Franklin, NH
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Window cleaning business for sale in New Hampshire
Towing Company
Dayton, OH
Rapidly Growing Diesel Repair and Roadside Service Business
Philadelphia County, PA
Flowers Bread Route, Alpharetta, GA
Cumming, GA
Profitable NJ Enviro Biz – LSRP on Staff
Monmouth County, NJ
Home Care Franchise
Cleveland, OH
Starter Laundromat - Great Entry Price- Yonkers, NY $79,000
Yonkers, NY
Pasadena Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture Firm
Growing Niche Towing $2,700,000 Earnings For 2025
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
Temecula Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Like Money? $400K NET earnings - N. Orlando Commercial Lawn Care
Volusia County, FL
High-Margin Stone and Tile Restoration Business Ready to Scale
Las Vegas, NV
Premium New Jersey Salon Acquisition Opportunity
Bergen County, NJ
Established Window Repair Business – w Master Franchise Rights & RE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisville, KY
Renovation Company | Long Island & Manhattan
New York
Rob Norris
Cardinal Business Brokers
Serving Pitt County, NC
Cardinal Business Brokers is an independent business brokerage firm that focuses on the purchase and sale of businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We have the experience and knowledge that is needed in the sale or purchase of a business. We represent buyers and sellers. We use a consultative approach to working with our clients to ensure we are able to help them achieve their goals while exceeding their expectations. We have a proven track record of getting results for our clients.
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Successful, Profitable Green Business in the Berkshires on 70+ Acres
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Berkshire County, MA
Very Comfortable Huge Dry Cleaners and Many Pressure Machine
Fountain Valley, CA
Profitable Home-Based Service Business | Proven Demand & Ready to Grow
Virginia
20+ Year Old Commercial Moving Company with Strong Cash Flow
Minnesota
Established Absentee-Owned Outdoor Services Business
Minnesota
Outdoor Lighting Business - Existing
Maryland
Established Chem-Dry Franchise Serving the Twin Cities Metro
Minnesota
Chicagoland Franchise Multi-Site Child Enrichment Centers
Illinois
Direct Marketing, Postal Optimization and Print Service Business - MN
Minnesota
Bagel Store - 25 years in business
Bergen County, NJ
Coin Op Laundromat - New Machines
Merced, CA
Sunglasses / Cell Phone Accessories Route – $120,000 - Jacksonville Fl
Jacksonville, FL
Hollybrook Banquet & Event Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Spencer, NY
Mobile Truck Washing
Pennsylvania
35-Year Established Commercial Cleaning Business | Technology Driven
Springfield, MO
3 in 1 Business Model. Mosquito/Pest control and Outdoor Lighting.
Mobile County, AL
Retiring After 26 Years: Profitable Dry Cleaner with Unbeatable
Orange County, CA
Well-Established Workers' Comp Defense Law Firm (SBA Avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Contractor - Furniture / FF&E Solution - B2G & B2B
Virginia
$8.9M Rev – Premier Custom Design & Fab Turnaround
Cook County, IL
Established Turnkey Trash Can Cleaning Business
Medina County, OH
Commercial Landscaping/Snow Removal Business w/Anchor Client Ohio
Columbus, OH
High-Margin Dry Cleaning Agency with Full Seller Support
Orange County, CA
The UPS Store Franchise in Lee County FL
Lee County, FL
Established Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene | Prime Area | $120K
Tampa, FL
Confidential Lawn & Landscaping Business For Sale
Cumberland County, ME
5 Star Bird Removal Company Owner Retiring ##11211
Phoenix, AZ
High-End Residential Architecture Firm
Hilo, HI
Andrew Swartz
Optima Mergers and Acquisitions
Serving Dallas County, TX
Optima Mergers & Acquisitions is a premier sell-side advisory firm representing owners of lower middle market businesses with enterprise values between $10 million and $100 million. Headquartered in Dallas and serving clients nationwide, we specialize in guiding business owners through the complex process of selling their companies—maximizing value while minimizing disruption. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and M&A professionals, Optima brings a strategic, client-first approach to every engagement. We focus exclusively on sell-side representation and manage the full lifecycle of the transaction: from valuation, positioning, and buyer outreach, to negotiation, due diligence, and closing. Our clients are typically founders or multi-generational business owners preparing for their first and only liquidity event. We work closely with them to craft a compelling investment thesis, identify the right buyers—including strategic acquirers, private equity firms, and family offices—and run a disciplined, competitive process that drives outcomes aligned with their goals. With decades of collective experience, industry-specific expertise, and a deep network of buyers and advisors, Optima delivers the insight, execution, and advocacy business owners need at one of the most pivotal moments of their careers. Whether you’re contemplating a sale in the near term or building toward an exit over the next few years, Optima is your trusted partner in unlocking the value you’ve built.
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Own a Catering & Event Venue in the Hamptons with $400k Down
Suffolk County, NY
Jersey Shore Hardscape Design/Build – Includes $660K in R.E. & Equip.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ocean County, NJ
Several-Location Service Suite CRE Portfolio (Owned) | 96% Occupied
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hoffman Estates, IL
Recurring Lawn Care | 112 Active Clients | 16 Years
Weston, FL
Cash Flowing Dry Cleaner
Fremont, CA
Vending Route | Semi-Passive, Home-Based, Scalable
Kansas City, MO
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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