Nashville, TN
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Established Bartending and Catering Events Business in Nashville, TN
5 Star Organic Cleaner in Wealthy Area!
Delaware County, PA
Government Services Provider Focused on Stamp Production and Design
Long-established, Metro Area Appliance Repair Business
Minnesota
Long Standing Scrap Metal Recycling Business and Real Estate
Penobscot County, ME
Metro Jackson Commercial & Residential Rug Cleaning & Restoration
Jackson, MS
Mobile Building Security Services DC MD VA
Montgomery County, MD
Agri-Maintenance and Commercial/Industrial Construction Business
Canada
Texas Region 6 Hospice for Sale
Texas
Dry cleaners full plant at busy location at low price
Plymouth, MI
Security Systems and Monitoring Company
Jefferson County, LA
High Potential Laundromat in Very Prime Location
Lane County, OR
REDUCED AND AGAIN! Relocatable Excellent Tree Business Hall County GA
Hall County, GA
Trade Show Exhibit and Display Services
Pennsylvania
Turnkey Plumbing Operation in Excellent Location
Larimer County, CO
Highly Respected, Full-Service Law Practice in Texas
Texas
John Cox
Cox Business Brokers AZ
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
Cox Business Brokers AZ is a Scottsdale-based business brokerage serving Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona market, specializing in confidential business sales, business valuations, and exit planning for business owners. Located at 14350 N 87th St, Suite #170-B in Scottsdale, AZ, we work with privately held companies across Arizona to help owners understand what their business is worth, prepare for sale, and connect with qualified buyers. As an experienced Phoenix business broker, we focus on seller representation and guide business owners through every step of the process, including valuation, confidential marketing, buyer screening, negotiation, and closing. We specialize in service-based businesses such as automotive repair, HVAC, plumbing, and other owner-operated companies. We maintain a network of qualified buyers actively seeking businesses in Arizona, allowing us to match the right buyer with the right opportunity. Unlike many business brokers, we do not charge retainers or upfront fees. Our commission is paid only at closing, aligning our success with yours. If you are asking, “What is my business worth in Phoenix?” or considering selling, we offer no-cost confidential consultations to help you evaluate your options. Call or text (480) 235-7911 to speak directly with John Cox.
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Recession Proof Service Business-Franchise
Silver Spring, MD
Dry Cleaner in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
EASY! ONE MAN SHOW! Weed Control Business #11023
Phoenix, AZ
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
Premier NYC Commercial Cleaning Empire – $3.46M+ Revenue
New York County, NY
Established Mail Center & Business Services Business
Antioch, TN
Property Management-Huge price change!!!! in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC
ALTERATIONS! And Custom designs and Retail #11013
Phoenix, AZ
UPS Franchise
Carlsbad, CA
Dry cleaners for sale in Kings County, NY
Kings County, NY
Telecom Infrastructure Company
Texas
Lucrative Construction & Specialty Trades Company w/Strong Management
Arizona
$ 382,801 Seller Profit, Landscape Design Build
Porter County, IN
Innovative Patented Green Urn Business
Established Cemetery and Monument Sales Business in Indiana
Indiana
Dry Cleaners in busy growing area
Plymouth, MI
Clothes and Shoe Recycling Throughout Indianapolis.
Indianapolis, IN
Kentucky Funeral Home with Two Locations
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kentucky
Outdoor Pest Control Franchise - Galveston County
Galveston County, TX
Landmark Picture Framing Shop in an Ideal, Affluent Location
Colorado
Mission Foods Route for Sale
Long Island City, NY
Reputable, High-End Landscape Construction Co. #19919
Massachusetts
Laundromat(Prime Location)
Hudson County, NJ
Dry Cleaner Plant in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE
Auto Customizing Business W/Growth Potential & Expand #839
Saint Louis, MO
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
Hair Salon
Wayne County, MI
FedEx P&D Routes
Athens County, OH
Tom Smith
Transaction Advisors
Serving Oklahoma County, OK
Transaction Advisors is a highly successful Business Coaching and Business Brokerage Firm with some 25 years of experience with a track record of passion and a desire to assist the efforts of our clients to maximize the performance of their business for current and future success or to prepare the business for sale. The ability and success of Transaction Advisors to affect the desired results for our clients is the hallmark of our Firm.
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Landscape Design and Masonry Company
Maricopa County, AZ
HOC Alaska Research & Expedition
Homer, AK
Experienced Plastering Contractor Serving Chicago & Indiana (37979)
Illinois
Highly Profitable Chimney Repair and Duct Cleaning Business
Howard County, MD
Mortuary Business for Sale in Indiana
Indiana
Ag Plastic Recycling Business
Lancaster County, PA
Buy or Sell a Service Business
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 | 4,983 |
| Asking Price | $350,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $650,487 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $172,975 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $189,895 | $350,000 | $888,750 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $328,731 | $98,989 |
| Median | $650,487 | $172,975 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,376,184 | $310,413 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.42 | 1.59 |
| Median | 0.72 | 2.56 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.10 | 3.61 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $350,000, though prices range from under $189,895 to well over $888,750.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $650,487 and owners earn a median of $172,975, 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, revenue multiples range from 0.42 to 1.10, with a median of 0.72. Earning multiples range from 1.59 to 3.61, with the median at 2.56. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.56 times its annual owner earnings.
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