Los Angeles, CA
SmartPark Access: Redefining the Future of Parking SmartPark Access is an innovative, hands-free parking solution designed to bring ultimate convenience, security, and efficiency to modern parking...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Service Businesses For Sale in California
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Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
San Joaquin County, CA
This well-established automotive mechanic shop has been serving the San Joaquin area for over 37 years, specializing in brakes and alignment. Known for its impeccable reputation and excellent service,...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $171,812
Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
San Francisco County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location
Sacramento County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established coworking franchise in Sacramento County. The business offers fully furnished offices, meeting rooms, and virtual services in a modern, 5,400...
$250,000
Hollywood Hills Vacation Rental Home – Business & Real Estate
Los Angeles, CA
Established luxury vacation rental business operating in the prestigious Hollywood Hills since 2021, generating consistent $25,000 monthly revenue through premium short-term rental operations....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
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Turnkey Vending Route – High-End Multifamily Beverage Portfolio
Phoenix, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Turnkey multifamily beverage amenity portfolio featuring 10 installed KVM (Kegerator Vending Machine) stations across Class-A properties in Phoenix. This established operation...
$109,979
Cash Flow: $60,000
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Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
Oakland, CA
Well established structural engineering company that provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. 60% of the clients are individual owner occupied residences seeking to remodel, build new,...
$250,000
4 Open Locations in L.A.- Skin Care Franchises with $6.6M in Revenue
Los Angeles, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire four fully-staffed, open and operating, Franchisor-owned locations in the LA area. We established our first of these four locations in 2018. We are the modern “facial...
$4,500,000
EBITDA: $949,000
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Upscale Beach LA Community
Los Angeles County, CA
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise located in upscale Beach community of Southwestern Los Angeles County available for acquisition. Please note, that this desirable Postal Franchise is located on...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $73,599
FranchiseGarage Living
Available in California
Garage Living has established itself as the premier full service, turn-key garage improvement company. We are currently building a franchise network and are looking for a select group of individuals who are passionate about design, construction and customer service. Our system offers our franchisees an opportunity to be their own boss while providing the support to build a successful business.
$200,000
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
Los Angeles County, CA
This highly successful service business represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Los Angeles County. With decades of continuous profitability, the company has built an enviable reputation...
$8,100,000
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in northern San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional...
$150,000
Established, Recession-Resistant Cleaning Business with Skilled Staff
San Francisco County, CA
A well-established carpet and upholstery cleaning company with an outstanding reputation for quality and professionalism is available for acquisition. Serving residential and commercial clients in...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $247,988
Established Charcuterie and Catering Business
Kern County, CA
This business specializes in handcrafted charcuterie boards and grazing boxes that turn every occasion into a delicious experience. Each arrangement features premium meats, artisanal cheeses, fresh...
$175,000
Turnkey 23 Property Desert Rental Portfolio
Palm Desert, CA
An exclusive opportunity to acquire a 23-unit rental portfolio strategically located throughout the highly desirable California desert from La Quinta to Palm Springs —one of Southern California’s most...
$175,000
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Paragon Acquisitions International
Serving San Diego County, CA
As a forward-thinking Business Brokerage headquartered in California, Paragon Business Brokers distinguishes itself through a depth of knowledge, astute insights, and a commitment to fostering successful transactions. https://www.paragonacquisitionsintl.com Our specialization is centered around CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS SALES and MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, both within the United States and across international markets. This focused approach equips our brokers with a nuanced understanding of the prevailing market dynamics, empowering them to provide tailored solutions that address the unique needs of sellers and buyers. At Paragon, we serve as a comprehensive resource for all your brokerage needs, providing you with the guidance and support essential for navigating the intricacies of the transaction process. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals, each a full-time Business Broker or Agent with a wealth of expertise in the realm of CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS SALES and MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS. Collaborating with a Paragon Broker means engaging with a seasoned professional who is well-versed in the nuances of both selling and buying procedures. Your journey with us is marked by a commitment to your objectives and a steadfast dedication to achieving a successful outcome. Choose Paragon for a partnership rooted in knowledge, integrity, and a genuine commitment to your success.
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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
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...
$200,000
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
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
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
San Francisco, CA
We deliver professional car cleaning and detailing services right to your doorstep. We specialize in interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, and odor removal — all performed using...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
FranchiseGoosehead Insurance
Available Nationwide
Disrupt insurance with our unique business model that leverages industry-leading technology and a client-first approach to access untapped market potential.
$25,000
Dry Cleaners
San Gabriel, CA
30+ Years Legacy Dry cleaners with Loyal Client Base-La Verne, CA This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established dry cleaning business in the city of La Verne. In continuous operation for...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef
Sacramento County, CA
In 2008 the current owner and chef began in San Francisco after working for over two decades in the restaurant/catering industry. She initially focused on special event catering, specifically within...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $112,000
Yellowsack - Unique dumpster bags in SF Bay and LA
Redwood City, CA
We are a profitable, tech-driven waste removal business operating in a large and growing market. Customers easily order a durable Yellowsack online, fill it at home or on-site, and schedule pickup in...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
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Open and Operating for 13 Years & an Award-Winning Franchise Office
Orange County, CA
This franchise office has achieved major accolades within our system of 80+ franchise owners, including the President’s Circle Award, the Best of Staffing Client award, and the Best of Staffing Talent...
$109,000
Maid Brigade cleaning business- includes 4 fully paid off vehicles
Orange County, CA
Established Maid Brigade Franchise - Orange County Territory This cleaning services franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's affluent market, serving territories from Irvine to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $38,088
Shipping & Mailbox Center — DHL Exclusive + Amazon Drop-Off
Chino, CA
Turnkey Shipping & Mailbox Center with Multiple Revenue Streams — Chino, CA Step into a fully established and profitable business located in Chino, California. This store is a complete one-stop...
$225,000
SBA Pre-Qualified Automotive Equipment Sales & Service
California
This established B2B California-based service company has been operating for over 30 years with a reputation for reliability, expertise, and repeat clientele. The company generates consistent revenue...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $308,000
Oxnard, CA: Price Negotiable- Security Business for Sale
Oxnard, CA
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $200,000
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Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
This Northern California Plumbing & Septic Business was started in 1971 and has been owned and operated for the past 35 years by the current owner and his wife. This business operates 7 days per week,...
$3,160,000
Great Lifestyle Business
San Francisco, CA
Spend your days in beautiful horse country. Be your own boss - work your own schedule. Install, repair, and service Automatic Fly Spray Systems in horse barns. Powerful brand identity currently...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
FranchiseGreen Home Solutions
Available in California
Award-winning franchise. Recession-proof, multi-unit opportunities, low operating costs. Let’s have a conversation.
$350,000
Established-Passive Income 24/7 Live Monitoring- LICENSED!
Los Angeles County, CA
Security Has Never Been More Critical- Now is the perfect time to own a profitable, hands-off business in a rapidly growing industry. With crime rates continuing to rise, live video monitoring and...
$390,000
EBITDA: $78,000
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
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Turnkey Orange County Residential Property Management Business
Orange County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a highly profitable, turnkey residential property management company with over 200 doors in Orange County. Just expanded into San Diego County last year and...
$1,999,000
Cash Flow: $496,000
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
Oakland, CA
Large Price Adjustment- California Staging Co. is your premier partner in residential real estate staging and design, serving homeowners, real estate agents, and property investors throughout...
$40,000
7
7 Office Staffing System in California
Ontario, CA
1,200+ Staff on assignment with 100+ Loyal Clients Established industrial staffing platform serving Southern California with exceptional growth trajectory and operational excellence. This asset sale...
$8,500,000
Cash Flow: $7,000,000
FranchiseHeating + Air Paramedics
Available Nationwide
Thrive with a Recession-Resistant, Essential Service Business Backed by a Proven Business Model
$50,000
Highly profitable laundromat portfolio
San Jose, CA
? Business For Sale Two Thriving Laundromats — Prime San Jose Locations — Strong Cash Flow ? Price: $2,400,000 total ($1.2M each) Location: San Jose, California Business Type: Coin Laundry ?...
$2,400,000
North San Diego County: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$750,000
2
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA
Bloomington, CA
Well-established FedEx Linehaul operation based out of Rialto, CA. The business primarily operates unassigned runs, offering flexibility and strong earning potential. With FedEx’s continued growth and...
$1,095,000
Cash Flow: $291,038
Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business
San Diego County, CA
Exciting Business Opportunity: Profitable Sandblasting & Powder Coating Shop in San Diego County! This is your chance to own a well-established, profitable sandblasting and powder coating business...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $88,955
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High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
Beverly Hills, CA
Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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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.
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UNDER CONTRACT - Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
Sacramento County, CA
Easy to run small property management business. Portfolio of single family homes. Also use the management software for bookkeeping for several hundred marina boat rental slips in the area....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
Camarillo, CA
Hire A Pro Construction Network National Construction Management Platform Powered by Offshore Teams & Vendor SaaS Network 10 Years of Proven Success Hire A Pro Construction Corp is a fully integrated,...
$450,000
EBITDA: $223,776
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
Desert Hot Springs, CA
This commercial landscaping business offers services including irrigation repair, landscape maintenance, landscape installation, and subcontracted tree work. Business is 100% commercial, the company...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Central Kitchen for Sale – Walnut, CA
Walnut, CA
Located just off the 60 Freeway in the City of Walnut, this 5,757 SF commercial kitchen is perfectly designed for food production, catering, or central kitchen operations. Property Highlights: Approx....
$200,000
20
Asset SaleB2B Robotics Franchise w National Accounts!
Los Angeles, CA
This Robotics Franchise has been featured on CNBC, Forbes TV, Fox Business and more. With more than 13 years of experience leading robotics integration, managing, and deploying a fleet of over 10,000...
$250,000
FranchiseBar-B-Clean
Available in California
Make big profits cleaning grills and barbecues, with this franchise earning 83.55% in Gross Profit Margins!
$100,000
Asset SaleSide Hustle or Full Time Cost Analytics Business w/ Strong Profits!
Los Angeles, CA
The largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast across the United States and Canada. Many current franchisees earning high 6 digit income...
$50,000
Start-upEssential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return
*Essential Business - Average location in 2023 did $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return *Corporate location in 2023 did over $13.9MM in total gross sales w/estimated earnings of over $2.1MM The need for our...
$49,500
2
Start-upLaundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
First Affiliate-Owned Unit - 2023 total revenue was $868,659 with $235,276 EBITDA (27%). Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers...
$575,000
Start-upAverage location $2.2MM w/$422k Return. Cabinet & Countertop Business.
We do the cold calling for you. We generate leads using our well trained call center. As soon as someone gets a building permit approve, we call to congratulate them and set an appointment. We run a...
$59,500
Start-upRed-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
**We will pay the Tariffs on the next 3 US territories sold** Red-E-Bins is a new concept to the North American market of personal and commercial disposal. Our trailer and bins are unique in the way...
$99,900
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FranchisePrism Specialty Restoration
Available Nationwide
Prism Specialty Restoration (formerly ERS, ART, TEX and DFD) brings a strong reputation and over 30 years of experience to the EverSmith Brands platform by providing a robust range of specialty restoration services to help those affected by a disaster and other unforeseen damages. Whether it’s residential or commercial, Prism Specialties delivers effective recovery solutions to help contractors, adjusters, and the insured restore Electronics, Art, Documents, and Textiles. This includes Kitchen appliances, computers, works on paper, sculptures, leather goods, shoes, industrial machinery, and more!
$50,000
Buy or Sell a Service Business in California
For 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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
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Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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