Colorado
Opportunity to take ownership of a full-service structural engineering firm headquartered on the Front Range in Colorado. Founded in 2008, this firm has earned a strong reputation for delivering...
Colorado
Opportunity to take ownership of a full-service structural engineering firm headquartered on the Front Range in Colorado. Founded in 2008, this firm has earned a strong reputation for delivering...
$594,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anderson, SC
This Restaurant Real Estate for Sale in Anderson County, SC is a unique opportunity to secure property in one of the Upstate's fastest-growing markets. With approximately 1,500 square feet of space on...
$235,000
King County, WA
Our specialized restoration business is already in operation, delivering results and expanding through carefully selected license partners. We provide contractors with the ability to add a...
$75,000
New Braunfels, TX
Step into a fully operational, revenue-generating fencing franchise with an established presence in a high-demand market. This is not a startup—this business is already up and running with trained...
$250,000
Appleton, WI
This Chem-Dry franchise presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, legacy business with a 24-year history of family ownership and success. Built on decades of trusted service and a...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
Harris County, TX
The Company is a custom cable installer offering a wide range of products and services including: - Video Surveillance/Cameras (freeze frames, zoom, motion sensors, DVR, CCTV wired or wireless - Fiber...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $370,000
Tampa, FL
WebsiteClosers® presents a Learning & Development Agency that has become a trusted partner to leading organizations across publishing, enterprise education, and professional associations. For over 11...
$3,750,000
Cash Flow: $790,463
Atlanta, GA
This is a well-established and reputable handyman business serving metro Atlanta, GA with a loyal customer base and consistent year-over-year revenue. The business offers a wide range of residential...
$240,000
Cash Flow: $85,721
Mcdonald, PA
Established Flowers Bread Distribution Route - Southwestern Pennsylvania This profitable bread distribution route serves the desirable Robinson Township and North Fayette Township areas of Allegheny...
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
More than a retail outlet, this established greenhouse and nursery business is a year-round destination with strong revenue streams from plants, garden supplies, décor, and seasonal offerings. The...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $343,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Top Rail Fence is the fastest-growing fencing franchise in the United States. Top Rail is a fence provider for residential consumers and businesses.
$50,000
See More FranchisesLaramie County, WY
This well-regarded landscape construction and maintenance company, located in a growing service area in Wyoming, specializes in high-quality outdoor living projects such as paver patios, retaining...
$485,000
Cash Flow: $125,128
St. Augustine, FL
Jump St. Johns is a profitable, turnkey bounce house and party rental company serving St. Johns County and Northeast Florida. Established in 2022, the business has quickly built a strong reputation...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
$2,250,000
Linn County, OR
Colorado
This established and profitable fundraising business offers a streamlined, turnkey model that has consistently helped schools, teams, and community groups across the United States achieve their...
$862,199
Cash Flow: $254,160
Dallas, TX
This is a very well-established landscape business that focuses primarily on the residential segment, although it does have a few nice commercial accounts as well. The company specializes in sod...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $145,289
Paul Sanchez
Benchmark Business Brokers
Serving Bexar County, TX
Seasoned Business Broker with 44 years of experience in selling small to medium sized businesses.
Lincoln County, NC
This business has grown quickly over the previous 3 years owner operated and seller states that there is more growth to be had for someone who is looking to scale the business up and add cans and...
$515,000
Cash Flow: $156,316
Manatee County, FL
2 Locations for sale at Best Offer** Manatee County and Greater Brandon ** Have the opportunity to acquire two different territories (eMaids of Greater Brandon and eMaids of Manatee County) eMaids has...
$12,000
Wyoming
Thriving Outdoor Gear Rental Business with Exclusive Contracts & High Growth A rare opportunity to own a well-established business with exclusive, renewable contracts in protected territories....
$2,200,000
Cash Flow: $375,900
Alameda County, CA
Established and reputable home staging business serving clients throughout the Bay Area is now available for sale. With a strong track record of over 100 stagings annually and an average staging cost...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Louisiana
This company has been providing a unique fundraising solution for their clients for well over a decade in Louisiana. The business has a proven, scalable model for hosting one-day retail sales events...
$585,000
Cash Flow: $253,044
Available Nationwide
Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial electrical services franchise. With us, business ownership is shockingly simple!
$65,000
See More FranchisesNevada
The Company, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been a leading provider of landscape construction and artificial turf installation since the early 2000’s. Known for eco-friendly, high-quality solutions,...
$530,000
Cash Flow: $202,748
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Schenectady County, NY
Motivated seller with well-established business. Fantastic Google reviews. Looking for the next owner of a very profitable company with plenty of room to grow. Lawn, landscaping, hardscaping, fencing,...
$2,650,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
$2,000,000
Naperville, IL
Weld County, CO
Step into ownership of this well-established beauty studio specializing in lash extensions, brow services, and lash lifts. This brand is a nationally recognized franchise known for its strong customer...
$200,000
Charlotte, NC
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a highly profitable, established, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz Business. Specializing in contents restoration after fire, water, or mold damage, this turnkey business...
$975,000
Cash Flow: $482,681
Waitsfield, VT
Green Mountain Getaways is a premier short-term rental management company serving Vermont’s most charming and scenic destinations. We specialize in providing full-service property management for...
$450,000
San Antonio, TX
Established, Profitable, and Ready for a New Owner This large established San Antonio Junk Removal and Valet Trash franchise offers two complementary services under one brand. This dual-model business...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $145,000
Salt Lake City, UT
Buy this fast growing fence and decking company for less than market value. No trades experience needed. The owner focuses mainly on business development and sales. Started in 2023, this business is...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $132,000
Knoxville, TN
This brand is a leading name in contents restoration known for restoring items affected by fire, water, and other disasters. The brand combines top-tier technology with compassionate service. With...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $138,000
Suwanee, GA
Well established dry cleaner for sale. It is located near busy nationwide anchored grocery mall in Suwanee. Current gross sales are around $300,000. It has been absentee run business. Operation by...
$250,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Are you searching for a business opportunity that has recurring revenue, lifestyle flexibility, and large protected territories? Mosquito Squad may be your perfect match with these benefits and more, including no royalty fees for the first 12 months!
$50,000
See More FranchisesWillcox, AZ
Oroweat Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Willcox, Benson, Tombstone, Arizona region for $215,000! Company financing available with $72,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $671,788 per...
$215,000
Cash Flow: $124,227
Sterling, VA
The current owner of CertaPro Painters® of Loudoun, VA is preparing for retirement, creating a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established franchise with a strong reputation and loyal customer...
$295,000
$439,000
Markesan, WI
Saint Louis, MO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Bridgeton, St. Louis, Missouri region for $80,000! Currently generating $496,664 in yearly sales and nets $83,179. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $83,179
St. Augustine, FL
Profitable Painting Business | $199K Asking | St. Augustine, FL -Location: St. Augustine, Florida -Asking Price: $199,000 -Cash Flow: $110K+ (per seller) Business Overview A rare opportunity to...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Available in Multiple Locations
With over 25 years of experience and 100+ locations across the United States, DoodyCalls offers the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to start a rewarding business in the pet industry!
$50,000
See More FranchisesHialeah, FL
Oasis Laundry of Hialeah is a fully equipped, modern facility that offers self-service, wash & fold, and pickup & delivery laundry services, giving you multiple revenue streams under one roof. With...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $109,038
Contra Costa County, CA
For sale is a well-established 100% residential roofing and construction company founded in 2003 and located in the California Bay Area. The company provides comprehensive roofing services including...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $408,747
Hilton Head Island, SC
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, South Carolina area for $110,000. Currently grossing $400,972 per year and nets an estimated $84,240! Distributorship and territory...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $84,240
Nashville, TN
This profitable local moving company serves the rapidly expanding Nashville metropolitan area, one of the nation's fastest-growing markets. Owner is required to sell due to a personal family matter....
$59,900
Plano, TX
Three in One Deal! Buying this established franchise offers a powerful springboard for growth! Benefit from brand recognition, a proven business model and an existing customer base! And it doesn't...
$335,000
Lawrie Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth Business Consultants, LLC
Serving Anne Arundel County, MD
Hollingsworth Business Consultants, LLC- Experienced, established firm handling Mid Market M & A from $500K to $10mm transactions. Our engineering expertise and manufacturing experience and business ownership plus over 35 years of familiarity with all types of businesses give us a unique advantage to understand your business, position it for maximum return, qualify Buyers, identify funding resources if necessary, and get the deal done. For Buyers, we review your acquisition goals, analyze various markets, and identify target candidates for a successful transaction. Once identified, we facilitate the due diligence process, company valuation, and aid in the structuring of the deal.
Wayzata, MN
A husband-and-wife ownership team in Minnetonka, MN, is preparing for retirement, creating a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established CertaPro Painters® franchise with a loyal customer base and...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Concord, NC
This Former Restaurant for Sale with Real Estate in Concord, NC presents an exciting opportunity to bring your own restaurant concept to life in a prime, high-visibility location. With approximately...
$399,900
$4,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
St. Augustine, FL
The current owner of CertaPro Painters® of St. Augustine, FL is scaling back to concentrate on just one of his CertaPro businesses, creating a unique opportunity for the right buyer. While life...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $330,000
Tampa, FL
WebsiteClosers® presents an Online Performance Marketing and Media Company with a growing reputation within the Digital Advertising Field. The brand’s innovative marketing solutions, exceptional...
$6,650,000
Cash Flow: $1,662,403
Available in Multiple Locations
Provide comprehensive IT solutions to local businesses. Recurring revenue. Absolutely no IT experience needed! Low investment. Small office. Lifestyle.
$50,000
See More FranchisesMassachusetts
SBA Pre-Qualified! An exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in southeast Massachusetts. This rare offering provides a unique chance to own a well-established and...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $193,412
Bend, OR
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a successful The UPS Store franchise in Bend Oregon - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 year-to-date through June...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $199,989
Bend, OR
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Bend Oregon - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 year-to-date through June revenues...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $115,546
Santa Clara County, CA
Here’s a rare chance to own a profitable, debt-free, semi-absentee engineering and design firm in California — a business that runs smoothly without tying you to a desk. Enjoy steady income while...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Kansas
Established business services company with excellent cash flow. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established marketing services, print and sign franchise with an experienced team in place and...
$769,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Established medical billing company, located in US, with remote workforce state-side and offshore. Our company has successfully built strong relationships with clients in the medical equipment and...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clinton County, OH
Here’s a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-operated flooring business with over 50 years of success, a sterling reputation, and loyal customers spanning generations. This...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $194,469
Alachua County, FL
This well-established tree service is one of the highest-rated providers in the area, known for delivering top-tier workmanship at affordable prices. With a loyal customer base, strong online reviews,...
$100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hamilton County, OH
More than just a tattoo studio, this is a mission-driven brand built on artistic mastery, personal transformation, and meaningful social impact. With an international following and a reputation for...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $148,758
Available Nationwide
Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading appliance repair services franchise.
$85,000
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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