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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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Vertically Integrated SoCal Plastic Extrusion & Packaging Manufacturer

Los Angeles, CA

Vertically Integrated Manufacturing Platform: Established SoCal manufacturer with specialized in-house plastic extrusion and packaging capabilities. Broad Product & Manufacturing Capabilities:...

$829,000

$829,000

Cash Flow: $333,518

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Turn Key Marin County Catering Business

San Rafael, CA

Established Catering Business in Prime Marin County Location This turnkey catering company presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial buyer seeking entry into the thriving food service...

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$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

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Established Northern California Land Surveying Firm

Santa Clara County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire an established professional land surveying firm serving the Northern California market. The company specializes in residential boundary and topographic surveys, small...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $302,308

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Purchase Green

Palm Desert, CA

Purchase Green is a well-established artificial grass business located in Palm Desert, California, known for its comprehensive range of services and high-quality products. This full-service company...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $295,091

Award winning franchise with proven track record of success

Los Angeles, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in San Fernando Valley with over 100 Yelp 5-star reviews. Included in the purchase: exclusive territory with population of 300,000,...

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$41,900

$41,900

(Servpro)Water and Fire Remediation

Fountain Valley, CA

SERVPRO Water and Fire Remediation - Established Well Oiled Restoration Company This highly successful restoration and remediation franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a 20-year...

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$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,126,036

Rare 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning - Huntington & Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

--> Owner has priced this one to go now! 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...

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$114,900

$114,900

Fully Remote San Diego Cleaning Co. | $221K SDE | 600+ 5-Star Reviews

San Diego, CA

WHB Cleaning is a fully remote, fully compliant residential cleaning company in San Diego generating $221K in trailing 12 month SDE, run daily by a trained internal team without the owner. This is not...

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$775,000

$775,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Successful Remodeling Business For Sale. Safe from A.I!

Napa, CA

We are a successful general contracting class b licensed remodeling business in the North Bay Area specifically servicing Napa/Sonoma/Vallejo/Fairfield/Vacaville. We are a small but profitable...

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$90,000

$90,000

Pool Service Route - Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established part time pool route in Sacramento pocket area....

$117,600

$117,600

Cash Flow: $120,000

Allegra Marketing Print Mail
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Join the Allegra network, a leader in the marketing and print industry since 1977. Our business-to-business model offers turnkey opportunities with limitless revenue streams.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,080,898

Vegan & Gluten free gourmet packaged food business

San Diego, CA

Original, wholesome, convenient & healthy sustainably packaged vegan & gluten free foods, tried & tested over ten years at my acclaimed restaurant in La Jolla. Five premium local wholesale store...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Photography Business Serving Preschools and Daycares in the South Bay

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Established Photography Business Serving Preschools and Daycares in South Bay This well-established photography business has been successfully serving preschools and daycares across the South Bay area...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $37,929

Growing Gym Vending Route — 17 Machines, Contract to Expand to 42

$245,000 - Vacaville, CA

$245,000

Vacaville, CA

Fair Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Perfect Starter route with great customers that pay on time. Tight Route with overall short drive times between houses. Most pools are only used lightly throughout the year. Easy maintenance accounts...

$38,750

$38,750

Cash Flow: $41,000

35+ yr Profitable Auto Repair Shop in OC 1.6M+ Gross

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Orange County, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established, full-service automotive repair and maintenance business with excellent reviews in highly desirable Orange County. Operating successfully for over...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $419,807

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Rich Schammel

Venture Advisors

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale and Acquisition of Successful Businesses. We specialize in businesses with revenue between $3M to $50M, where 100% controlling interest is being sold, or purchased through either an asset or stock transaction. We seek firms with a history of positive adjusted cash flow, as well as exceptional businesses which we believe have a near term potential of generating cash flow, or a brand and assets that will likely be of interest to a strategic buyer. We are licensed as a Broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate and will represent buyers and sellers of real property in conjunction with the sale of a business. We are industry generalists, expert in the process of marketing and selling businesses of all types. Manufacturing of durable goods and food products, wholesale distribution, professional services, logistics, health related, retail, consumer products, construction trades and main street businesses of all types – our professionals have decades of cumulative experience in guiding clients through successful transaction. Our extensive deal making and consulting experience – across a wide range of businesses as provided insights into what makes a business an attractive acquisition. Using proprietary tools we can provide a numeric “score” that will tell how sellable your business is and specifically what can be done to increase both sellability and the ultimate sales price. So, whether you’re ready to sell now, planning to sell or wish to acquire a business – we can help!

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Manager-Operated Corporate Catering and Meal-Prep Business

San Francisco, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Established San Francisco-based corporate catering and subscription meal-prep business with a long operating history, recognizable...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $155,398

Profitable, Established UPS Store, Semi-Absentee, 8 Yrs in Operation

San Diego County, CA

This established UPS Store franchise location in the San Diego market is now available for a qualified buyer seeking a recognizable, franchise-backed retail service business with trained staff,...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $71,826

30-Year Janitorial Company | 90%+ Recurring Revenue | Absentee-Ready

Orange County, CA

Established 30-Year Commercial Janitorial Company - Orange County, CA This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

Highly Profitable Environmental Services & Waste Management Firm in So

Los Angeles County, CA

A highly profitable, asset-light environmental services firm providing hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, filtration media management, and regulatory compliance support to industrial,...

$10,200,000

$10,200,000

EBITDA: $1,700,000

25 Year Established Window Washing Company

Castaic, CA

UPDATE! I recently had a couple very positive developments in my life. As a result I've lowered my price. BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Dynamite Window Washing has operated in Santa Clarita for 25 years. This is...

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$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Caring Transitions
Franchise

Available in California

75 million seniors need home relocation, downsizing, and estate sales services. Join one of America's fastest-growing senior service franchises.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $296,598

Turnkey & Scalable B2B & C Full-Service Marketing & Print Franchise

Los Angeles County, CA

Business Description Nestled in a thriving part of South Bay in LA County is a privileged opportunity to acquire a well-established Profitable & Trusted Brand of business services, print, signage, and...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $188,835

Established Home Staging Business w Warehouse SBA Pre Qualified

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and profitable home staging business serving the South Bay area for the past 7 years. The company has built a strong brand and long-standing...

$345,000

$345,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and

$29,000,000 - California

$29,000,000

California

Sasa Milosevic

Manhattan.Biz

High Margin, Low Entry Home Services, Industry Leader-Motivated Seller

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...

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$198,000

$198,000

Cash Flow: $93,623

Established National Franchise System with Proven Operating Platform

California

Established franchise system with a proven business model, audited financials, and recurring royalty-based revenue from an existing network of franchisees. The business offers multiple revenue...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $196,136

Architecture, Engineering and Development Firm

San Diego County, CA

Founded in 2001, this firm offers architecture, engineering, and project/program management services, with projects across Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico. The company supports disabled...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $230,221

Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Diego, CA — $100,000

San Diego, CA

Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Diego, CA — $100,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale – San Diego CA - $100,000. The territory services portions of San Diego CA and...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $95,577

Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Diego, CA — $59,000

San Diego, CA

Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Diego, CA — $59,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale – San Diego CA - $59,000. The territory services portions of San Diego CA, Rancho...

$59,000

$59,000

Cash Flow: $67,766

Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Service technicians are currently cleaning all accounts and available to a new owner. The customer base is excellent, featuring reliable payers. Long time devoted customers who appreciate our...

$124,800

$124,800

Cash Flow: $135,000

North Bay 35-Year Catering & Event Business w Commercial Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sonoma County, CA

North Bay 35-Year Wedding & Event Catering Business with Commercial Real Estate This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established wedding and event catering business with approximately 35 years...

$650,000

$650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

PlumbingPro
Franchise

Available in California

Step into the CEO role with PlumbingPro. Build a scalable, recession-resistant, essential service business in a $100B essential industry. No trade experience is required with our proven marketing, national brand, and full support.

$100,000

$100,000

Buy and/or Manage a Dream Medical Practice over 5000 patients in LA

Los Angeles, CA

This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to buy a business that has been a steady and consistent money maker for decades. The current owner is looking to retire due to provable...

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

5-Star Tree Care Company in Prime Sacramento Market — $460k EBITDA

Sacramento County, CA

Established, Profitable Full-Service Tree Care Company – Sacramento County, CA This well-established tree care company has spent years building a reputation as one of the most trusted names in its...

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$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $580,000

High-Growth Specialty Irrigation Company – $5.5M Run-Rate

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Mission's Tortilla Route, Ridgecrest, CA

Ridgecrest, CA

Step into immediate profitability with this turnkey Mission's Tortilla distribution route generating $579,693 in annual sales and delivering $78,911 in net income. You'll gain instant access to a...

$115,000

$115,000

EBITDA: $78,911

Profitable Business with Reviews & Growth Potential

San Marcos, CA

This is for someone who wants to step into a working business and grow it. The foundation is here. The effort hasn’t been. That’s the opportunity. This home-based service business covers 21 zip codes...

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$99,000

$99,000

911 Restoration
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Water, fire, & mold damage restoration experts. We handle your leads & marketing via our 24/7 national call center. AI proof and recession proof business.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $312,316

The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Location

Santa Ana, CA

An excellent opportunity to purchase this established The UPS Store in the heart of Santa Ana. This is a newer Laser Lite store design, which is intended to create a modern, open, and efficient...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $88,795

High Traffic Locations seeking reliable owner operator LA

Arcadia, CA

Many locations want our machines need someone who can scale. **What’s Included:** • **2 Established Machines** currently generating approximately $20,000 in annual income • **2 Fresh machines at...

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$48,000

$48,000

Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP)

California

Step into ownership of a well-established Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP), an essential logistics business operating within one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing e-commerce ecosystems....

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $519,409

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...

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$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease

Tustin, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

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Northern California Residential Cleaning Service - Absentee Owned! - S

California

This Residential Cleaning Service is a Northern California Limited Liability Company that has been in operation for the past 2 years under current ownership. With over 10 years of experience in...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

"Turnkey Tahoe City Laundromat — Steady Annual Cash Flow

Placer County, CA

Turnkey Tahoe City Laundromat - Steady Annual Cash Flow Established in 1969, this profitable laundromat operates in the desirable Tahoe City market within Placer County, California. The business...

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$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $156,000

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - High Cashflow

$3,700,000 - Butte County, CA

$3,700,000

Butte County, CA

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

Pool Service Route - Rocklin, CA

Rocklin, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Outstanding opportunity to own a profitable and successful pool...

$132,408

$132,408

Cash Flow: $135,000

Pool Service Route - Woodland Hills, CA

Woodland Hills, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. This is a very well Established Pool Service Route in upscale...

$131,520

$131,520

Cash Flow: $135,000

Pacific Lawn Sprinklers
Franchise

Available in California

The leading name in IRRIGATION

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,125,789

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...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $107,000

Pool Service Route - Stockton, CA

Stockton, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Established pool service route with two experienced service...

$243,012

$243,012

FedEx Linehaul opportunity in Southern California

San Bernardino County, CA

Midsize LineHaul opportunity - All Dedicated Solo Runs Profitable FedEx Linehaul opportunity with a mix of dedicated and URR OTR and solo runs. Complete with solid equipment, seasoned BC and trained...

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

La Jolla, Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Amazing starter route opportunity in the San Diego area! Excellent areas with exponential room for growth. Successful, long term business owner will be a great asset to a buyer. Many seasoned, loyal,...

$58,200

$58,200

Cash Flow: $63,500

Impressive Design/Showroom/Build Business is Available

Placer County, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Established in 2006, this premier design-build enterprise operates as a leading provider of custom interior solutions in Placer County's robust construction market. The company...

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$269,000

$269,000

Cash Flow: $155,680

Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company - California Central Coast Established in 2005, this profitable custom landscape design and construction company serves the beautiful San Luis Obispo...

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$675,000

$675,000

New Creations Mobile Surface Repair Franchise – Columbia, SC

Columbia, CA

Turnkey mobile surface-repair franchise serving Columbia, South Carolina and the Midlands. New Creations repairs rather than replaces leather, vinyl, fabric, wood, windshields, furniture, tub and...

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$102,000

$102,000

In-Home Personal Chef & Meal Preparation Services

Los Angeles, CA

This is a premier Los Angeles-based personal chef and in-home meal preparation company specializing in highly customized weekly meal prep services and intimate private dining experiences for affluent,...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

Mission's Tortilla Route, Burbank, CA

Burbank, CA

Imagine yourself running a well-established Mission's Tortilla route in the thriving Burbank, California market. This isn't just any distribution opportunity - you'll be partnering with Mission Foods,...

$110,000

$110,000

EBITDA: $83,262

WaveMax
Franchise

Available in California

WaveMAX is THE Laundromat of the 21st Century -Built for Semi-Absentee Entrepreneur Ownership

$400,000

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $445,598

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 Analyzed433
Asking Price$395,000
Reported Revenue$557,362
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$157,870
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$150,000$395,000$842,388

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$269,968$89,250
Median$557,362$157,870
Upper Quartile$1,419,240$294,025

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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.511.44
Median0.752.43
Upper Quartile1.023.29

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 $395,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $842,388.

How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $557,362 and owners earn a median of $157,870, 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 0.75. Earning multiples range from 1.44 to 3.29, with the median at 2.43. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner earnings.

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