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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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Outstanding pool route in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County, CA

Unusual opportunity to acquire a top tier pool route in a fantastic location. This is a perfect starter route, a great add-on for an existing operator, or an excellent option for a buyer who wants a...

$89,000

$89,000

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Profitable Promotional Products Business

Riverside County, CA

Established in 2003, this profitable promotional products and marketing services business presents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation with proven success....

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$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

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Express Employment Professionals in NW Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Take ownership of a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency serving Northwest Sacramento and surrounding industrial...

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$200,000

$200,000

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Express Employment Professionals in South Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is your chance to buy a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing franchise serving South Sacramento, Elk Grove, and the...

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$250,000

$250,000

Murrieta Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Awesome tight starter route that will sell quickly. All pools have vacuums and do not require weekly vacuuming. Additional profits from filter cleanings, phosphate applications and Pool RX sales. Own...

$36,000

$36,000

Cash Flow: $43,000

1 Day/Week Farmers Market Food Business Huge Growth Potential

San Diego, CA

Operating at one of San Diego's premier Saturday farmers markets — independently ranked a top 5 farmers market in the United States by USA Today — this business has built a loyal repeat customer base...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $26,390

Sewer and Drain Service

Monterey County, CA

This well-established plumbing company excels in both new construction and service work, serving a diverse clientele. The business focuses on residential and commercial projects, offering a...

$700,000

$700,000

EBITDA: $275,000

Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business

Orange County, CA

Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...

$170,000

$170,000

Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location

Orange County, CA

Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...

$115,000

$115,000

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 Southern California business (SHIFTR...

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$108,750

$108,750

Cash Flow: $71,750

Prime Location of Dry Cleaners in Brentwood, CA with Loyal Clients

Los Angeles, CA

Established Dry Cleaning Business - Prime Brentwood Location This well-established dry cleaning operation has been serving the affluent Brentwood, Bel Air, and Beverly Hills communities since 1994....

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$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Established Tree Service business in Northern California

Sutter County, CA

Reputable tree service business with real estate included. Includes Real estate - office space, shop, storage structures, vehicles, equipment, and a large established client database. Rare turnkey...

$1,199,000

$1,199,000

Established Business Brokerage

$98,000 - Shasta County, CA

$98,000

Shasta County, CA

Judah Dishington

United Franchise Group

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

Bay Area Water Conditioning Business For Sale

California

We are offering for sale our San Francisco Bay Area division of a well-established residential water treatment company with 37 years of successful operation. Our business specializes in the sales,...

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$159,000

$159,000

Alexander Neyman

SRO164400

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Our Boutique Like Brokerage, Has Been Helping Sellers, With Their Exit Strategies, Since 2008 During This Time, We Have Successfully Sold Many Different Businesses, Operating In Different Industries. We Are Treating All Of Our Listings, Businesses For Sale, As Our Own, And We Are Putting 100% Efforts, To Achieve The End Goal.

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Brentwood, Pool Service Route for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Very well established and loyal client base for over a decade. The clients pay in a timely manner and are very understanding and easy to work with. Excellent footprint to rapidly expand and grow the...

$150,800

$150,800

Cash Flow: $158,000

Full-Service HVAC Company Serving Southern California

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-service HVAC contractor providing residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and related mechanical services throughout the Los Angeles area. The company offers AC and...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $219,001

High-Profit Westwood Dry Cleaner – $240K+ Net, Turnkey Operation

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established and consistently profitable dry cleaning business is ideally located in the highly desirable Westwood area. Renowned for its dependable quality, attention to detail, and strong...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Premier Restoration Business in San Jose, CA

Santa Clara County, CA

Established restoration and property recovery business serving the San Jose, California market. The company provides emergency mitigation, restoration, contents management, and insurance claims...

$3,700,000

$3,700,000

EBITDA: $621,709

Established Merry Maids Franchise with Expansive Territory

Ventura County, CA

SUMMARY This established Merry Maids cleaning franchise operates a comprehensive residential cleaning service across an expansive 30 zip-code exclusive territory, serving diverse market segments from...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business

Visalia, CA

This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...

$119,000

$119,000

Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity

Marin County, CA

Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...

$95,000

$95,000

Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market

$449,000 - San Diego County, CA

$449,000

San Diego County, CA

Robert Moran

United Franchise Group

Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market

Alameda County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...

$95,000

$95,000

You can always count on Laundry-IN CONTRACT

Santa Cruz County, CA

SALE PENDING-Well established laundromat in Northern California Santa Cruz County. We would like to sell. We have had it for almost 5 years but it has been in the same location for decades and it is...

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$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $74,000

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

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $308,800

25 Year Established Window Washing Company

Castaic, CA

BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Dynamite Window Washing has operated in Santa Clarita for 25 years. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a long-established business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer...

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$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Licensed Architectural & Engineering Firm - Central Valley

California

Established full-service architectural and engineering firm with decades of operating history and a strong reputation for delivering public and private sector projects throughout California....

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

Cash Flow: $1,570,000

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

50% Seller Financing – Established Gourmet Popcorn & Gift Business

California

50% Seller Financing – Established Gourmet Popcorn & Gift Business SC2210 This Northern California based Snack Shop is a California Limited Liability Company and was formed 6 years ago and has been...

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$249,900

$249,900

Cash Flow: $70,000

Turnkey Property Management Firm

Redding, CA

Established Property Management Firm - Turnkey Operation in Redding, CA This well-established property management company, operating since 1998, presents an exceptional opportunity for a broker...

$238,000

$238,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

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

Leading Business Brokerage Franchise

$99,000 - San Jose, CA

$99,000

San Jose, CA

Judah Dishington

United Franchise Group

Mission's Tortilla Route, Encinitas, CA

San Diego, CA

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Encinitas, California region for $70,000! Grossing $640,817 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $87,947. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...

$70,000

$70,000

EBITDA: $87,947

Cleaning business at Bay Area

San Jose, CA

Established Cleaning Franchise Business - Bay Area This is an established cleaning franchise operation affiliated with a well-known national brand, serving the dense San Jose metropolitan area in...

$95,000

$95,000

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

50+ Years old Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale

Riverside County, CA

50+ years established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale. Own a Trusted Local Brand with Multiple Revenue Streams Step into ownership of this Print & Mailing shop, a...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $104,000

The UPS Store Franchise in San Diego County California

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

San Diego County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey The UPS Store franchise in San Diego County California. The 2025 revenues reached $482,000 and the owner benefit was over $123,000. The...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $123,758

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Mission's Tortilla Route, Crescent City, CA

Crescent City, CA

Imagine yourself running a well-established food distribution route that practically runs itself! This Mission's Tortilla Route in beautiful Crescent City, California could be your ticket to business...

$69,000

$69,000

EBITDA: $56,257

Coin Laundry with real estate and residential rental units

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Francisco, CA

LOCATION & MARKET POSITIONING Situated at the corner of Geary Blvd & 37th Ave, the property benefits from: Exceptional visibility along a major commercial corridor Dense residential population with...

$1,610,000

$1,610,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Leslie Horton

California eTime Solutions

Serving Placer County, CA

Leslie Horton, an M&A Advisor/Broker, is a transaction architect specializing in strategic exits, comprehensive analysis, effective preparation and successful outcomes. Ms. Horton thoroughly enjoys selling good businesses and commercial buildings on behalf of her valued clients. In Northern California, Ms. Horton is the owner of eTime Solutions. In Northern Nevada, Ms. Horton plans to soon be affiliated with a business brokerage firm. eTime Solutions is well established and respected. Industries served include manufacturing, distribution, construction, high technology and several other professional industries.

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Recession-Resistant Fire Safety Service Business

Los Angeles County, CA

This established fire extinguisher service business provides recurring inspection, certification, maintenance, recharge, testing, and installation services for commercial customers throughout Southern...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $108,650

Mission Foods Route For Sale | Sonoma, CA — $129,000

Sonoma, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale | Sonoma, CA — $129,000 Enter CA-52368 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-sonoma-ca-ca-52368/ About the...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $95,346

Maid Brigade of Redwood City- includes 3 branded vehicles

$219,000 - San Mateo County, CA

$219,000

San Mateo County, CA

Mission's Tortilla Route, Clovis, CA

Clovis, CA

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Clovis, California region for $110,000! Currently generating $621,868 in yearly sales and nets $88,244. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...

$110,000

$110,000

EBITDA: $88,244

Mission Foods Route For Sale | Escondido, CA — $89,000 (Sale Pending)

Escondido, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale | Escondido, CA — $89,000 Enter CA-73658 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-escondido-ca-ca-73658/ About the...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $102,341

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

B2B Center - Print, Promotional & Marketing Business

Sacramento County, CA

Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Sacramento County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. This center provides print, mail marketing, design and...

$250,000

$250,000

Established STAR-Certified Smog Shop – Owner-Operator Opportunity

Riverside County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley DRE#02120938 are proud to present this well-establisshed Smog Shop. Established STAR-certified test-only smog station serving the Coachella Valley...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $101,786

Long standing Profitable Residential & Commercial Landscaping Company

Orange County, CA

This established landscaping company provides a full range of residential and commercial services, including both hardscape and softscape projects. Operating for over a decade, the business has built...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $210,484

Fully Operating Laundromat - Business Opportunity

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

$250,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Established Dry Cleaning Business

Glendale, CA

Dry Cleaning Business for Sale. Opportunity to own a well- established dry cleaning business that has been serving the community for many years. Located in one of Glendale’s best locations. This...

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$160,000

$160,000

Turn-Key Fastest Labs Territories - Richmond & Oakland, CA

Richmond, CA

## **Turnkey B2B Franchise: 2 Exclusive Territories (Richmond & Oakland)** **High-Margin, Low-Overhead Model | Recession-Resistant Industry** **At a Glance:** * **Territories:** 2 Exclusive Zones...

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$70,000

$70,000

Dry Cleaners with Alterations

Riverside, CA

Profitable and well-established dry cleaning business located in one of Riverside’s most desirable and fast-growing areas. This modern, spotless, and professionally operated facility sits in a...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $155,548

Well-Established Business, Installing & Repairing Hardwood Floors

Orange County, CA

This well-established business is known for specializing in hardwood flooring of all types; Installing hardwood floors and stair systems, primarily in high-end homes throughout coastal cities in and...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $177,752

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 Analyzed446
Asking Price$350,000
Reported Revenue$539,000
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 QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$149,250$350,000$806,250

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$262,336$84,000
Median$539,000$156,000
Upper Quartile$1,273,079$291,529

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 Quartile0.511.52
Median0.752.45
Upper Quartile1.033.41

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 $350,000, though prices range from under $149,250 to well over $806,250.

How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $539,000 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 1.03, with a median of 0.75. Earning multiples range from 1.52 to 3.41, with the median at 2.45. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 2.45 times its annual owner earnings.

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