for sale. Owners have other business obligations and need to sell. This is considered an essential business and is a must have service that services...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Pediatric Therapy, Semi-Absentee, $366K SDE, Seller Financing

San Diego, CA

For over two decades, this pediatric therapy practice has been a trusted resource for families across San Diego County. With two thriving locations, the business specializes in evidence-based speech,...

$1,210,000

$1,210,000

Cash Flow: $366,000

High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity

Anaheim, CA

This long-established mobile service business provides custom screen installation and repair throughout an exclusive coastal territory. Operating for over 20 years, it serves a high-density...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $10,360

Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale

Stanislaus County, CA

Perfect starter route with 45 chemical only clients. Very tight route with many of the accounts in the same neighborhood. Driving time and gas expenses are minimized. Clients are groomed to approve of...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established Property Management Business with clients over 20 yrs

Fontana, CA

Established Property Management Business - Fontana, CA This well-established property management company has been serving the Inland Empire since 2009, offering an exceptional opportunity for a new...

$350,000

$350,000

Government Procurement Contracting Business Navy Focus San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Operating for 35+ years, this Navy focused company contracts as a logistics supplier with a long-standing, profitable relationship to the U.S. Navy. The company serves a niche with very little...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $97,742

Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio

$250,000 - Sacramento County, CA

$250,000

Sacramento County, CA

Private Established Postal shop in Fresno,CA

Fresno, CA

Private Postal shipping shop in Fresno,CA * Asking price is $85,000 plus inventory * Shipping/packing services for FedEx, DHL, and international shipping * Services available: Packing/shipping,...

$85,000

$85,000

Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area

Alameda County, CA

Busy Sewing Alteration and Wedding Dress store is located in an high end neighborhood. Seller is getting retired. She wants the new owner to take care of all her customers and continue the successful...

$120,000

$120,000

9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA

Fairfield, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of FAIRFIELD CA. All routes are close or contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route...

$1,224,000

$1,224,000

9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA

South San Francisco, CA

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

$1,179,000

$1,179,000

Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA

Orange County, CA

The shop offers complete automotive repair and maintenance services for both domestic and foreign vehicles, including hybrids. With ASE-certified Master Technicians, strong community ties, and modern...

$429,000

$429,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Based in Northern California, the Company provides global marketing research to the healthcare, medical device and pharmaceutical industries. The Company uses qualitative and...

Cash Flow: $150,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!

Kelseyville, CA

Landscaping Business for Sale – Lake County, CA Turnkey, profitable landscaping & defensible space company. • 2024 Revenue: $328K+ • Net Income: $162K+ • Over $30k in trailers & equipment included •...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $177,948

Pressure Washing Cleaning Service

San Diego County, CA

Your opportunity to own a fast growing pressure washing service. A San Diego-based exterior cleaning company that has been serving all of San Diego County since 2023. The business offers a range of...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $106,296

Commercial Electrical & Lighting, Service & Repair Corp.

Orange County, CA

Turnkey Commercial Lighting & Electrical Contracting Business – South Orange County, CA Asking Price: $4.2M Location: Laguna Hills, California Established: 25+ Years Facilities: 6,500 sq ft...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

Profitable Mobile Repair Business

$14,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$14,000

Los Angeles, CA

Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners

Westlake Village, CA

The Champions of dry cleaning. Best area to do business. Busy, high volume shopping center. 32 years of loyal customers. Fully equipped. Green for you and the environment. Great income opportunity...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $52,000

Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use

Daly City, CA

Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use RRC# 5100 Location: Daly City Description: This versatile property offers a rare opportunity for operators seeking a fully built-out...

$99,000

$99,000

RC3 Appliance Repair

Santa Rosa, CA

RC3 Appliance Repair - Established Santa Rosa Service Business This well-established appliance repair business offers an outstanding acquisition opportunity in Sonoma County's thriving market....

$85,000

$85,000

Profitable parking lot sweeping business for sale

San Joaquin County, CA

Well established (17 years) parking lot sweeping business for sale. Efficient route located in San Joaquin County California. Business comes with two sweeper trucks and one longstanding full time...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $129,000

8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA

Arcadia, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of ARCADIA CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route...

$795,000

$795,000

7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA

Watsonville, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of SALINAS (WATSONVILLE) CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...

$695,000

$695,000

Laboratory with Medicare, 550K gross

Chatsworth, CA

Established clinical laboratory in Southern California, fully equipped for chemistry testing and operating for 2 years with an active Medicare contract. • Financials: Grossing ~$550,000 annually |...

$600,000

$600,000

John Irvine

Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.

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Coin Laundry Business for Sale in Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County, CA

Business Description: * This is a coin laundry business for sale in Stanislaus County CA. * This business is located in a busy shopping center. * Monthly gross sales are up to $26,000 as per the owner...

$600,000

$600,000

Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

A locally rooted landscaping and garden services provider based in Coastal San Diego, specializing in transforming outdoor spaces into personalized, inviting environments. Catering to neighborhoods...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $78,000

Beautiful restaurant with several large private dining spaces and bar

$488,000 - San Jose, CA

$488,000

San Jose, CA

Laundromat Business For SALE!

San Jose, CA

? Laundromat Business For Sale – Prime High-Traffic Location! Great opportunity to own a profitable laundromat in a very busy area across from Costco, surrounded by high-density apartments....

$450,000

$450,000

Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles This well-established laundromat presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most desirable markets. Strategically positioned at the border of...

$550,000

$550,000

13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA

Windsor, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of SANTA ROSA (WINDSOR) CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

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

High-End Residential Architecture Firm: Owner Wanting Strategic Partn

Los Angeles, CA

High-end residential architecture firm specializing in custom architecture and interior design with 75% of their projects being single-family residential properties, 15% commercial projects, and 10%...

$745,000

$745,000

Cash Flow: $228,602

Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale

Fresno County, CA

25% price discount as of 8/8/25 makes this an amazingly great and rare deal. Ideal platform to rapidly build a Mega company - areas are prime for growth. Business Goodwill included via Business Name,...

$267,300

$267,300

Cash Flow: $172,000

Ventura Maintenance Business

Oxnard, CA

Current Landscape contractor selling small branch in Oxnard/Ventura Area Monthly contract volume: $33,500 Average landscape enhancements: $3,500 (running this remotely, can increase) Building Mix: 80%...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients

Sacramento County, CA

Profitable, Scalable DNA Testing Business with Nationwide Reach. LOCATION NOTE: BUSINESS IS LISTED IN "SACRAMENTO, CA" BECAUSE A GOOD PORTION OF CURRENT RECURRING CLIENT BASE ORDERS FROM THERE. BUT...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $127,091

Recurring Revenue Stream! Great Multi-County Pest Control Business

Thousand Oaks, CA

Enjoy the benefits of contracted, reoccurring revenue streams in an AI/Offshoring/Tariff protected service industry! This pest control business offers the benefits of a well established company with...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

$60M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation

California

Manhattan Biz is pleased to present a major clinical laboratory opportunity. Established in 2019, this laboratory operates as a fully automated, 24/7 facility with comprehensive insurance contracts...

$75,000,000

$75,000,000

Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop

Escondido, CA

Highly profitable family clothing store specializing in t-shirts in blank and custom. Featuring brand name apparel and accessories, the business enjoys a great reputation in the local community as...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

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

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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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