Los Angeles County, CA
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Los Angeles County, CA
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$400,000
Chino, CA
Fully established and profitable business located in Chino, CA. This store has been developed into a complete one-stop solution for shipping, mailbox rentals, business services, and financial...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $128,000
San Diego, CA
Seize the chance to own a successful tree service business with a loyal customer base! This reputable company excels in pruning, shaping, and maintenance, known for its commitment to quality and...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $77,567
Escondido, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Escondido CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $94,449
San Bernardino County, CA
Tight route with Solid rates makes this a profitable efficient route. Excellent route with room and opportunity to grow rapidly. Appreciative customers. Additional Service calls add another 5-7k month...
$216,000
Cash Flow: $224,000
Contra Costa County, CA
A rare opportunity to purchase a successful Automotive Repair franchise in Contra Costa County, California. The Seller is confident in the future of this business and is willing to offer a Sellers...
$229,999
Cash Flow: $93,419
San Diego, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the San Diego, Carlsbad and Oceanside, California area for $164,400! Currently generating $855,176 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $120,501. Distributorship...
$164,400
Cash Flow: $120,501
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Carnelian Bay, CA
Water company servicing 580+ water connections in beautiful Lake Tahoe. The company has been established for 60+ years serving drinking water to the neighborhood. Sale comes with water tanks, artesian...
$2,800,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Decades old, seasoned clients on this highly desirable route, many stops located in proximity to each other for maximum efficiency. These are established, choice communities with loyal, long-term...
$108,600
Cash Flow: $117,500
San Diego, CA
Seller motivated and open to offers! This established eco-friendly cleaners, alterations, wash&fold, and laundry service business. They have a dedicated team who can run the business on their own, of...
$360,000
Available Nationwide
Join Window World, the industry leader in custom exterior home improvement products. Our customers appreciate our great service and fantastic prices. Our franchise owners value our family culture and the ability to make a great living helping people. Find out how a Window World franchise opportunity can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.
$250,000
See More FranchisesSan 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
Burbank, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$89,000
Cash Flow: $72,596
$4,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent areas in Los Angeles County. The demographics surrounding The UPS Store location are strong with a population of 232,534 and...
$2,199,000
Cash Flow: $510,000
Sacramento County, CA
**30% Seller Financing Available** with 24 month term. Free Brand New Riptide vacuum. Very condensed route that has been optimized over the years. Pools are efficient overall and in great shape. Free...
$139,200
Cash Flow: $156,000
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $24,422
Riverside, CA
The Business was established in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. This business has an excellent reputation; offering CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Access Control and Data cabling services. It has earned trust of...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $197,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County residential & commercial plumbing service company with $1.3 million in revenue $516,175 Discretionary Earnings is available for acquisition. Generating strong, consistent revenue...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $570,187
Sacramento County, CA
Great income producing route. Strong payment histories on this seasoned route. Accounts are well distributed with each day in desirable regions. Pools are easy to maintain. Own your own...
$103,200
Cash Flow: $128,000
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$160,000
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Own a Top 100 Ranked, Award-Winning Pest Control Franchise with the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office.
$50,000
See More FranchisesBelmont, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Sacramento and surrounding counties. The business offers a proven...
$39,980
Santa Clara, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Santa Clara County. The business offers a proven motivation and...
$22,140
$140,000
San Diego County, CA
Compton, CA
Fully operating large laundromat with 33 washers and 26 dryers (13 sets). Waterless water heaters. New card reading system with security wall and new coin change machine for coin operating options. 2...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a well-established and consistently profitable industrial powder coating and sandblasting company with over 25 years of operational history and a strong presence in Southern California. The...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $320,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $123,469
Santa Rosa, CA
Established owner-operated landscape maintenance business serving the Sonoma County area with loyal, repeat clients and steady monthly income. The business generates approximately $7,000/month in...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Richmond, CA
At Fastest Labs, we offer accurate and detailed drug and DNA testing services. OVERVIEW: An exciting opportunity awaits! Introducing Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland, a well-established and...
$140,000
Fresno County, CA
Are you ready to acquire one of the larger residential custom landscaping companies here in the Central Valley? Look no further, we are selling an established and thriving landscape business showing...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
San Diego, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Rare and unique opportunity to purchase an upscale pool service...
$121,692
Cash Flow: $125,000
Available in California
Fleet Clean | Mobile Truck Washing Business | Recurring Customer Business
$90,000
See More FranchisesBakersfield, 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
Cash Flow: $34,000
Napa, CA
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #Snyder’sLanceRoute #Snyder’sLance #Snyders #Lance #CampbellsSnacks...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $75,113
$40,000
Oakland, CA
San Lorenzo, CA
Location: Situated in San Lorenzo with nearby apartments, this laundromat has been a staple for over 20 years, serving the local community. Ownership: The current owner has been successfully managing...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $24,350
Jamestown, CA
Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto, CA | Established Franchise for Sale Looking to take control of your schedule while building a thriving, in-demand business? Fibrenew Sonora–Modesto offers a rare opportunity...
$130,000
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
See More FranchisesSacramento County, CA
30% seller financing available. Highly desirable locations. Business Name included. This is a very tight and efficient route with minimal drive time between stops, saving fuel and maximizing...
$120,600
Cash Flow: $142,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Joshua Tree, CA
(All Equipment AS-IS) 2 - 60# FL Speed Queen 2 - 40# FL Heubsch (2016) 13 - 30# FL Heubsch (2018) 6 - 20# FL Heubsch (2018) 4 - 10# TL Heubsch (2018) 14 - 30# Stack Dryers (2021) 2 - Changers 4 -...
$995,000
Chula Vista, CA
This San Diego bath remodeling business is built for growth. Serving 4 exclusive territories with strong demand and aging housing stock, it delivers high-quality renovations backed by skilled...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $419,867
San Fernando, CA
Step into ownership with this established, high-revenue junk removal business backed by a nationally recognized franchise brand. This business serves the densely populated San Fernando Valley region,...
$299,000
Walnut Creek, CA
Flexible Ownership Options This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, providing a proven reward and motivation system for children in dental offices,...
$61,970
REBECCA CHATHAM
RLC Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
RLC Business Brokers is a boutique M&A firm based in Orange County, CA, focused on the sale of small and lower middle market businesses across a range of industries. We specialize in helping service-based and cash-flowing main street businesses prepare for and successfully navigate the sale process. Founder Rebecca Chatham has personally built and sold multiple companies, including a document shredding business, a commercial cleaning operation, and a landscape construction company. Prior to launching RLC, she held a management role with Allstate Insurance, where she supported independent agency owners in buying, selling, merging, and financing their businesses. With firsthand experience on both sides of the table, she brings a uniquely empathetic, strategic, and results-driven approach to each transaction. At RLC, we believe that even small businesses deserve expert representation. We offer a modern, transparent brokerage experience built on trust, hustle, and clear communication. We understand that many owners don’t have perfect books and we specialize in uncovering and presenting the real value behind years of hard work. We take on a limited number of listings to give each one the attention it deserves. Whether you're looking to retire, relocate, or explore your business’s worth for the first time, RLC is your trusted partner in building a clear, profitable exit strategy.
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable route with nearly all clients paying for chlorine tablets sold by the seller. Easy route overall. Highly successful veteran seller will fastrack a buyer into the business. Seller has a...
$114,000
Cash Flow: $133,000
Riverside County, CA
Established Pest Control Franchise - Southwest Riverside County Territory This thriving pest control franchise represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned business with strong...
$159,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
$350,000
Sonoma County, CA
Fullerton, CA
Rare chance to acquire a legacy carpet & flooring business in Orange County that’s been serving the community from the same location for nearly six decades. With over $1M in annual revenue and strong...
$530,000
Cash Flow: $140,069
San Diego County, CA
Excellent rates on these accounts in some of the counties most desired cities. Great clientele that are easy to work with. Pools are in excellent cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof...
$50,400
Cash Flow: $54,000
Available Nationwide
Five Star Painting, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial painting services franchise. With us, business ownership is a stroke of genius!
$50,000
See More FranchisesButte County, CA
Perfect starter route with all accounts in highly desirable Chico, CA. All accounts are residential and inground. Successful seasoned seller will be a great source of information. No Spas or...
$18,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
Wilton, CA
***PRICE REDUCED*** JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice well established starter route in Wilton,...
$25,520
Cash Flow: $25,000
San Mateo County, CA
Net $80,000/ year This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo County. Located in a small, busy strip mall surrounded by...
$135,000
Los Angeles, CA
This coin laundromat is located just outside of downtown Los Angeles, blocks away from the LA Convention Center, LA Live and Crypto Arena. While the surrounding neighborhood has excellent demographics...
$270,000
Baldwin Park, CA
This coin laundromat in Baldwin Park is a great option for an investor looking for a turnkey business to take over. With a strong income, great parking and a partial remodel within the last few years,...
$495,000
Palm Springs, CA
An established shoe and leather repair shop is now available for sale in the heart of Palm Springs, California. This full-service business has been serving the local community and tourists alike for...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $63,505
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
$178,000
Contra Costa County, CA
This highly successful salon has been in business for 28 years in a busy but safe shopping center. Located next to big-box stores with great foot traffic in a thriving strip-mall. The business has...
$180,000
EBITDA: $75,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Our franchise system offers a dynamic opportunity for results-driven entrepreneurs to experience the exponential growth and wealth within the home improvement industry. Combine the explosive market...
$480,000
EBITDA: $250,000
Available in California
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 #1 In Category!
$60,000
See More FranchisesFor 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
Range |
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. |
Read the Report:
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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