Hollywood, FL
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Seller Financing - National Window Covering Franchise For Sale
High-Growth Direct Pay Wellness Clinic in Lee County | Membership Mode
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Lee County, FL
Retiring, Great Deal 55 year established Bakery
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Rage Room Growing Niche Entertainment Business For Sale
Suffolk County, NY
Twin Cities Holiday Lighting Business
Minnesota
Auto Glass Repair & Replacement Company
Utah
Established Pool & Spa Service Company with Recurring Revenue
Illinois
Established Laundromat For Sale
Baltimore, MD
Established automated mosquito control business
Moore County, NC
Collaborative Family Law with Niche in Mediation
New Haven, CT
Strategic Acquisition: National Consulting Platform
Minnesota
Established Organic Garden Center & Treatment Service - Dallas County
Balch Springs, TX
17 FedEx P&D Routes - Eastern Tennessee
Tennessee
Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
Alameda County, CA
Turnkey Food Truck for Sale in Dallas GA With Commissary Lease
Dallas, GA
Bar for Sale in Ahwatukee, 800K Sales, Low Rent, Turnkey
Phoenix, AZ
Sal Miwa
Miwa Associates LLC
Serving Honolulu County, HI
With extensive experience in international business management and a strong personal network spanning both the United States and Japan, we are well positioned to support business owners and investors in achieving their strategic objectives. Beyond financial analysis, we bring practical, hands-on insight into how businesses operate, gained through managing and working with a wide range of companies across different industries. In addition to our domestic relationships, our cross-border connections enable us to unlock a broader range of opportunities, including access to qualified buyers, strategic partners, and potential investors. By combining operational understanding with an international network, we are able to provide comprehensive support tailored to each client’s goals.
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Scalable FL Public Adjusting Firm w/ Strong Cash Flow
Seminole County, FL
Coin Laundromat & Alteration for Sale in Charles County MD / HUGE DROP
Charles County, MD
Property Damage/Restoration Company - Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
Manufacturing and Installation: Local Business - St. George
Washington County, UT
Long Established Commercial Landscaping
Maricopa County, AZ
Professional Dry Cleaning
Lakeland, FL
Profitable, Turnkey Commercial Cleaning & Disinfecting Business
San Diego County, CA
Highly Profitable Mission Foods Route for SALE - SBA Loan Qualified!
Philadelphia, PA
Established Comm. Lawn & Tree Biz w/ Recurring Revenue
Broward County, FL
Tastykake Route (6205)
Brick, NJ
Bronx-Based Electrical Systems Contractor With $5M Revenue
Bronx, NY
Profitable 7 Figure insulation Business!
Knox County, TN
Established Commercial and Residential Disaster Restoration Franchise
Romeoville, IL
Vacation Property Management Business for Sale in Florida #2019
Florida
Established Multi-Location Self-Service Laundromat
Hennepin County, MN
Locally Owned, High-Margin Vending Business – Modern Equipment
Ladson, SC
High-Margin Landscaping Co. with Route Density in Growth Corridor
Spicewood, TX
Multi-Revenue Interior Design Firm with E-Commerce business
Utah
Profitable Alpha-Lit Tulsa Marquee Light Business - Turnkey Business
Bixby, OK
High-Growth Gutter Installation & Cleaning Company – Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach County, VA
$259K SDE NH Janitorial & Specialty Cleaning Leader (38074)
New Hampshire
Small but Growing and Profitable Cleaning Business
Denver, CO
Background Screening Business | Recurring B2B Revenue Platform-Backed
Frisco, TX
Established & Profitable Dry Cleaning Business in Prime Location
Roswell, GA
Government-Focused Management Consulting & Project Advisory Firm
California
Established Dry Cleaner w/ Drive-thru
Fort Worth, TX
Established Engraving, Trophy, & Awards Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
Exclusive Bread Distribution Route With Protected Territory
Queens, NY
Ben Shaw
Murphy Business Sales - Wilmington
Serving New Hanover County, NC
The closure rate of Murphy Business Sales - Carolinas is double the national average. Also, our time on the market is less than the national average. How? We offer fair valuations, rigorous processes, and honest advice. We focus on listing businesses at a price the market data supports. A small business is typically an owner's biggest asset. We can help you determine and receive the maximum value for that asset. If that value is below what you desire, we can help lay out a plan to reach your desired price. I am committed to working with you from consideration to completion of the sale. We specialize in sell-side representation for founder-led and family-owned companies with $1M–$25M in enterprise value. Our team manages the full transaction lifecycle, from valuation and exit readiness to confidential marketing, buyer outreach, negotiation, and diligence management, ensuring maximum value and minimal disruption to daily operations. Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with business brokers conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Wilmington, North Carolina (NC) office provides beneficial connections in Wilmington and surrounding areas. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations.
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Salon Suite & Booth Rental Business
Omaha, NE
Market Leading Shutter Business #2020
South Carolina
Event Décor + Installation Service Biz
Charleston, SC
Reliable Home Care and Maintenance Business with Growth Opportunities
Houston, TX
Well-Established Dentistry Practice in NW Houston
Tomball, TX
Landscape Design Build and Maintenance Company
Suffolk County, MA
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 | 4,761 |
| Asking Price | $375,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $665,160 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $170,304 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $189,890 | $375,000 | $920,000 |
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 | $325,000 | $95,000 |
| Median | $665,160 | $170,304 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,403,408 | $321,804 |
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 | 0.44 | 1.66 |
| Median | 0.74 | 2.63 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.13 | 3.64 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $375,000, though prices range from under $189,890 to well over $920,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $665,160 and owners earn a median of $170,304, 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 0.44 to 1.13, with a median of 0.74. Earning multiples range from 1.66 to 3.64, with the median at 2.63. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.74 times its annual revenue, and 2.63 times its annual owner earnings.
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