Baldwin County, AL
This well-established wellness and lifestyle business has built a trusted reputation in the community by providing a diverse range of health-focused products and services. With a prime,...
Baldwin County, AL
This well-established wellness and lifestyle business has built a trusted reputation in the community by providing a diverse range of health-focused products and services. With a prime,...
$125,000
Jefferson County, LA
This long-standing Gulf Coast business specializes in custom promotional products, apparel, and commemorative items. With a proven track record spanning nearly four decades, it serves a loyal,...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $41,068
Phoenix, AZ
This Thai Restaurant for Sale in SE Phoenix offers an incredible opportunity for a new owner to take over a thriving and profitable business. With annual sales exceeding $775,000 and Seller's...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $149,750
Tampa, FL
Highly Profitable Home Automation Company – Greater Tampa Area SDE: ~$1.1MM | YTD Margins: 20%+ Current Pipeline of $4.0MM+ Premier provider of Home Automation & Smart Living Solutions in the Greater...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,072,085
Churchill County, NV
50% Cash Flow Margin, Highly Respected Tech-Enabled AEC Services Business A profitable, home-based BIM company serving AEC clients with advanced drafting and 3D scanning services. Boasts a 50% cash...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $194,607
Monmouth County, NJ
This busines is a well-established commercial cleaning and janitorial business in North and Central New Jersey. The company services com-mercial accounts in a wide range of industries, including...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $121,602
Maryland
A solar construction and installation company, averaging $1.4 million annually, was founded in 2008. Their work includes designing, selling, and installing solar electric arrays, battery backups, and...
$1,330,000
Cash Flow: $453,412
Clermont County, OH
Moles are pests that ruin lawns, crack foundations and patios, and do more harm to sidewalks than tree roots. The Company also takes care of squirrels, raccoons, groundhogs, and chipmunks. Established...
$925,000
Cash Flow: $328,814
Winter Park, FL
Revenue Potential: Over $2,000,000 with active ownership Location: Greater Orlando, FL – 2 High-Value Territories Population Coverage: 900,000+ Residents | 25+ Zip Codes Franchise Fee Paid: Over...
$199,000
Orleans County, LA
This well-established special event venue, restaurant and catering business presents an exceptional opportunity for a new owner to take over a thriving and highly respected operation. Located in a...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $117,095
Available in Multiple Locations
No royalties! Not a franchise! A dealership that offers a proprietary product (no-clog gutters/gutter guards) for homeowners powered by Contractor Nation.
$75,000
See More FranchisesJohnson County, KS
Trees are everywhere, offering shadow on a sunny day and beauty. They are wonderful additions to our homes until one comes down. That’s when this Tree Maintenance Company steps in. They provide tree...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $159,604
Suffolk County, NY
This firm is a well-established commercial electrical contractor in New Jersey and New York and offers an amazing opportunity for a master electrician to become their own boss or for an electrical...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,425,198
$125,000
Columbia, SC
Stockton, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to get started in the pool service industry with...
$122,916
Cash Flow: $130,000
Hyde Park, MA
EXISTING Junk hauling business has been in the market since 2015. Well established and purchased by the current owners in December 2021. Huge Territory with room for expansion via truck and dumpster...
$409,000
Cash Flow: $94,000
Christina CBB, CBI, M&A Master Lazuric
California Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
California Business Brokers® is Southern California’s premier California Business Brokers® is Southern California's leading business brokerage firm, renowned for its expertise in facilitating successful transactions across a diverse range of industries. With extensive experience spanning numerous market segments, our firm has developed a deep understanding of current market trends and business valuation in real-time conditions. This hands-on experience bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and the practical realities of business sales. At California Business Brokers®, we are committed to maximizing value for our clients. We recognize that selling a business is a significant responsibility that affects both the buyer and seller. Our firm excels in managing transactions with the utmost confidentiality, informed decision-making, and access to a comprehensive network of seasoned professionals to ensure seamless deal execution. Our greatest testament to success is the trust and loyalty of our repeat clients, who have chosen to sell multiple businesses through our firm. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, California Business Brokers® offers the expertise, discretion, and care necessary to guide you through every step of the process. Whether you are buying or selling, you are in excellent caring hands with California Business Brokers.
Monmouth County, NJ
Established in 2002, this hardscape design-build has earned accolades, including the 2023 Angi Super Service Award, and has top ratings across various web and social media platforms. The Company is...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $245,365
Montana
With over 40 years of combined experience, the Company services residential (approximately 30%) and commercial (approximately 70%) clients with their HVAC needs, including sales, installation, and...
$515,000
Cash Flow: $171,122
Macomb, MI
Seize a rare opportunity to earn lifetime residuals by controlling a large area with this exceptional master role in the booming fencing industry. By acquiring this business, you can offer a...
$400,900
Cash Flow: $354,313
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colorado
*The total asking price of $3,300,000 includes $1,000,000 of inventory, 7 Acres, 6600 Sq. Ft Building, and FFE. This Metals Recycling scrap yard was founded in 2018. The business accepts scrap metals...
$3,300,000
Colorado
This 80 Acre landscaping nursery was founded by the current owners. It has grown from a small landscaping nursery to one of the largest and trusted wholesale nurseries (with some retail business) in...
$2,380,000
Available Nationwide
Leading Residential Property Management Franchise Seeking Like Minded Candidates. We provide an opportunity in Property Mgmt for those seeking a residual income and the lifestyle that accompanies it.
$75,000
See More FranchisesAustin, TX
Being offered for sale, is a fully remote business in the home services industry. This is a construction contracting and property maintenance service company that specializes in maintaining the rental...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Austin, TX
Buying this established handyman services franchise means you skip the challenges of starting from scratch and step right into an established business with brand recognition, proven systems, and...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $174,732
$125,000
Virginia
Falls Church, VA
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Arlington, Rosslyn, and Falls Church, Virginia area for $128,000! Company financing with $38,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated...
$128,000
Cash Flow: $51,242
Collin County, TX
Launch your career with this perfect starter route. All 15 pools can be completed in a single day due to close proximity. All customers are open to suggestions and upgrades and are flexible. All pools...
$37,200
Cash Flow: $40,000
Memphis, TN
• Landscape maintenance and construction, irrigation service, and holiday lighting. Customer base includes residential and commercial clients throughout Shelby County, Tennessee. * Several...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $171,000
Los Angeles County, CA
A premier commercial tile and natural stone subcontractor, the company is renowned for its expertise in delivering high-quality installations for a diverse range of projects, with a current backlog...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,072,251
Palm Harbor, FL
ESTABLISHED CLEANING BUSINESS - PALM HARBOR, FL This profitable residential cleaning service has been serving North Pinellas County for over 20 years, generating $485,000 in annual revenue with...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Lehigh Acres, FL
This well-established lawn and landscaping business offers an excellent opportunity for a new owner to step into a profitable operation with steady recurring revenue. The company currently generates...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Kissimmee, FL
An excellent opportunity to acquire good properties which are short term rentals. The sellers are looking to reduce their workload and offer good homes ranging from 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 16 bed homes. The...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $72,906
Available Nationwide
Highly scalable franchise model with low overhead, quick startup, outstanding support, and a proven business model.
$25,000
See More FranchisesBuhl, ID
Owned and operated since 2003, the owner is ready to give the reigns to a new and young entrepreneur. The business has plenty of growth potential with existing inventory to add stops to routes or...
$1,060,000
Cash Flow: $118,338
Solano County, CA
Company's service rates are some of the highest in the area. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...
$94,200
Cash Flow: $109,000
$400,000
Cook County, IL
Dallas, TX
Established Christmas Light Installation Service Business - 19 Years of Excellence This premium seasonal service business represents an exceptional opportunity in the thriving holiday lighting...
$2,450,000
Cash Flow: $603,048
Maricopa County, AZ
Long-established golf retail store located in a prime Arizona shopping center, just minutes from more than a dozen of Arizona’s top golf courses. For over 30 years, this business has built a loyal...
$850,000
Available in Multiple Locations
As a HorsePower Brands company, be a hero in your community with essential eco-friendly lawn care, multiple service lines, and recurring revenue.
$60,000
See More FranchisesCharleston, SC
This business offers a lean way to tap into the rising demand for residential property maintenance without needing a trade background. Built on a model that starts simple with just one technician and...
$155,000
Cash Flow: $235,792
Ontario
Top Rated Tree Service Company The business operates from two strategic locations in the Greater Toronto Area’s largest cities, giving it excellent geographic coverage and access to a broad customer...
$538,300
Fairfax, VA
Are you ready to acquire a thriving business with a proven track record and immense opportunities for expansion? This established Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey business is now available,...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $255,000
Lackawanna County, PA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable fireplace retail business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base. Established in 1974, The company offers a wide...
$315,000
Cash Flow: $153,000
Morris County, NJ
Are you looking for a lucrative opportunity in the booming mold remediation industry? Look no further than this established cleaning mold remediation business that is now available for sale! With 2...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $425,000
Barry Berkowitz
Berkowitz Acquisitions
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Berkowitz Acquisitions is a professional Business Brokerage and Mergers & Acquisitions advisory services firm, specializing in the marketing, sale, or acquisition of businesses within the Technology, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Service industries. We have expertise and experience in valuing businesses, bringing buyers and sellers together, and assisting both buyers and sellers in achieving their goals. To accomplish this, we are expertly skilled in analysis, planning, and marketing to get the transaction completed to the satisfaction of our client. WHY USE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF BERKOWITZ ACQUISITIONS? • Your information will always be kept confidential. • You will get professional help for a very complex process. • Your time will not be squandered on window shoppers. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. • You will have access to a worldwide network consisting of thousands of buyers. • You will have multiple buyers competing for your business. • You will get help establishing the correct asking price. • Your business will be sold in the shortest possible time. • You will get the best possible price and terms.. • You will be free to run your business, leaving the selling to us. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. Our worldwide affiliations enables us to present your business offerings to numerous potential domestic as well as international buyers. This means faster results for you. Our service, dedication and drive are your guarantees that if you are prepared to sell your business, we are ready to help you sell it. If you are planning to sell your business, you owe it to yourself to call Berkowitz Acquisitions. There is no obligation. Our Team Members at Berkowitz Acquisitions are available for a confidential conversation about how to approach selling your business and valuing your business.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Established Outdoor Cabinetry Business – Fully Turnkey & Poised for Growth Step into ownership of a thriving outdoor cabinetry company serving a fast-growing market. This is a rare chance to take the...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Fulton County, GA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and long-established landscaping and outdoor living company serving affluent North Atlanta neighborhoods. With over 25 years in operation, the...
$3,400,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
$600,000
Kentucky
Wake County, NC
A very well established office product distributor of printer consumables for all name brand printers, such as HP, Brother, Canon, etc. selling name brand and remanufactured products in the printer...
$120,000
Beaver Creek, OH
Established cleaning company in the Suburbs of Dayton. Long history of happy clients and 5 star reviews. Great opportunity to pick up a longstanding book of business with low overhead. This...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $75,030
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Squad is a low-investment home service franchise with an entry-level below $50K. They clean and service dryer vents in homes and apartment buildings. Dryer Vents are the leading cause of home fires and this franchise helps homeowners keep their homes safe.
$50,000
See More FranchisesLake Norman Of Catawba, NC
NOTE: Gross Revenue, Cash Flow, and EBITDA are averages over the past 5 years. This business is ideal for a young entrepreneur with a basic knowledge of low-voltage electronics and software, willing...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $170,479
Isle Of Palms, SC
This established property management franchise specializes in vacation and short-term rentals in the highly desirable Charleston and Isle of Palms, SC market. Operating since 2020, the company has...
$738,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Montauk, NY
Core Commercial Location in Montauk – Positioned just below the traffic circle and only one block away from the beach, this 2,000sf single-story building sits on a 0.07-acre parcel in the heart of...
$600,000
Tampa, FL
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly respected Model & Talent Agency that has been a cornerstone of the entertainment, modeling and advertising industries in the Southeast...
$415,000
Alberta
This business is a Canadian contract research organization (CRO) that specializes in medicinal and synthetic chemistry, drug discovery, and development services for the pharmaceutical and biotech...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $325,000
Raleigh, NC
Profitable Print & Branding Business | $220K Asking | Raleigh, NC - Location: Research Triangle Park (Raleigh Metro), North Carolina - Asking Price: $220,000 - Cash Flow (SDE): $35,000–$65,000 (past...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Nashville, TN
Purchasing this established Fence franchise means you’ll save significant time and money compared to starting from scratch. The business already has brand recognition, operational systems in place,...
$185,000
Coos County, NH
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Coos County, New Hampshire region for $100,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $10,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $97,968
St. Louis County, MO
For over 11 years, this remodeling and contracting company has established a reputation for excellence, trust, and reliability. With over 1,100 repeat clients, daily inbound leads (5–15 requests every...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $146,000
Available in Multiple Locations
For over 35 years, Image360 has been a leader in the $178 billion sign and graphics industry supporting businesses with their visual communication needs.
$100,000
See More FranchisesAcquisitions 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
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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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