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Service Businesses in CA For Sale

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Highly Profitable & Established Dry Cleaner in Premium Coastal OC

Orange County, CA

Presenting an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, long established dry cleaning business operating in a premium Orange County Coastal location. Generating $477,000 in annual...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Brand-New Laundromat For Sale in Stockton, San Joanquin Co.

Stockton, CA

Brand-New Laundromat for Sale – Stockton, San Joaquin County Excellent opportunity to acquire a brand-new laundromat in Stockton, San Joaquin County. The business commenced operations during the last...

$280,000

$280,000

Full Plant Dry Cleaners-Very Low Rent-Busy Location

Alameda County, CA

Long established Dry Cleaners Plant with all machines is located on a very busy street in the heart of a nice town. This business has more potential to improve by extending open hours. This is asset...

$45,000

$45,000

Established Restoration & Environmental Remediation Platform

Orange County, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully integrated environmental remediation and disaster restoration business serving Orange County, Los Angeles, and Riverside County, with over two decades of...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $532,000

Owner Absentee Laundromat-Busy Area with Parking

Santa Clara County, CA

Owner Absentee Laundromat with parking lot is located in a very busy shopping plaza. Clean and neat. Seller is too busy to manage the store. The selling price includes equipment and delivery vehicle....

$220,000

$220,000

Established, Profitable Court Reporting Firm in CA

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

California

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS • 35+ year operating history & distinguished reputation • One of only a few agencies providing court reporting coverage across all of Northern California • Asset-light, variable...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $277,179

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Boutique Property Management-Serious Inquires ONLY

Roseville, CA

Established over 11 years ago, DK Property Management is a highly efficient, owner-operated residential property management company with a strong reputation built entirely through referrals, repeat...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $157,000

Sonoma County Dry Cleaners PRIME LOCATION!!

Sonoma County, CA

An exceptional, long-standing dry cleaning and garment care business serving this affluent Sonoma County market is now available for acquisition. With decades of established trust in the local...

$199,000

$199,000

Video Game Bus

San Diego, CA

Turnkey mobile gaming company serving the greater San Diego County market with a custom-converted gaming theater on wheels — multiple console, surround sound, and generator power for off-grid events....

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $24,412

Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale

San Clemente, CA

This business specialized in the construction of commercial use swimming pools. The brand is recongnized by some of the larges hotel and Apartment developers in the area. Overhead expenses have been...

$600,000

$600,000

EBITDA: $225,000

Large Coin Laundry | 50 Washers & 48 Dryers | $38K-$42K Monthly Revenu

Los Angeles, CA

Established coin-operated laundry business serving a high-density residential community in the Los Angeles area. Highlights Monthly Gross Revenue: $38,000 - $42,000 Estimated Monthly Net Income:...

$620,000

$620,000

Turnkey Legal Document Assistant Business

Contra Costa County, CA

Own a highly reputable, staff-supported document service business with a strong 20-year track record in California. This turnkey operation provides essential, in-demand support to homeowners,...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $350,061

Established Business Brokerage

$98,000 - Shasta County, CA

$98,000

Shasta County, CA

Judah Dishington

United Franchise Group

5 Star Junk Removal Co for Sale, 2024 Isuzu Dump Truck + All Permits

Marin County, CA

We area established Northern California junk removal operation serving Marin, Sonoma and San Francisco counties. We've built the strongest online reputation in the market with a 5.0 Google rating with...

$100,000

$100,000

South OC Equipped Lab with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Book of Business

Orange County, CA

Overview Spectrum Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory represents a rare opportunity to acquire a licensed, accredited, operational molecular diagnostics platform at a valuation significantly below...

$350,000

$350,000

Brannon Poe

Poe Group Advisors

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.

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Niche Automotive-$185K 2 YR Avg. SDE-Seller Financing

San Diego, CA

A rare chance to acquire a highly specialized, passion-driven automotive repair facility with a 40-year legacy in Southern California. Operating in an incredibly lucrative niche, with practically zero...

$515,000

$515,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

Home Remodeling Company For Sale (Serving SF & Bay Area)

San Francisco, CA

Situated in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, The Bay Area's mix of historic Victorian homes, modern condominiums, and suburban residences provides a dynamic market for renovation projects....

$1,110,000

$1,110,000

Well-Established Organic Dry-Cleaning Plant – Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

This long-established organic dry-cleaning plant has served the Los Angeles community for approximately 39 years and has built a strong reputation for quality garment care and dependable service. The...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $132,000

Highly Profitable Property Management Business**In Escrow**

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly Profitable Property Management Business in Los Angeles County. This business is under contract and in escrow. If you are interested in providing your name in case it becomes available or other...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $700,000

Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Desirable size starter route ready to grow. Well maintained pools mainly on the Westside, ,Crystal clear and algae free! Majority won through referrals. Own your own recession-proof business. Create...

$48,000

$48,000

Cash Flow: $53,000

Card Laundromat - Profitable & Fully Attended West Hollywood / LA City

West Hollywood, CA

This West Hollywood Card Laundromat is a modern, attractive, high-revenue operation surrounded by a dense renter population. This business serves a strong local customer base, consistent tourist...

$1,480,000

$1,480,000

EBITDA: $229,464

Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale

Merced County, CA

Amazing route that the seller is sad to let go of. This route consists of long term, good paying, and well-established clients. There is plenty of room for growth in each area, and all the routes are...

$89,400

$89,400

Cash Flow: $95,500

3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA

$1,095,000 - Bloomington, CA

$1,095,000

Bloomington, CA

Chris Holzgraf

Premier Route Consulting

Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Accounts, and Setup

Orange County, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located on the border of Los Angeles and Orange...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Established restoration business - franchise or full asset sale

Ventura, CA

Fully outfitted restoration company....

$400,000

$400,000

$5M Rev. LTC Pharmacy – 200–300 Beds Served – Closed Door – California

Orange County, CA

HS Listing ID-71606 • Established closed-door LTC pharmacy located in Orange County, California • Servicing approximately 200–300 beds (70% hospice, 30% AL/B&C) • Centralized dispensing operation (all...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

Premium Subscription Based Meal Prep Business — Established Bay Area

San Francisco, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-service culinary business operating in one of the most affluent and food-forward markets in the country. The company serves a diverse...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $444,680

Yucca Valley Pool Service Route for Sale

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

$216,000

Cash Flow: $224,000

Full Service Kitchen Catering Banquet Hall

Yuba City, CA

For over a decade, this full-service catering and banquet hall operation has been weaving itself into the fabric of the Twin Cities community through the universal language of food. What began as one...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

High-Growth Bay Area Foundation Repair Business Semi-Absentee Owner

California

HS Listing ID-71555 Asking Price: $6,500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,928,827 (2025 Actual) | $4,500,000 (2026 Projected) Net Revenue (Weighted EBITDA): $992,190 (2025 Actual) | $1,625,000 (2026 Projected)...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Cash Flow: $992,190

CA Language Services Business – Owner Retiring – $200K–$400K Revenue

Monterey County, CA

California-based language services business (interpretation & translation) available for acquisition. Owner planning retirement. • Reputable representation in California • Strategic contract...

$200,000

$200,000

Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

All routes are in desirable areas. Very loyal customers with great payment histories. Excellent starter route with room for growth. All routes are in great areas. Very loyal customers with great...

$79,200

$79,200

Cash Flow: $86,000

B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business

$150,000 - San Luis Obispo County, CA

$150,000

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

General Engineering Contractor

California

The Company is an established general engineering union contractor based in Northern California. It specializes as a one-stop-shop for exterior construction services of high density residential...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $3,435,000

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,...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $172,950

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Cash-Flowing Laundromat – Semi-Absentee, Recently Upgraded

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, consistently profitable laundromat in a high-demand Southern California market. The business generates strong, reliable cash flow with minimal...

$760,000

$760,000

Cash Flow: $151,000

California Legal Document Assistance

Long Beach, CA

Established Legal Document Assistance business serving Long Beach, California since 2004. This turnkey operation specializes in family law document preparation including divorce, custody, support, and...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $10,000

Established Staffing Franchise | Priced To Sell | Immediate Cash Flow

Ventura County, CA

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the owner is offering this established staffing and recruiting business at a significantly reduced price — creating a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation...

$99,900

$99,900

Cash Flow: $49,000

Specialty Outdoor Event & Promotional Co.

Riverside County, CA

Own a premier brand in the live entertainment and experiential marketing space. This established promotional powerhouse produces high-profile outdoor sporting events, live concerts, and specialized...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

Architectural Design Firm

Orange County, CA

Project Design is a 40+ year architectural design firm serving commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients across Southern California and select national markets. The Company delivers full-cycle...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,003,000

Dave Richards

KeyStone Business Advisors

Serving Ventura County, CA

Keystone Business Advisors is Southern California-based full-service M&A advisory firm. Keystone specializes in managing the sale of privately-owned California-based businesses with annual revenues up to $100 million. The firm has completed over 200 + transactions and has considerable experience in most industries including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, service, ecommerce, software, IT, logistics, professional services and healthcare. All Keystone M&A Advisors are experts managing the sale process and excel in keeping things moving forward in an orderly manner to ensure that sensitive information is protected, uncertainty is avoided, and the best price is achieved.

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Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale

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

$114,000

Cash Flow: $133,000

Chico Pool Service Route for Sale

Butte 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...

$14,000

$14,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Profitable Promotional Products Business

$149,000 - Riverside County, CA

$149,000

Riverside County, CA

Kaden Hultgren

United Franchise Group

Established Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service Provider

Riverside County, CA

Established commercial and homeowner lawn equipment sales and repair business with a reputation for quality and service since 1989, is on the market, and is approved for SBA financing. The Company...

$349,500

$349,500

Cash Flow: $217,237

Established Vacuum & Sewing Machine Sales & Repair Business

Berkeley, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected vacuum cleaner and sewing machine sales and repair business that has proudly served the Berkeley community for more than 65 years. This established...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Profitable Landscape Installation Business

Placer County, CA

This is a consistent golden opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly stable 20-year landscape business with a strong, experienced operational structure. The company is known for its...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $196,000

Long established catering company for sale

Martinez, CA

Established and highly regarded catering, has turnkey operation, allowing a new owner to open the doors and operate immediately. Centrally located in Contra Costa County. This catering business is a...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!

Lemon Grove, CA

ESTABLISHED AUTO REGISTRATION SERVICE - 38 YEARS IN BUSINESS Hand's-on owner can drive revenue back to previous numbers of $2m+ This long-established vehicle registration and titling service has been...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Successful Home Based Cleaning Business with Reoccurring Clients

Los Angeles, CA

Seize the chance to acquire a successful, home based cleaning business. The business specializes in air duct, dryer vent, mattress, upholstery, carpet, tile, and wood floor cleaning. With zero...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Passive Income Hands-off Coin Laundry (Assumable Loan Possibility)

Sacramento, CA

HANDS OFF COIN LAUNDRY - TURNKEY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - CASH PURCHASE OR Buyer Financing, NO SELLER FINANCING. DO NOT EMAIL ASKING FOR THE PAST 2 - 3 YEAR TAX RETURNS/INCOME STATEMENTS AND P&L. READ...

$425,000

$425,000

333K Net Absentee-Owner DME Business in California

California

Established 28 years, this fully licensed and accredited Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider has built a long-standing reputation serving patients across California. The company supplies...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $333,000

Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Established manufacturing and distribution business serving a broad commercial customer base throughout San Diego County and surrounding areas. The company operates from a dedicated production and...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,193,356

Specialty Contracting Business 38+ Years,Top Reputation,Niche Services

Alameda County, CA

ESTABLISHED SPECIALTY CONTRACTING BUSINESS - 38+ YEAR TRACK RECORD This Business acquisition opportunity presents a specialty contracting business with 38+ years of continuous operation since 1989,...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $301,000

Dry Cleaner in Oak Park

Oak Park, CA

For Sale! An established dry-cleaning business in the highly desirable location of Oak Park. This business is known for its reputational customer service, superior stain removal skills, and dependable...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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 Analyzed435
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 QuartileMedianUpper 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.

BoundRevenueSeller’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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.541.59
Median0.772.46
Upper Quartile1.053.43

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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