Orange County, CA
Rare ideal, tight, small starter route with dialed in pools. All residential pools with excellent billing records and invoices emailed. Customers are used to filters being done every 6 months and a...
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Laguna Niguel Pool Service Route for Sale
$29,400
Cash Flow: $31,500
Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Danville, CA
Danville, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Danville, California area for $779,000. Financing available with an estimated $226,000 down! Currently grossing $762,996 in sales and nets $136,523....
$779,000
Cash Flow: $136,523
Dry Cleaners
Palm Springs, CA
For sale is an established dry cleaning business located in the Greater Coachella Valley area, proudly serving the community for over 20 years. This business has built a wonderful reputation for...
$298,000
Cash Flow: $101,638
Real Estate Video, Photography & Marketing Business-Work Remotely
Alameda County, CA
Premier real estate video, photography and marketing business offering a comprehensive array of tools tailored for the real estate industry. Founded in 2010, the dedicated staff have successfully...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $140,466
Established Plumbing Contractor – San Diego County
San Diego, CA
This well-established plumbing company has been serving both residential and commercial clients across San Diego County for over two decades. Known for reliability, quality workmanship, and long-term...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $199,172
Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
Established Healthcare Consulting Business - Prime Los Angeles Opportunity This thriving healthcare consulting firm, established in 2017, specializes in business startups and compliance services for...
5
$2,400,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
High Margin, Low Entry Home Services Franchise - Industry Leader
Thousand Oaks, CA
The Thousand Oaks business is located in a highly desirable and thriving market, and it is part of one of the strongest advertising co-ops in the country (LA co-op). The sale includes two branded...
3
$225,000
Cash Flow: $93,623
Award-Caliber Architecture & Plant-Focused Design Business
Alameda County, CA
This opportunity involves a well-established living architecture and interior plant design company operating at the intersection of design, biophilia, and experiential environments. With a decade-long...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $308,800
Lucrative Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive
San Francisco, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business, covering the greater San Francisco area. Semi-Passive ownership, great margins, and plenty of room to grow. Each machine...
2
$135,000
Cash Flow: $182,000
Specialty Contracting Business 38+ Years,Top Reputation,Niche Services
Alameda County, CA
ESTABLISHED SPECIALTY CONTRACTING BUSINESS - 38+ YEAR TRACK RECORD This Business acquisition opportunity presents a specialty contracting business with 38+ years of continuous operation since 1989,...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $301,000
FranchiseBlue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ
Available Nationwide
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is a rapidly growing contents cleaning and restoration franchise, emerging as a leader in a niche market nationwide.
$150,000
Absentee-Run, Newly Built Laundromat | East SF Bay Area | 7× NOI
Contra Costa County, CA
This offering represents a high-quality, absentee-run laundromat located in the East San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. The business was intentionally designed and built as a...
$2,950,000
EBITDA: $421,367
Southern California's Premium Stick Shift Driving School
Los Angeles, CA
After establishing SHIFTR as the go-to source for premium quality stick shift lessons throughout California, we're offering you the opportunity to purchase our business and continue to succeed with...
6
$137,000
Cash Flow: $98,000
Established Five Unit Salon Rental Portfolio – Premier Metro Market
$3,400,000
San Francisco, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $83,697
Established Vending Route - Private University
Riverside County, CA
Not available for first-time operators unfortunately, but if you have experience as an operator, please inquire. Turnkey vending route located on a private university campus with a consistently...
6
$39,995
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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High-Growth Drug & DNA Testing Franchise | Ideal CA Territories
Marin County, CA
Own two fully equipped Fastest Labs franchise locations serving Solano/Napa, and Marin Counties. Thriving Northern California market with consistent demand for drug, alcohol, and DNA testing. These...
$40,000
Express Employment Professionals in Chino-Upland, CA
Chino, CA
Considering business ownership in one of Southern California’s most dynamic cities? The Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in Chino-Upland, CA, offers an opportunity to step into a...
6
$189,000
Niche Automotive | $500K+ Cash Flow | Premier Market
San Diego, CA
A rare chance to acquire a dominant, highly profitable auto repair shop in one of the most sought-after and difficult-to-enter markets in the region. The Business: This well-established shop has built...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $546,125
MainPlace Mall Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Santa Ana, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Santa Ana’s MainPlace Mall with a long operating history, strong customer base, and excellent reputation in a high-traffic regional shopping...
4
$150,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Corporate Catering Business with 300+ Recurring Clients
Orange County, CA
Full service catering company specializing in corporate events, offering chef driven menus, fresh ingredients, and fully customizable dining experiences backed by over 10 years of culinary expertise....
$469,000
Cash Flow: $183,828
FranchiseJunk King
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Junk-Removal Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $553K average gross sales!*
$50,000
Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
All routes are in desirable areas. Very loyal customers with great payment histories. Excellent starter route with room for growth. All routes are in great areas. Very loyal customers with great...
$79,200
Cash Flow: $86,000
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
Cash Flow: $80,000
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity with 50+ Years of Success. Own a Trusted Local Brand with Multiple Revenue Streams Step into ownership of this...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $104,000
Prime Center Court Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Northridge Mall, with a 25-year history, strong reputation, and prime placement in a high-traffic corridor near Center Court. The business benefits...
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$550,000
Cash Flow: $205,000
Remodeling & Repair Company Specializing in Manufactured Homes
California
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company is a well-established provider of remodeling, repair, and warranty services for manufactured homes. The Company has built a strong reputation for integrity,...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $206,000
Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego
San Diego, CA
Established for 38 years, this respected architecture firm specializes in high-end residential (95%) and select commercial (5%) projects. Services include planning, design development, construction...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $156,566
40-Year Sacramento Appliance Distributor — $974K Pre-Sold Backlog
Sacramento County, CA
Representing a staple of the Sacramento business community, this asset-rich appliance distribution and retail center is available for the first time in approximately 40 years. This is not a...
$825,000
Cash Flow: $237,976
Industrial Materials Recycling and Recovery
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Construction Materials Recycling and Road Base Manufacturing This industrial materials recovery operation, founded in 1991, is a full-service construction recycling facility located East of Los...
2
$5,500,000
Cash Flow: $885,563
Elite Silicon Valley Locksmith & Door Hardware Authority
Santa Clara County, CA
Step into the helm of the Bay Area’s most prestigious locksmith and door hardware firm. Nestled in a world-renowned wealth corridor, this enterprise has spent over 15 years perfecting exceptional...
$1,498,000
Cash Flow: $415,259
FranchisePoolwerx
Available Nationwide
Multiple revenue streams with franchisees averaging over $762,000 in gross profit yearly. With a proven business model and successful track record, we’re excited to offer you a range of franchise opportunities.
$50,000
General Engineering Contractor
California
The Company is an established general engineering union contractor based in Northern California. It specializes as a one-stop-shop for exterior construction services of high density residential...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,748,000
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
$1,000,000
17K+/Month Net Laundromat | Van Nuys | Commercial-Ready | Proven $185K
$799,000
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Wellness Studio with Loyal Membership Base!
Berkeley, CA
Opened in 2023 and already hitting its stride, this studio is past the startup phase and running with steady momentum! The business offers premium infrared sauna sessions focused on recovery,...
2
$285,000
Cash Flow: $122,305
Long Standing Business Opportunity - Turn Key
North Hollywood, CA
Step into ownership of a profitable, well-established catering company specializing in authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Noor Catering has built a respected name in Southern...
$100,000
FranchiseWebsite Closers
Available Nationwide
Own a fully supported M&A brokerage with international brand power, real deal flow, and scalable enterprise value.
$55,000
60+ Year Established Metaphysical & Healing Center – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established metaphysical retail and healing center serving the San Diego community since 1963. Located on University Ave near North Park, this business is a...
5
$299,000
Express Employment Professionals Office in Lakewood-Cerritos, CA
Garden Grove, CA
Here is a turnkey staffing agency opportunity in one of Southern California’s most dynamic labor markets! This Express Employment Professionals office is perfectly positioned to capitalize on strong...
6
$100,000
Coin Laundromat in Sylmar
Sylmar, CA
This coin laundromat in Sylmar, CA is an excellent investment opportunity for both new and experienced operators. After running this location for 20 years, the current owner is retiring, leaving a...
$475,000
Coin Laundromat in Canoga Park
Canoga Park, CA
This coin laundromat in Canoga Park is a best for an experienced owner who is looking to remodel a cash-flow positive location with newer, more efficient equipment. The location, which is being sold...
$115,000
Long established catering company for sale
Martinez, CA
Established and highly regarded catering, has turnkey operation, allowing a new owner to open the doors and operate immediately. Centrally located in Contra Costa County. This catering business is a...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Tawnya Gilreath
EXP Commercial of California, Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
EXP Commercial's Business Advisory division stands as a pioneering specialty group within the expansive umbrella of EXP World Holdings, a publicly traded global entity renowned for its innovative approach to the commercial real estate and business brokerage sectors. As a dedicated broker associate within this esteemed division, our focus is on delivering unparalleled expertise and strategic guidance to clients navigating the complexities of buying, selling, or expanding businesses. Our commitment to excellence, combined with EXP Commercial's cutting-edge technology and global network, ensures our clients not only achieve their immediate objectives but are also positioned for sustained success in the dynamic business landscape. Whether you're looking to acquire a new venture, divest an existing operation, or seek advisory services to elevate your business, our team is equipped to facilitate your goals with precision, integrity, and a personalized approach.
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Profitable 20+ Yr Gutter & Window Cleaning Business $107K SDE – Davis
Davis, CA
Profitable Davis-based gutter and window cleaning business serving Yolo County for over 20 years. The business has built a strong local reputation and operates primarily through repeat customers and...
$249,900
Cash Flow: $107,000
Great 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning - Huntington & Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
--> Owner has priced this one to move! 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning franchise in the Long Beach and Huntington Beach areas. The business has been open for right at 1-year and they are close to...
4
$115,000
Child Safety Pool Fence No Crew Needed Exclusive Territory
$274,500
California
Morongo Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
SBA financing covering 75%–80% of the purchase price is available subject to the buyer's cash needs. Includes all business goodwill with professionally produced content that sets the company up for...
$450,400
Cash Flow: $203,000
Profitable, Established - Turnkey Business For Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
ESTABLISHED SHOE REPAIR BUSINESS - COSTA MESA This profitable shoe and leather repair business has served the Costa Mesa community since 1971, building an exceptional reputation for quality...
5
$275,000
FranchiseMint Condition Commercial Cleaning
Available Nationwide
Mint Condition is an award-winning, best-in-class commercial cleaning franchise system designed for entrepreneurs ready to acquire and develop a scalable business asset.
$150,000
Palace Cleaners,Long standing Glendale Business For Sale! - Prime Area
Glendale, CA
Rare opportunity to own a business in the highly desirable Kenneth Village, one of Glendale’s most charming and bustling village districts known for its vibrant atmosphere, boutique shops, cafés, and...
5
$120,000
Express Employment Professionals in Downey, CA
Downey, CA
Discover an exceptional business opportunity with Express Employment Professionals, a nationally recognized leader in staffing solutions. This established franchise is strategically located in Downey,...
6
$180,000
$3,382,000 TTM Revenue: Open and Operating Service Franchise Resale
Hayward, CA
We are a leading home services business serving the Hayward market, operating within the recession-resistant property insurance ecosystem. The business combines national insurance program volume with...
$1,598,000
Cash Flow: $355,000
Dry Cleaners South Bay Est 20 yrs Owner Retiring
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 2006, this well-regarded dry cleaning business is located in a highly desirable community and is known for delivering high-quality dry cleaning and alteration services with prompt,...
$240,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Lucrative & Busy Dry Cleaners
Roseville, CA
ESTABLISHED DRY CLEANING OPERATION - ROSEVILLE, CA SELLER VERY MOTIVATED!!!! This well-established dry cleaning business represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Roseville's competitive...
$185,000
The UPS Store Franchise near Monterey County California
California
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a successful The UPS Store franchise near Monterey County California. The 2025 revenues exceeded $982,000 and the owner benefit was over $312,000....
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $312,113
Spot Repair Services
Santa Clara County, CA
The company provides expert, budget-friendly, time-efficient repair services to hotels, apartments, and residences in Silicon Valley for various surfaces including floors, countertops, vanities,...
$340,000
Cash Flow: $126,368
Mission's Tortilla Route, Lakewood, CA
Lakewood, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Lakewood, Cerritos, California region for $88,000! Currently generating $409,767 in yearly sales and nets $59,612. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$88,000
Cash Flow: $59,612
IAQ Consultants: IAQ Testing, Mitigation, Building Design/Operation
San Francisco, CA
This long-established IAQ consulting firm has built over four decades of expertise assessing/testing air quality in buildings. With proprietary research, inspection/testing protocols, and data...
$750,000
FranchiseNetwork in Action
Available in California
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? We need professionals who have experience building and leading a team of people.
$50,000
Buy or Sell a Service Business in California
| Market Overview | Listed for Sale |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 444 |
| Median Asking Price | $377,500 |
| Median Reported Revenue | $504,000 |
| Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $150,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $175,000 | $377,500 | $896,000 |
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 | $264,500 | $85,219 |
| Median | $504,000 | $150,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,163,284 | $291,859 |
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 | 0.58 | 1.62 |
| Median | 0.78 | 2.44 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.08 | 3.47 |
| Find out what these types of businesses actually sell for with a BizBuySell Valuation Report | ||
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 $377,500, though prices range from under $175,000 to well over $896,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $504,000 and owners earn a median of $150,000, 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 0.58 to 1.08, with a median of 0.78. Earning multiples range from 1.62 to 3.47, with the median at 2.44. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.78 times its annual revenue, and 2.44 times its annual owner earnings.
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