San Diego, CA
$175K Down | $220K Seller Financing Available This is a well-loved, high-demand specialty bakery in San Diego with strong brand recognition and a loyal, repeat customer base. A new owner steps into a...
Service Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
In-Demand Bakery | Immediate Income | Primed for Expansion
Cash Flow: $129,203
B2B Print, Promo & Marketing Business
Solano County, CA
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Solano County, CA. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
Commercial Landscape Contractors
Hayward, CA
This long-standing landscape contracting company has served the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years. The business has built a strong reputation over decades for reliable service,...
Cash Flow: $1,366,976
Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!
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...
Cash Flow: $22,171
30-Year Janitorial Company | 90%+ Recurring Revenue | Absentee-Ready
Orange County, CA
Established 30-Year Commercial Janitorial Company - Orange County, CA This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and...
Cash Flow: $190,000
81 Reviews, Established Territory, Clear Growth Path
San Marcos, CA
This is for someone who wants to step into a working business and grow it. The foundation is here. The effort hasn’t been. That’s the opportunity. This home-based service business covers 21 zip codes...
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Pepperidge Farm Snack Route, Danville, CA
Danville, CA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Danville, California area for $779,000. Financing available with an estimated $226,000 down! Currently grossing $762,996 in sales and nets $136,523....
Cash Flow: $136,523
Consulting Business Services, Start-ups, Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
Established Healthcare Consulting Business - Prime Los Angeles Opportunity This thriving healthcare consulting firm, established in 2017, specializes in business startups and compliance services for...
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Cash Flow: $450,000
MainPlace Mall Turnkey Jewelry & Watch Service Business
Santa Ana, CA
Turnkey Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs location in Santa Ana’s MainPlace Mall with a long operating history, strong customer base, and excellent reputation in a high-traffic regional shopping...
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Cash Flow: $90,000
40-Year Sacramento Appliance Distributor — $974K Pre-Sold Backlog
Sacramento County, CA
Representing a staple of the Sacramento business community, this asset-rich appliance distribution and retail center is available for the first time in approximately 40 years. This is not a...
Cash Flow: $237,976
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Generate $5.6 million in annual revenue* with America’s most-awarded staffing franchise. Ranked #63 overall on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and a Franchise Business review Top Franchise. Grow your income empowered by our vibrant, supportive corporate team and franchise community.
Profitable Wellness Studio with Loyal Membership Base!
Berkeley, CA
Opened in 2023 and already hitting its stride, this studio is past the startup phase and running with steady momentum! The business offers premium infrared sauna sessions focused on recovery,...
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Cash Flow: $122,305
60+ Year Established Metaphysical & Healing Center – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established metaphysical retail and healing center serving the San Diego community since 1963. Located on University Ave near North Park, this business is a...
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Profitable Promotional Products Business - 23 Years in Los Angeles
$229,500
Los Angeles County, CA
Coin Laundromat in Sylmar
Sylmar, CA
This coin laundromat in Sylmar, CA is an excellent investment opportunity for both new and experienced operators. After running this location for 20 years, the current owner is retiring, leaving a...
Rare 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning - Huntington & Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
--> Owner has priced this one to go now! 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning franchise in the Long Beach and Huntington Beach areas. The business has been open for right at 1-year and they are close to...
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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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Dry Cleaners South Bay Est 20 yrs Owner Retiring
Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 2006, this well-regarded dry cleaning business is located in a highly desirable community and is known for delivering high-quality dry cleaning and alteration services with prompt,...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Lakewood, CA
Lakewood, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Lakewood, Cerritos, California region for $69,000! Currently generating $409,767 in yearly sales and nets $59,612. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $59,612
IAQ Consultants: IAQ Testing, Mitigation, Building Design/Operation
San Francisco, CA
This long-established IAQ consulting firm has built over four decades of expertise assessing/testing air quality in buildings. With proprietary research, inspection/testing protocols, and data...
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...
Cash Flow: $366,280
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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Z PLUMBERZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
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...
Cash Flow: $97,852
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....
Cash Flow: $110,864
Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
$389,500
Escondido, CA
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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Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway
San Diego County, CA
A California-based SaaS company offering a patented email encryption platform built for regulated industries where secure communication is mission-critical. Company Overview Founded in 2010, the...
Professional Custom Signs
Madera County, CA
Profitable, well-established custom signage and graphics company operating successfully since 1986. The business provides in-house design, fabrication, and professional installation of interior and...
Cash Flow: $222,933
World Renowned Craft Equipment Manufacturer For The Textile Industry
California
Northern California World Renowned Craft Equipment Manufacturer For The Textile Industry - SC2255 This craft equipment manufacturing business is a Northern California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
Turn Key Electronics Contract Manufacture with Huge Potential
San Diego County, CA
Up for acquisition is a well-established, full-service electronics contract manufacturer that delivers comprehensive “turn-key” manufacturing — from PCB assembly and SMT/through-hole board production...
Cash Flow: $222,247
Absentee Carpet & Upholstery Business Established Clients
El Dorado County, CA
Absentee Owned Northern California Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise - Rich Growth Territory! - SC2254 This carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise is a Northern California Limited Liability...
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FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR and SERVICE COMPANY
Corona, CA
Reputable, Family-Owned Business | 30+ Years in Operation | Southern California *Seller offers $15,000 credit towards closing if closed within 30 days • Established fitness equipment repair and...
Mint Condition Commercial Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Mint Condition is an award-winning, best-in-class commercial cleaning franchise system designed for entrepreneurs ready to acquire and develop a scalable business asset.
Dry Cleaning Agency - Profitable & Short Hours
Riverside County, CA
Well-established dry cleaning agency for sale, offering strong and consistent profitability with convenient, owner-friendly operating hours. The business enjoys a loyal, repeat customer base,...
Cash Flow: $60,000
1 Vending Route - Northern California
California
Enter the industry with a low-cost! › Turnkey opportunity featuring established locations and dependable cash flow! › Low overhead model with minimal staffing required › Simple, scalable operation...
Cash Flow: $16,480
Premier Architecture & Design Studio #IBB20251105
$1,850,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Promotional, Printing & Marketing Business
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Contra Costa County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...
High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity
Anaheim, CA
This long-established mobile service business provides custom screen installation and repair throughout an exclusive coastal territory. Operating for over 20 years, it serves a high-density...
Cash Flow: $10,360
CEO Life Corporation
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Opportunity for a high margin, recurring revenue, no rent, no working capital, little employees, can be hands on or hands off, over simplistic business, with lots of room for error and hiccups - backed by a growing national team of top entrepreneurs that have already grown 8+ figure businesses, working on a common global mission.
Established Legal Document Assistant Office - 30+ Years - Northern CA
Sacramento County, CA
Established Legal Document Assistant office serving Northern California for over 30 years. Specializing in Living Trusts, property transfers, and related legal services with strong repeat customer...
Cash Flow: $78,323
Coin Laundromat in Compton
Compton, CA
This coin laundry located in Compton, CA sits in a densely populated area surrounded by apartment buildings. The business has been run by the same owners for over a decade, but they are ready to...
Lease-Up Corporate Events & Catering Company
California
The Company has produced over 5000 lease-up and residential-retention events and is the most respected event production firm in the luxury apartment world. They offer a multitude of services to the...
Cash Flow: $208,105
Established West LA Mold Business | 22+ Yrs | Seller Financing
Los Angeles County, CA
Established 22-year mold inspection and remediation business serving the affluent submarkets of West Los Angeles. Lean owner-operator model with no real estate, no debt, and zero historical paid...
Cash Flow: $95,632
Home Based & SBA Approved Background Investigation Business
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
SBA Approved + Seller Financing Home Based Background Investigations - SC2132 Financial Information Asking Price: $599,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000 Down Payment: $399,000 Financing:...
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Cash Flow: $175,000
John J Moser, JD, CBB
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Los Angeles/Whittier/Fullerton
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage comprised of hundreds of offices working in 8+ countries. Sunbelt successfully closes 3,500 to 4,000 business sales transactions a year comprised of businesses with annual revenues from $50K to $50M. We have the largest proprietary database of business listings and buyers in the world that results in more businesses sold than anyone else.
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Turnkey Coin-Operated Laundromat – Brand New Construction & Equ
Stanislaus County, CA
Discover a rare chance to step into a fully modern, newly built laundromat located in a high-demand rental community. This coin-operated facility has been open fewer than 90 days, offering the unique...
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Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise
San Diego, CA
This robust commercial janitorial services company, located in San Diego, generates revenue through recurring janitorial contracts for commercial properties, providing services such as daily...
Cash Flow: $136,000
Established FedEx Linehaul Business | Rialto, CA
$2,495,000
Bloomington, CA
Mission's Tortilla Route, Moreno Valley, CA
Moreno Valley, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Moreno Valley, California region for $75,000! Currently generating $510,484 in yearly sales and nets $58,188. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $58,188
B2B Ctr - Design & Print Biz - Repeat Client - Central San Diego
San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in Central San Diego. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full...
Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Franchise
Available in California
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Business to Business Ctr - Design & Print Biz - Repeat Client
San Diego County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in San Diego County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full...
Cash Flow: $110,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Southern California
California
Own a small, profitable portfolio of solo runs! › 3 Dedicated Solo Runs › Dedicated runs offer consistent, reliable revenue. › This business would be an excellent opportunity for a hands-on...
Cash Flow: $128,925
Turnkey 60-Year Dry Cleaner in San Mateo County
San Mateo County, CA
Seller Financing is Available Net $80,000/ year for dry cleaning plant This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established 60 years dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo...
The UPS Store Franchise in Napa County CA
Napa County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Napa County California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues exceeded...
Cash Flow: $222,102
Since 1995, Established and Profitable Business Opportunity
Plumas County, CA
Incredible opportunity to live a "less stress lifestyle" in the beautiful California Sierra Mountains and own a well established business that has been a part of the Graeagle community for over 30...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Biotech Co. Patents & Medical Device 5% Market Share = $90MM Revenue
Irvine, CA
The Company has proprietary technology that addresses a leading cause of maternal death (76,000) and fetal death (500,000) annually worldwide. 8% of pregnancies in the US and 14% worldwide have...
High Volume Agency with a second address Full Plant and Dry Cleaning
Woodland Hills, CA
Over 20 years in Woodland Hills serving the community with exceptional dry cleaning and laundry services as an agency. This location utilizes their own Plant and Full Service Dry cleaner located in...
Salesforce Consulting Service Company for Sale
San Jose, CA
The Company is a highly reputable and verified Salesforce consulting firm, recognized as a Salesforce Summit Partner for three consecutive years, which is the highest Salesforce accreditation. With...
Cash Flow: $672,048
Mission's Tortilla Route, Central Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Central Riverside, California region for $205,000! Currently generating $772,366 in yearly sales and nets $104,921. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $104,921
Network in Action
Franchise
Available in California
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? We need professionals who have experience building and leading a team of people.
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 | 435 |
| Asking Price | $399,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $550,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $158,500 |
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 | $399,000 | $876,000 |
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 | $279,004 | $85,500 |
| Median | $550,000 | $158,500 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,245,127 | $296,318 |
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 | 0.54 | 1.59 |
| Median | 0.77 | 2.46 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.05 | 3.43 |
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 $399,000, though prices range from under $150,000 to well over $876,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in California is $550,000 and owners earn a median of $158,500, 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 0.54 to 1.05, with a median of 0.77. Earning multiples range from 1.59 to 3.43, with the median at 2.46. This means the typical Service Business in California may ask for around 0.77 times its annual revenue, and 2.46 times its annual owner earnings.
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