San Diego, CA
This Is Basically An Asset Sale! This Location Was Recovered In 2025 By The Landlord And The Original Management. The Facility Was Fully Reconditioned, Equipment Restored and Sales Stabilized After...
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Large Dry Cleaning / Laundry
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The UPS Store Franchise in Orange County California
Orange County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! Join one of the top and most sought after franchises. Exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly successful The UPS Store franchise in Orange County California. The 2025 revenues...
Cash Flow: $165,286
Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, 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 service route in upscale...
Cash Flow: $36,000
30+ Year Established Locksmith Business AAA Accounts | Semi-Absentee
Riverside County, CA
Established for more than 30 years, this well-respected Southern California locksmith business operates under a semi-absentee ownership model and provides a diverse mix of automotive, commercial,...
EBITDA: $427,027
Reputable and Profitable Driver's Education School FOR SALE!
San Diego, CA
Step into a turnkey driver's education business that delivers immediate cash flow and exceptional growth potential in San Diego's thriving market. This 10+ year established operation generates...
Cash Flow: $152,377
Own the Property and the Business.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Joshua Tree, CA
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT 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 -...
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Semi-Absentee Operated Home Staging
Santa Clara County, CA
Established in 2013, this premier real estate home staging firm specializes in transforming properties into high-value showcases across the SF Bay Area. The business is semi-absentee operated,...
Cash Flow: $157,740
Luxury Boudoir Studio | $40K+ Monthly Revenue | 100% Organic Leads
Encinitas, CA
J'adore Boudoir is an award-winning luxury boudoir photography studio established in 2018 and located in Encinitas, California. Built around a premium client experience and a distinctive artistic...
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Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Baldwin Park, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Baldwin Park, California area for $550,000. Financing available with an estimated $186,000 down! Currently grossing $481,312 in sales and nets $86,018....
EBITDA: $86,018
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto, CA
Bloomington, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Rialto FedEx Station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully compliant...
EBITDA: $375,586
Mr. Electric
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Electrical Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.41M average gross sales (300K-500K territory population) and $514K average gross sales (74K-300K territory population)!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,114,087
9-10 FedEx Ground Routes, in Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the FedEx San Leandro Station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...
EBITDA: $376,184
Multi-Unit Business with Recurring Revenue
Chino Hills, CA
Five profitable boutique fitness studios generated approximately $5.3 million in annual revenue and nearly $2 million in cash flow. Approximately 90% of revenue comes from recurring memberships,...
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Cash Flow: $1,977,509
Appliance repair
$128,200
Sunnyvale, CA
PENDING - Home Services - 2026 Predicted EBITDA ~$2MM - $10M+ Rev
San Francisco, CA
** SBA bankable** ON PACE FOR RECORD 2026 — $5.6M REV THROUGH JUNE — TRACKING $11M+ REV & $2M EBITDA This residential exterior remodeling company installs windows, doors, siding, gutters, and...
Cash Flow: $1,649,610
PENDING | $728K SDE | Seller Financing | Stone & Quartz Fab. + Install
Orange County, CA
This premier stone and quartz slab fabrication and installation business has served Southern California for nearly 20 years, earning an HGTV feature and a run as the go-to fabricator for a major...
Cash Flow: $728,251
Zaihua (Daniel) Hu, MBA, CEPA, CABB, IBBA
CURB
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Daniel Hu is a Los Angeles-based Business Broker, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Capital Strategy Advisor with 20+ years of experience in corporate strategy, M&A, cross-border business development, brand expansion, and capital planning. Daniel works with small to mid-sized business owners, entrepreneurs, buyers, and investors to support confidential business sales, acquisitions, exit planning, business valuation, financing coordination, and capital strategy. His work focuses on helping owners answer a critical question: should they grow, sell, recapitalize, acquire, or prepare for a future capital market opportunity? With an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and an early background in industrial automation, Daniel brings a practical mix of operational, financial, and transaction experience. He previously led high-performing product and revenue teams at a publicly traded e-commerce company with more than $300M in annual revenue, launched consumer brands, and structured cross-border distribution partnerships. As a CEPA, Daniel helps business owners think beyond the transaction by aligning business value, personal goals, financial readiness, and market timing. For owners seeking an exit, he provides confidential business valuation, buyer screening, negotiation support, and transaction coordination. For owners seeking growth, he helps evaluate acquisition strategy, financing options, capital planning, and IPO readiness. Licensed in real estate and mortgage lending, Daniel provides integrated support for business transfers, commercial property considerations, and acquisition financing. His bilingual English/Chinese capabilities and strong ties in both U.S. and Chinese business communities make him a valuable partner for clients seeking local execution with global perspective. Crestory Capital focuses on business brokerage, exit planning, capital strategy, and IPO advisory for qualified companies.
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1 Bread Route - Eastern Northern California
California
Own a high growth bread route in a desirable area! › Active Accounts: 6 › Listing Ratio: 20:1 › Weekly Revenue: $4,419 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers room for growth. ›...
High Volume Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale in Encino Ca.
Encino, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Operation with Strong Financial Performance This well-positioned dry cleaning facility represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Encino's competitive market. The...
Cash Flow: $324,000
4 Bay Car Wash & Laundromat Plus Store Front Own The Land & Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gustine, CA
Car Wash & Laundromat Businesses Have Been Running Since 1974 At 726 South Ave. Plus A Store Front For Your Choice To Lease 3 Businesses & Own The Land. Or Run All 3. Zoned C-2 Ideal Year Round...
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Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
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...
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Mission Foods Route for Sale | Sacramento, CA-$195,000 (Sale Pending)
Sacramento, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Sacramento, CA — $195,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - $195,000. The territory services portions of Sacramento CA and includes a protected...
Cash Flow: $129,365
Mosquito Squad Plus
Franchise
Available in California
Mosquito Squad Plus is a leader in mosquito and pest control, built around simple systems and ongoing support to help business owners enter the industry with clarity and confidence.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $493,200
Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Jose, CA — $159,000
San Jose, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Jose, CA — $159,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - San Jose CA- $159,000. The territory services portions of San Jose CA and includes a...
Cash Flow: $125,770
Fireplaces, Awnings, Installations, Services
Tahoe City, CA
Established Fireplace, Awning, and Contracting Business - Serving North Lake Tahoe and Truckee This well-established specialty retail and contracting business has been serving the affluent North Lake...
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Cash Flow: $235,000
Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business
$119,000
Visalia, CA
San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Great payment histories. Consistent additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans upgrades & repairs. Most pools are easy to maintain. Customers communicate well via email or text. Free...
Cash Flow: $121,000
San Diego, CA - Own the Exclusive Mobile Pet Grooming
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise Development Business with 23 exclusive territories located throughout San Diego County California—one of the largest...
Beverly Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Long term operator has saved the best for last with above average monthly prices, and loyal, and trusting customers. All of these accounts pay full amount, and on time. Two Grade A commercial...
Cash Flow: $74,000
Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice part time pool route in the San Jose area. This route consists...
Cash Flow: $23,000
Express Employment Professionals in South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
* Please inquire for financial performance information * Step into ownership of the well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in South San Francisco, CA, serving one of...
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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...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Recession-Resistant Biohazard Remediation Franchise | SBA Ready
Orange County, CA
Established 24/7 biohazard remediation and specialty cleanup franchise serving an exclusive Orange County territory and surrounding Southern California markets. This essential services business...
Cash Flow: $115,138
Pacific Lawn Sprinklers
Franchise
Available in California
The leading name in IRRIGATION
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,125,789
Established Bay Area Experiential Event Business + Iconic 1974 VW Bus
San Mateo, CA
Own one of the Bay Area's most recognizable mobile event businesses. Tap Truck SF is a turnkey experiential event company built around a beautifully restored 1974 Volkswagen Tap Truck, affectionately...
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High producing dry cleaners for sale!
Highland, CA
High performing dry cleaners for sale in a popular shopping center with high visibility. This location averages over 230 pieces a day! Here is what is included in the sale : 2 laundry pressing...
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Cash Flow: $284,400
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
$170,000
Orange County, CA
Turnkey & Profitable Mobile Event Business
Fresno County, CA
2 Vintage Event Trailers – Fully operational with A/C and heat. The black trailer includes running water for coffee and bar service. Mirror Me Photo Booth – Touchscreen, props, and instant...
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Profitable Commercial Landscape & Design Platform
San Mateo County, CA
ACT Capital Advisors is pleased to present for acquisition a leading full-service landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and outdoor infrastructure contractor serving commercial, municipal,...
EBITDA: $1,140,000
1-800 WATER DAMAGE
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Restoring What Matters Most™ - Full-Service Property Restoration
Avg. Unit Revenue: $406,008
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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Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA — $300,000 About the Route Mission Foods multi route distributorship for sale - $300,000. These territories service portions of Napa CA...
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Cash Flow: $210,246
Well-Established (10+ years) Environmental Consulting Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
San Diego County, CA
RARE FIND for sale! This established environmental consulting firm represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in a rapidly expanding market sector. With over ten years of continuous operations,...
Cash Flow: $172,950
LA Based ATM Business - Great Cash Flow & Management in Place
Los Angeles, CA
Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Number of Units: 61 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-6 years - Established: 2019 For sale: A profitable ATM route consisting of...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Only Dry Cleaners in Tri-County Area For Sale After 24 Years
Sonora, CA
A female-owned business, Kathy's Miracle Cleaners has been serving the Tuolumne Tri-County area in Northern California for over 20 years. With an lengthy book of business, reputation of quality, and...
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Ron Chaquica
TheAgency
Serving San Diego County, CA
The Agency - Fine Restaurant Group specializes in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars and clubs in the San Diego area and throughout California. Fine Restaurant Group is able to reach a niche audience of restaurateurs that are highly entrepreneurial and are generally looking for new deals specific to the space. Whether you're looking to retire, pursue new opportunities, or simply ready to move on, we're here to guide you through every step of the process.
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Mailbox, Shipping Franchise, Low Rent, Short Hours, Seller Financing
Riverside County, CA
This desirable Postal Franchise is located in premium trade area, anchored by a national grocery chain stores on a major busy street, providing subject business with a steady volume of vehicle as well...
Cash Flow: $59,186
Profitable Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Firm
California
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established single-attorney estate planning, trust administration, and probate law practice serving...
Cash Flow: $285,701
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
$115,000
Orange County, CA
Stockton Pool Service Route for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
Long term established, great paying clientele. Pools are all set up so that if you maintain the equipment, the pool maintenance is super smooth. Highly successful seller with provide a wealth of...
Cash Flow: $95,000
Dry Cleaners - Agency & Plant
Escondido, CA
Established 1998, this full-service Escondido dry cleaner runs a proven plant-and-agency model with a tenured team and on-site manager. Equipment and vehicles included; leases transferable; delivered...
Cash Flow: $66,313
ServiceMaster Clean
Franchise
Available in California
Join one of America's first franchises in commercial cleaning with 65+ years of experience in the industry. Low startup capital and high earning potential upwards of $1.97M in average gross sales.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $811,292
Studio City, Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Route is in very desirable areas that have great growth potential. Route has been established for 45 years. The accounts are all close to each other. (Very tight route.) Two weeks off paid vacation....
Cash Flow: $108,000
Profitable, Turnkey Commercial Cleaning & Disinfecting Business
San Diego County, CA
Established commercial cleaning and disinfecting service company with 5 ongoing commercial contracts that generate consistent recurring revenue. The business also provides services to property...
Cash Flow: $53,892
Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!
Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
High-Volume Mon-Fri Japanese Catering – Exceptional Margins & Scalable
San Mateo County, CA
Founded in 2018 by the current owner after leaving a corporate career, the business was built with a clear mission: provide high-quality, healthy meals to the workforce. Coming from a non-restaurant...
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Cash Flow: $260,000
Camarillo Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare & huge upside offering with above average margins created from the wholesale chemical distribution business being operated. Chemcial business creates additional profits on the route due to lower...
Cash Flow: $293,000
Profitable Restoration Franchise
Glendale, CA
Established and highly profitable restoration and reconstruction franchise operating in the Los Angeles market, specializing in water, fire, storm damage mitigation, full reconstruction, and contents...
47-Year C-28 Licensed Locksmith — El Dorado County | $191K SDE | Turnk
El Dorado County, CA
For Sale: Established C-28 Licensed Locksmith Business — El Dorado County, CA This is the kind of business most buyers never get a chance to see. A fully operational, C-28 licensed locksmith company...
Cash Flow: $191,257
Seeking CA Licensed Architect - Partnership & Ownership Opportunity
San Diego, CA
A respected, 38-year California architecture firm specializing in high-end custom residential design is available for acquisition through a partnership structure and is seeking a licensed California...
Cash Flow: $206,139
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
Escondido, CA
This established promotional products and branded apparel business presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving Escondido market. Founded in 2014, this turnkey franchise has...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Fibrenew
Franchise
Available in California
Mobile restoration service franchise serving six major markets. We repair leather, plastic, and vinyl in homes, cars, boats, planes, medical clinics, restaurants, and more.
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 Analyzed | 433 |
| 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 Quartile | Median | Upper 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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.51 | 1.44 |
| Median | 0.75 | 2.43 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.02 | 3.29 |
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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