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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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Landscape Design-Build Company - SELLER Financing available

Contra Costa County, CA

$340k+ Cash Flow - $100K Down! Established Bay Area design-build landscape firm handling everything from the first sketch to the final build—design, permits, outdoor kitchens, decks, lighting, turf,...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $347,247

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Profitable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Business – SF North Bay

Sonoma County, CA

Step into a well-established, highly profitable carpet and upholstery cleaning business serving Sonoma and Marin Counties since 1983. This is a home-based operation with a loyal client base, strong...

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$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

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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

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Turnkey Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Biz – 3k Clients, $12K Monthly

Mountain House, CA

Established in 2016, a one man operations, this service business provides professional residential and commercial cleaning and restoration services. The company has built a strong reputation for...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Laundromats

Los Angeles, CA

Laundromat for sale , retiring owner, call for more details....

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$180,000

$180,000

Very Profitable Roofing Contractor company, California

Fresno, CA

Confidential sale of a profitable, award-winning roofing contractor serving Central California. The company has an excellent reputation for quality, reliability, and fast response across residential,...

$939,000

$939,000

Cash Flow: $419,534

Established Pressure Washing & Facility Services Business – $1.5M+ Ann

Sacramento County, CA

Highly profitable and well-established pressure washing and exterior facility services company for sale. This business generates over $1.5 million in annual revenue with strong recurring commercial,...

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

Profitable Locksmith Business – Established Granada Hills Shop

Los Angeles, CA

Locations with a 40+ year presence in the same shopping center rarely come available. Established Locksmith Shop for Sale – Granada Hills Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing locksmith location...

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$50,000

$50,000

Mission's Tortilla Route, Santee, CA

Santee, CA

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Santee, California region for $115,000! Currently generating $660,649 in yearly sales and nets $80,480. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $80,480

Turn-key Preclinical CRO laboratory–San Diego Biotech Hub -10+ Years

San Diego, CA

TURN-KEY PRECLINICAL CRO LABORATORY - SAN DIEGO BIOTECH HUB Established Contract Research Organization offering integrated in vitro and in vivo research services to biotechnology and life sciences...

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$600,000

$600,000

Counseling Practice | $410K Revenue | $115K+ Owner Benefit

Ventura, CA

Established in 2014, this business is a well-regarded outpatient psychotherapy practice serving Ventura County. The practice generates revenue through recurring therapy sessions and maintains a strong...

$275,000

$275,000

EBITDA: $117,341

Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Amazing clients to work for. A perfect route for beginners or experienced pool technicians. All really nice pools with well-maintained systems that make each day easy to service. 2019 Toyota Tacoma...

$70,200

$70,200

Cash Flow: $79,500

High-Demand Environmental Abatement & Structural Demolition

$4,490,000 - California

$4,490,000

California

Brett Sargent

Sunbelt of Sacramento

69% EBITDA Margin Engineering Services Firm w/ High End Clientele

California

69% EBITDA Margin Engineering Services Firm w/ High End Clientele This incredibly profitable one-of-a-kind engineering services firm located in California designs and engineers commercial and...

$24,372,532

$24,372,532

Cash Flow: $4,896,792

Express Employment Professionals in San Ramon, CA

San Ramon, CA

Own a High?Performing Staffing Franchise in the Heart of San Ramon, CA Step into ownership of a successful staffing franchise for sale in San Ramon, California, located in one of the Bay Area’s most...

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$75,000

$75,000

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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Dana Point Dry Cleaner w/Plant & Alterations $39K Sales/Mon, $150,000

Dana Point, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established dry cleaning business located in the affluent coastal community of Dana Point, CA. The store is situated in a busy shopping center anchored by a...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Mission Tortilla Route business for sale in Elk Grove Region

Elk Grove, CA

Established Mission Tortilla Distribution Route - Elk Grove Region This well-established distribution route represents a proven business opportunity within the food distribution sector, operating...

$275,000

$275,000

Proven Architecture Firm Based on the West Coast with U.S.-Wide Reach

Fresno County, CA

This commercial design practice supports developers throughout the western United States and is widely regarded for its dependable execution and collaborative project approach. The firm provides...

$520,000

$520,000

Cash Flow: $265,000

Profitable Moving & Storage Company w/ Long-Term Client Contracts

Sonoma County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Cynthia Randall DRE #01421980 Founded in 2018, this high-performing moving and storage company offers buyers a turnkey opportunity with a proven model,...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $539,146

Pool Service Route - Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in a growing...

$37,860

$37,860

Cash Flow: $34,000

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

Profitable Leadership Training & Consulting Platform | Proprietary IP,

California

The Company is a well-established leadership development and organizational effectiveness firm serving enterprise and institutional clients across multiple industries. It partners with organizations...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Open and Operating for 12 Years and an Award-Winning Franchise Office

$360,000 - Westlake Village, CA

$360,000

Westlake Village, CA

Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified

Alameda County, CA

This preschool is located in a unique growing community in San Francisco bay area, offering a comprehensive range of education including preschool education, after-school and summer camp programs....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $306,892

Residential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance

Riverside County, CA

Thriving Southern California Pool Construction & Service Business – 28 Years Established A C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor License is required. This well-established swimming pool construction and...

$580,000

$580,000

Cash Flow: $366,280

Premium Home Staging Company servicing Entire Bay Area

Alameda County, CA

Established and reputable home staging business serving clients throughout the Bay Area is now available for sale. With a strong track record of over 100 stagings annually and an average staging cost...

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$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery

Costa Mesa, CA

Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery - Penelope's Perfections Prime Business Opportunity in Costa Mesa's Trendy SoBeCa District This well-established bakery has been serving Orange...

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$650,000

$650,000

Orinda Pool Service Route for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Long Term seasoned accounts. Easy routes with most having cleaners. Service technician in place servicing approximately 80 pools a week. Strong additional profits from filter & salt cell cleaning,...

$188,500

$188,500

Cash Flow: $91,000

Brentwood Pool Service Route for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Decades old, seasoned accounts. Easy routes with most having cleaners. Service technician in place servicing approximately 80 pools a week. Value work truck, with built in equity, being offered at...

$182,000

$182,000

Cash Flow: $89,000

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

Light Industrial Staffing & Workforce Solutions Firm

Victorville, CA

A California-based staffing and workforce solutions firm specializing in light industrial, manufacturing, mining, logistics, and clerical roles across the Western and Southeastern U.S. Supported by...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

EBITDA: $1,100,000

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

Established High-End Landscaping Company

$2,750,000 - San Bernardino County, CA

$2,750,000

San Bernardino County, CA

Steve Barnett

The Valley Business Broker

Long Established High Foot Traffic Vending Route

Orange County, CA

Take advantage of a ready-to-operate vending machine business with established locations and consistent monthly revenue. This profitable vending route includes modern snack and beverage machines...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 (Sale Pending)

Vacaville, CA

Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 Enter CA-76842 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-vacaville-ca-ca-76842/ About...

$105,000

$105,000

Cash Flow: $97,852

Pool Service Route - Woodland / Davis, CA

Woodland, CA

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

$173,460

$173,460

Cash Flow: $147,000

Pool Service Route - Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA

Imagine yourself running a thriving pool service business in sunny Bakersfield, where homeowners rely on you year-round to keep their pools sparkling clean. This well-established route puts you in...

$202,380

$202,380

Cash Flow: $150,000

Commercial 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 commercial pool service route in Sacramento area....

$71,640

$71,640

Cash Flow: $75,000

Mission's Tortilla Route, Beaumont, CA

Beaumont, CA

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Beaumont and Banning, California region for $159,000! Currently generating an estimated $702,156 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $106,575....

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $106,575

La Mirada Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Perfect starter route with room to raise rates, making this a value buy. Good customers, tight routes per day, and very well kept pools. Consistent additional profits from Summer treatment every year...

$39,600

$39,600

Cash Flow: $47,000

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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Established Carpet Cleaning Business

El Cajon, CA

Established carpet cleaning business serving San Diego County with a strong reputation and consistent demand. The business generated approximately $241,000 in gross revenue over the past 12 months...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Great very compact starter route. Six Chem only and six chem plus. Easy pools takes about 4 hours for the whole route. Filters, Pool RX/Blueray XL, Phosphate treatment are extra. Own your own...

$102,000

$102,000

Cash Flow: $132,000

Boutique Marketing Agency - Full Service, Notable Client Roster

$1,470,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,470,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Melanie Smith

First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles

Snyder’s-Lance Route for Sale | Napa, CA — $135,000

Napa, CA

Snyder’s-Lance Route for Sale | Napa, CA — $135,000 Enter Quick Code CA-53602 at RoutesRUs.com for full details, or visit: https://routesrus.com/snyders-lance-napa-ca-ca-53602/ About the Route...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $75,113

Luxury Event Rental + Invitation Company

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Glow Concepts & Tange Designs represent a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established luxury linen rental business with more than two decades of operating history, brand recognition, and...

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$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA

Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Torrance, California area for $700,000. Financing available with an estimated $268,000 down! Currently grossing $609,336 in sales and nets $110,864....

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $110,864

FOR SALE: Profitable & Fully Automated Laundromat

Tipton, CA

Well-established, fully automated laundromat serving the communities of Tipton and Pixley, centrally located between Tulare and Earlimart. This is the only laundromat in the area, creating strong and...

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$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey & Profitable Burbank Dry Cleaners – Strong Net Income

Burbank, CA

Cricket West Dry Cleaners is a great opportunity to purchase a well-located, full-service dry cleaning plant in Burbank. The business faces limited direct competition in the immediate area. With...

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$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $331,000

Highly Profitable Residential Service Business in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

TRANSFORM YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL FUTURE with this highly profitable residential services business that delivers exceptional returns with low fixed overhead. You'll acquire a turnkey operation generating...

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

Cash Flow: $664,000

Well Established Commercial Property Maintenance/Landscaping Company

Palmdale, CA

Well Established Commercial Property Maintenance/Landscaping Company This 27-year-old commercial landscaping and property maintenance company represents an exceptional opportunity in Palmdale, CA....

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Northern California High-End Home Services Business - Discreet Sale

California

Are you looking for a profitable, low-overhead business with substantial recurring revenue and a loyal customer base? A well-established home services business in a high-demand market is now quietly...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $250,000

Recession Proof Fire Protection Business

San Dimas, CA

Established profitable and growing full service Fire protection business with over 350 active loyal repeating clients, offers steady adequate income stream and even larger growth potential. The...

$300,000

$300,000

Smog Check, Oil Change Business

California

This well-established smog check business in Solano County presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for a profitable, turn-key operation with minimal competition. Generating gross sales...

$698,000

$698,000

Cash Flow: $203,631

Established Tutoring Center

Riverside County, CA

Help students reach their full potential at this tutoring center. Fully functional and furnished learning center. Current owners have prospered in this territory. Clean, modern and fully turnkey! Come...

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$357,000

$357,000

Buy or Sell a Service Business in California
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed444
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 QuartileMedianUpper 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.

BoundRevenueSeller’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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.581.62
Median0.782.44
Upper Quartile1.083.47
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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