Carson, CA
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Dry Cleaner Plant near Torrance
Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale - Fully Equipped & Turnkey
San Lorenzo, 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
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
Lasshes, Brows & Skin in Glendale
Glendale, 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
Dry Cleaner With Plant - Absentee Owner
Los Angeles, CA
TemperaturePro Heating, Air Conditioning Services and Indoor Air Quality Services
Franchise
Available in California
Absentee Run Property Management Company
San Jose, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
Laundry with Real Estate & Rental Income
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Bicycle Shop in Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Manjit Singh has provided outstanding business brokerage services throughout California, combining experience, market knowledge, and a results-driven approach.
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Profitable Low-Voltage & Cabling Company – Turnkey, High-Demand
California
Water Restoration Business
Los Angeles, CA
Well Established & Profitable ServiceMaster Franchises S. SF Bay Area.
California
Clinical Laboratory, netting 1M/month
California
Archadeck Outdoor Living
Franchise
Available in California
Desirable North Hills location
North Hills, CA
Established Pressure Washing Service — 20+ Years Strong Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
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
Established Pool Service and Supply Company -( Since 1998 | SBA)
Santa Clara County, CA
Specialized Medical Services Company, $160K Net, 10 Hours/Week Owner
Irvine, CA
Bar-B-Clean
Franchise
Available in California
3rd Generation Dry Cleaners
Chico, CA
$340K+ Cash Flow — with Only ~$100K Down
Contra Costa County, CA
Dry Cleaner in Costa Mesa with Potential
Costa Mesa, CA
Profitable, Long-Standing Locksmith Shop with Service Van
Ventura County, CA
Supply Pointe
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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
Landscape & Garden Maintenance Service
Alameda County, CA
Coin Laundry / Pickup & Delivery For Sale in Haight & Ashbury SF
San Francisco, CA
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Scenic Backings Rentals-Entertainment Industry-Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Luke Middendorf, CBB
Sacramento Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento Business Brokers represents owners selling businesses across Greater Sacramento. Founded by Luke Middendorf, CBB, the firm pairs in-depth deal marketing with proactive buyer outreach, reaching prospective buyers who aren't actively searching but will act on the right opportunity. The seller is at the center of every engagement, handled with the discretion a confidential sale requires. Most firms list a business and wait. Sacramento Business Brokers builds a deeper Confidential Information Memorandum, positions the business the way a buyer evaluates it, and finds the buyer through built prospect lists, professional networks, and direct outreach. The result is a wider field of buyers and a better chance of reaching the right one. The firm works with business owners in the $500K to $5M range across Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and selectively elsewhere in California. We handle every inquiry in strict confidence.
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Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
Local Handyman Group
Franchise
Available in California
Dry Cleaner in South Pasadena
South Pasadena, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
High-performing Laundromat- Newer Equipment! PRICE IMPROVEMENT
Oxnard, CA
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaners Palm Springs
Riverside County, CA
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
Well-Established Window Coverings & Home Security Business – Turnkey
Sacramento County, CA
Door Renew
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 | 428 |
| Asking Price | $387,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $562,500 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $387,000 | $827,500 |
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 | $269,935 | $88,729 |
| Median | $562,500 | $156,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,403,620 | $293,750 |
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 | 1.44 |
| Median | 0.76 | 2.41 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.02 | 3.30 |
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 $387,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $827,500.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $562,500 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 1.02, with a median of 0.76. Earning multiples range from 1.44 to 3.30, with the median at 2.41. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.76 times its annual revenue, and 2.41 times its annual owner earnings.
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