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Aviation Cleaning and Detailing Service Business

Knoxville, OH

This aircraft detailing business provides high-quality cleaning and maintenance services to private, corporate, and commercial aviation clients. Specializing in exterior washes, interior deep...

$384,900

$384,900

Cash Flow: $375,681

Recycler of Compressed Gas Cylinders

Georgia

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Georgia, this Company is a privately-owned recycler of compressed gas cylinders. Their efforts contribute to more than 70 million tons of ferrous scrap metal...

Cash Flow: $382,000

Cash Flow: $382,000

21 YO Independently Owned Window Treatment and Custom Closet Company

Tennessee

Project Legacy, located in one of the fastest growing, wealthiest areas in the US, designs and installs custom window coverings and closets for homes of all sizes and has been in operation for 21...

$515,000

$515,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

Established Irrigation Company with 35+ Years of Excellence

Gta, ON

Embark on a unique investment journey with an esteemed irrigation company that boasts over 35 years of industry specialization. This remarkable business focuses on the installation and maintenance of...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $162,718

B2B and B2C Cleaning / Home Improvement Company

Saint Louis, MO

This business specializes in many aspects of building repair, cleaning and maintenance services. A light industrial business, it services both residential and commercial customers. It is currently run...

$149,999

$149,999

Cash Flow: $115,800

Commercial Lawn Maintenance , Snow Removal, Deicing/UNDER CONTRACT

Benton County, AR

Quality Commercial Lawncare Service Since 2005. The majority of their clients are commercial and many of them are on annual maintenance contracts generated a monthly revenue stream of over $14K per...

$340,000

$340,000

Cash Flow: $136,017

Residential & Commercial Multiple Services Company – 32% Margin

Provo, MA

This busy “Light Industrial” business services both residential and commercial customers. It provides gutter maintenance and installation, professional window cleaning, solar panel installation and...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

$89,000 Income landscape, construction & snow plowing

Elgin, IL

Buyer has a turnkey income, specializing in landscape design & maintenance, Snow removal (50%) of business, construction and cleaning divisions. Full service home and commercial, full service...

$380,000

$380,000

Cash Flow: $89,000

"Dry Cleaner for sale (Drop shop & Plant)"

Marlboro, NJ

"Offering for sale is a 15-year-old dry cleaning business, cherished by the local community and consistently drawing a large base of loyal customers. This thriving business is situated within a...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $222,000

Glass Cleaning Business Established 1986

Eugene, OR

Local business with strong roots to Eugene Oregon. Has numerous clients and room for growth....

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Residential & Commercial - ''Multi''-Services Company – 32% Margin

Aurora, CO

This busy “Light Industrial” business services both residential and commercial customers. It is currently run home based. This business could be run fully passively using the parent company’s...

$149,900

$149,900

Cash Flow: $268,921

Franchise Commercial Cleaning business - ServiceMasters!

Bucks County, PA

Existing Commercial Cleaning Business set on cruise control. Brand recognition alone provides a consistent lead pipeline for new business opportunities. Sales grew 30%. Seller is relocating and ready...

$40,000

$40,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

Highly Profitable Nail Salon For Sale

California

HS Listing ID-31854 Nail salon offering a great investment opportunity for anyone looking to enter the nail salon industry. Highly rated business offers manicures, pedicures, and waxing, all of which...

$1,999,999

$1,999,999

Cash Flow: $900,000

Central Ohio Established Vending Routes

Columbus, OH

****Update**** Owner has bought another route to add and is still adding card readers and new accounts Great opportunity to take over well-established vending routes in central Ohio. There are well...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

***In Escrow*** Profitable HOA Property Management Company in OC

Orange County, CA

**In Escrow** - Pending - Profitable, well-established property management company that has been dedicated to serving homeowners associations (HOA) in Orange County for over 25 years. This business...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $238,575

Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Business

Raleigh, NC

Part of the largest franchise system of its type, this business services residential and commercial swimming pools and Jacuzzis. This is a great route based business with predictable income and...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

C. Hedges

Chelsis Financial

Serving Marion County, IN

Established in 1998, Chelsis Financial offers business owners a complimentary review to assess business value and to inform the decision to sell based on an independently validated asking price. All inquiries are highly confidential, leading to a quiet transfer of ownership. Confidentially connecting business owners with active merger & acquisition partners and motivated buyers is our business! - C. Ross Hedges, Principal

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Storm-Focused Exterior Restoration Services

Memphis, TN

A highly structured exterior restoration business is now available in a prime service territory. The company handles roofing, siding, and other property exteriors—serving homeowners and commercial...

$394,900

$394,900

Cash Flow: $359,884

Home Services Business with Three Main Revenue Sources

San Antonio, TX

This highly fragment and recession resistant industry produces impressive net margins. Offering, complete tree care, turf care and pest control all under one umbrella – 60% of revenue is recurring!...

$686,950

$686,950

Cash Flow: $251,850

Pasta & Cheese Route for sale

Suffolk County, NY

For the last thirty-three years, this owner operator has serviced his customers with wholesale pasta and cheese supply in both Nassau and Suffolk county. The owner works 4 days a week, approximately 7...

$109,000

$109,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Biohazard, Crime Scene, Trauma Cleanup Provider-Profitable High Growth

Chatham County, GA

15 Year Award Winning Franchise Model. Great Georgia Geography. Owner Retirement necessitating the sale of this Established, Successful Growth Unit. Ready for new owners today! This Location...

$814,999

$814,999

Cash Flow: $275,000

Real Estate & Private Lending Opportunity

Iowa

This real estate and private lending opportunity has developed a proven system to identify lucrative deals with a steady and customizable deal flow pipeline. The business focuses on high-margin real...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $711,099

Very Strong Bronx, NY ATM Portfolio - 100 ATMs - $600,000

Brooklyn, NY

This portfolio currently operates 100 ATM machines, primarily with location agreements. The route is showing ATM Average Gross Profit of approximately $22,000/mo in 2023. The route is based in the...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

60 Year Old Tree Service Company

Clearfield County, PA

You don’t stay in business this long unless you are doing something right! This is a second generation family business and the current owner is almost 75 years old. He bought the business from his...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $42,000

Large Full Service Car Wash In South Florida

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Florida

HS Listing ID-39199 Well established for 20 years. One of the highest rated car washes in south Florida. Offer multiple service types including hand wash. Well trained and experience crew members....

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Property Damage Restoration + Cleaning, HIGH Margins!

New Haven, CT

Become the owner of an incredible recession-resistant restoration and cleaning business. While cleaning is vital, this business’ primary focus is on property damage restoration – specifically water...

$148,950

$148,950

Cash Flow: $559,264

Local Manufacturing/Installation Business

Marietta, GA

This profitable manufacturing company produces multiple types of high-quality fencing for our commercial and residential customers. We also do custom installations. The business produces a...

$299,999

$299,999

Cash Flow: $244,550

Electrical Contracting. GREAT REPEAT Customer List. Top Rated.

Bergen County, NJ

Established for over 40 years. The seller is retiring. All OFFERS considered. Great reputation for quality workmanship. The company has A GREAT CUSTONER LIST with extensive repeat and referral...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Compact Mobile Business in a Critical Trade Niche

Cleveland, NY

This mobile operation provides on-site gasket replacement services for commercial refrigeration systems, helping clients maintain temperature control, reduce energy loss, and meet health code...

$268,900

$268,900

Cash Flow: $274,113

Vending Machine Business

Saint Louis, MO

This business sale will include 20 fully-warranted vending units. Keep your regular job and enjoy high and predictable income from owning this successful “semi-passive” business in the “healthy...

$230,225

$230,225

Cash Flow: $120,000

Wellness Clinic

Washtenaw County, MI

This is a great opportunity to own a well-established, Wellness Clinic in an affluent area of Washtenaw County. This 4,000 sq. ft., Wellness Clinic is surrounded by plenty of residential and...

$1,399,000

$1,399,000

Cash Flow: $463,048

Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company

Shasta County, CA

Are you looking for a turnkey, plug and play business, this is it. They are a well established local fencing company that currently does about 90% residential jobs and 10% commercial work. They are...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Upscale Sandwich/ Catering FOR SALE!

Monmouth County, NJ

Offering a neighborhood butcher shop that has been staple in town for many years. Serving its client prime cuts of meat, huge sandwich selection, salads and so much more! Catering is also offered....

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $310,000

Local Business - Manufacturing and Installation - St Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, FL

For Sale: this profitable manufacturing company that produces multiple types of high-quality fencing for our commercial and residential customers. We also do custom installations. The business...

$299,990

$299,990

Cash Flow: $244,550

Des Moines Manufacturing and Installation Business

Des Moines, RI

This profitable manufacturing company produces multiple types of high-quality fencing for our commercial and residential customers. We also do custom installations. The business produces a...

$299,990

$299,990

Cash Flow: $244,550

Virginia Beach Catering Business - Off Premises

Virginia Beach, VA

You provide the event, and they provide the Creativity. The business blossomed from a small catering carryout shop concept 20 years ago to the Go To event catering company it is today. The corporate...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Two Great Dry Cleaners price of One!

Sandy Springs, GA

The price just lowered!! Two great locations, stable, and affordable! Both locations are located inside the key-anchor tenant shopping center. Both locations have been around for many years and have a...

$400,000

$400,000

East Haven CT High Income Bread Distribution Route for Sale

Manchester, CT

Price: $250,000 – Weekly Sales: $22,500 This listing is for a Schmidt bread distribution route with a price of $250,000. The owner distributes a variety of bakery products to major grocery retailers...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $182,000

Thriving Home Improvement Services Business, Home-based

Bentonville, AR

Thriving siding renovation business for sale! Work from home with just an iPad, laser tools, and cutting-edge software. No heavy equipment, low overhead costs, and high profits. Manage a skilled crew...

$116,500

$116,500

Cash Flow: $260,688

Multiple Location Funeral Home with Cemetery in Arkansas

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Arkansas

This is a long-standing and reputable business with a rich history spanning over a century. Throughout its extensive tenure, it has consistently upheld its esteemed standing within the communities it...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $220,496

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

This one stop shop offers the private mail box rentals, packing, UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS shipping services with the notary services and much more. This mail box rental store is hands down the best in...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Residential & Commercial Spray Foam Insulation Business

Richmond, NC

This locally operated business delivers spray foam installation and repair services to both residential and commercial clients. Known for its energy-efficient solutions, the business helps customers...

$424,900

$424,900

Cash Flow: $132,664

Amazing Drycleaner next to Kroger!

Houston, TX

Amazing Drycleaner next to Kroger! It’s located at Hwy 249 & Cypress wood. There is no need to advertise, since Kroger is next door and the foot traffic is second to none. With the current owner wants...

$100,000

$100,000

Milwaukee Educational Business $39,500

Milwaukee, WI

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Milwaukee for less than $40,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for...

$39,500

$39,500

Brentwood, TN Tutoring Company - $30,500

Nashville, TN

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Brentwood for only 30,500! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth...

$30,500

$30,500

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Rifkin Associates

Serving Albemarle County, VA

Rifkin Associates has been operating in central Virginia since 1992. Business brokerage, commercial real estate and consulting. We've bought and sold dozens of business and helped so many business owners along the way.

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Sioux Falls, SD Service Business Only $29,500

Sioux Falls, SD

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving service business in Sioux Falls for less than $30,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth with...

$29,500

$29,500

Rapid City, SD Childrens Service Business $22,000

Rapid City, SD

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving service business in Rapid City for less than $25,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth with...

$22,000

$22,000

Lebanon, PA Tutoring Agency - $18,750!

Lebanon, PA

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Lebanon for less than $20,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for...

$18,750

$18,750

Broken Arrow (Tulsa) Tutoring Business for Sale $28,000

Broken Arrow, OK

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Tulsa for only $28,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth with...

$28,000

$28,000

Beavercreek, OH In-Home & Online Tutoring Business for Only $35,000

Kettering, OH

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving Dayton area educational service business for only $35,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth...

$35,000

$35,000

Hillard, OH Educational Business $30,000

Dublin, OH

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving children's service business in Dublin, OH for only $30,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth...

$30,000

$30,000

Buy or Sell a Service Business

Acquisitions of service business are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. Service businesses provide niche professional support to customers and cover a wide range of industries. The benefits of owning a service business include operational flexibility, high profitability, low overhead costs, minimal inventory and supplies, and the possibility of generating multiple revenue streams. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing service business is that it comes with established credibility in the market.

For those in the market to buy or sell a service business, 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 service businesses.

 

Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

5,359

Median Asking Price  

$312,338

Median Reported Revenue  

$525,724

Median Reported Earnings  

$152,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

 

Service Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.43

1.50

Median

0.72

2.43

Upper Quartile

1.08

3.44

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

 

Popular Service Businesses

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FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a service business?

Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in the U.S. is approximately $312,338.

How much do service business owners earn?

These businesses vary in sales volume, but service business owners report median annual sales of $525,724 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. 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 range from 0.43 to 1.08, with the median at 0.72. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.44, with the median at 2.43. These values indicate that a typical service business may sell for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner’s earnings.

 

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