St Francois County, MO
Located in a vibrant and rapidly growing community, this established janitorial and food service supplies company is primed for continued success. Operating out of a spacious 12,000 sq. ft. leased...
St Francois County, MO
Located in a vibrant and rapidly growing community, this established janitorial and food service supplies company is primed for continued success. Operating out of a spacious 12,000 sq. ft. leased...
$350,000
Saint Louis, MO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Chesterfield, Missouri region for $130,000! Currently generating $466,070 in yearly sales and nets $66,661. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $66,661
Tarrant County, TX
This is a rare chance to acquire a turnkey custom branding and promotional products business with established clientele, equipment, and strong brand recognition. The proven business model combined...
$155,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Decatur, GA
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Oakwood, Georgia region for $150,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $71,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $85,196
Tampa, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Largo, Florida region for $197,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $117,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$197,000
Cash Flow: $102,953
Venice, FL
Established Landscaping & Yard Services Business - Venice, FL This well-established landscaping and yard services company has been proudly serving the Venice, Florida community for two decades since...
$60,000
Bonita Springs, FL
Exceptional Growth Opportunity With a 45-year track record, this company has become a recognized leader in full-service interior design, planning, and execution. Serving primarily high-end homeowners,...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $407,324
Santa Rosa, CA
Established owner-operated landscape maintenance business serving the Sonoma County area with loyal, repeat clients and steady monthly income. The business generates approximately $7,000/month in...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Cook County, IL
Are you looking to step into the lucrative world of real estate services? An exceptional opportunity awaits with the sale of a well-established Land Surveying business in Illinois, United States. With...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $176,328
Spokane County, WA
This exceptional full-service catering & event business features 3 distinct venues, each tailored to elevate any occasion. Host unforgettable events in a venue that combines historic charm with modern...
$875,000
Cash Flow: $258,713
Savannah, GA
This Bimbo Rte covers the Hinesville area and has some GREAT STORES. The route enjoys a Super Walmart, a Neighborhood Walmart, the Liberty County Jail, Ludowici IGA, and Parker's. The Seller delivers...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $74,290
Tampa, FL
This is not a franchise. This is an exclusive System and Marketing Platform that you own within a defined geographic territory, which includes the following counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas & Pasco....
$225,000
Cash Flow: $2,000,000
Virginia
This well-established lawn maintenance company, founded in 2018, started with just a single lawnmower and a lot of hard work. Over the years, it has steadily expanded, securing new clients in some of...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $52,463
Poway, CA
Greenville County, SC
Industry leading, award winning, established service based business wrapped in a retail business model. No inventory, no bricks and motar and no accounts receivable....
$183,700
Cash Flow: $110,000
Wayne, NJ
National Franchise, Sparkle Squad, is part of Happinest, one of the largest multi brand franchise umbrealla companies in the US (they own Lawn Doctor) and based here in NJ. Sparkle Squad is their...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Ed Krajcir
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Milwaukee County, WI
Sunbelt Midwest is an elite division of Sunbelt, the largest organization of business brokers and M & A professionals in the world. With five offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sunbelt Midwest is a premier brokerage. The business brokers and M & A intermediaries of Sunbelt Midwest, consistently rank in the top performers of Sunbelt International. Sunbelt Midwest is trusted with coordinating all of the national franchisor relationships for Sunbelt. Because of this interaction, Sunbelt Midwest has a unique ability to market businesses throughout Sunbelt internationally. Sunbelt Midwest truly has a GLOBAL reach!
West Palm Beach, FL
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established route-only dry cleaning business operating in the affluent Boca Raton market, with significant room for expansion. The business has built a...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $105,000
Bartlett, TN
This painting business for sale in Shelby County was established in 2006 . This brand has become the largest nationwide residential and commercial painting company with locations all over the U.S. and...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $204,000
Durham County, NC
Turn-key operation featuring 20 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Raleigh-Durham area. Business includes 20 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management...
$1,895,000
Cash Flow: $422,908
Golden, CO
The trailing 12 months from July 1, 2024, to June 30 2025 had revenues of 2.26M and properly adjusted earnings of 378K. The sales price of 870K is only 2.3 times the trailing 12 months earnings of...
$870,000
Cash Flow: $378,000
Kissimmee, FL
Airbnb, vrbo, direct sell vacation rental housekeeping services company. In business over 7 years. Highly respected long term clients. Great cash flow. If switch to inhouse staff or perform some...
$102,000
Kissimmee, FL
Vacation rental property management company with 27 represented homes in prime vacation rental areas. Great cash flow! Lots of Discretionary Income. If you can do your own landscaping and pool...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $82,928
Richmond, CA
At Fastest Labs, we offer accurate and detailed drug and DNA testing services. OVERVIEW: An exciting opportunity awaits! Introducing Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland, a well-established and...
$140,000
Knoxville, TN
Step into a profitable niche in the growing waste and debris removal industry. This operation specializes in delivering portable dumpsters directly to customers, serving both residential and...
$228,900
Cash Flow: $188,616
$4,070,000
Kansas City, MO
Tulsa, OK
This company specializes in delivering comprehensive building performance solutions for homeowners. The services encompass advanced energy diagnostics, thermal envelope improvements and indoor air...
$865,000
Cash Flow: $408,211
Raleigh, NC
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Raleigh, North Carolina area for $165,000! Company financing available with $23,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $520,260 per year...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $76,624
Wichita, KS
Established in 2019, this profitable window cleaning and exterior maintenance business serves a loyal base of residential, commercial, and government clients in Wichita and surrounding areas. Backed...
$206,500
Dallas County, TX
High-End, Modern Laundromat in the Dallas Area – Tremendous Growth Potential Step into a turnkey, high-performance laundromat that blends cutting-edge technology, top-quality equipment, and a prime...
$975,000
Washington County, MD
Fun and reputable Mobile bartending opportunity. With over two years serving the surrounding DMV areas this is one of the only long term and recognized bartending company around. This is a great...
$30,000
Vancouver, BC
Established home maintenance business with a loyal client base built over more than a decade. Services include year-round exterior cleaning and upkeep, with strong recurring seasonal demand. Current...
$99,000
Fort Worth, TX
Award-Winning Fort Worth Replacement Window Company – Licensing Opportunity for Sale A Award-winning replacement window company based in Fort Worth is offering a licensing agreement for expansion into...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Annapolis, MD
CertaPro Painters® of Annapolis, Maryland, is a well-established franchise offering a strong foundation for continued success. The business is supported by three experienced painting crews, a loyal...
$195,000
Volusia County, FL
Solid performer in Volusia County. Smartly routed each day so you spend more time earning and less time driving. Stable and well-paying clients and plenty of opportunity for additional revenues. Own...
$130,700
Cash Flow: $134,000
Burlington, WA
The tremendous financial success of Crumbl stores is primarily attributable to awesome gourmet cookies, but also to the unique business model Crumbl brings to the market, including a menu that changes...
$1,821,000
Cash Flow: $402,000
$126,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
Lee County, FL
*** OWNER WILL FINANCE 30% !!!*** Set up for success in Lee County. Most of our pools are recently constructed, in great shape with modern equipment. Great rates and dependable payers, many owners are...
$152,000
Cash Flow: $158,000
Phoenix, AZ
Established moving and junk removal company serving both residential and commercial clients in the Phoenix area. Runs on streamlined systems with proven demand and strong customer reviews. Generated...
$55,000
Camden County, NJ
Turn-key operation featuring 8 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the New Jersey area. Business includes 15 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management team...
$3,600,000
Cash Flow: $1,247,151
Tampa, FL
** UP TO 50% SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! **for qualified buyer This pool route has $8,030.00 monthly recurring income, with 58 pool accounts established. 58 residential accounts & 0 commercial...
$96,360
West Palm Beach, FL
** UP TO 50% SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! **for qualified buyer. This pool route has $11,930.00 monthly recurring income, with 95 pool accounts established. 95 residential accounts & 0 commercial...
$106,773
Waldorf, MD
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Charles County (Waldorf and La Plata), Maryland region for $160,000! Currently generating $565,219 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $93,485....
$160,000
Cash Flow: $93,365
Wisconsin
• Diversified Revenue Streams • Established National E-Commerce Platform • Reputation & Longevity • Turnkey Operations • Strong Growth Potential • Absentee ownership This established business boasts a...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $321,056
Boulder, CO
Are you ready to fire up the grills and bring the ultimate game day vibes to one of the busiest and most energetic streets near campus? This is your chance to claim the home field advantage with a...
$95,000
Gerry Houlihan
Houlihan Business Brokers Inc.
Serving Westchester County, NY
Specializing in the sale of restaurant businesses and commercial real estate.
Greenville, SC
Looking to own a Restaurant for Sale in a thriving and fast-growing market? This Greenville, SC location presents an incredible opportunity for a hands-on operator ready to bring their own concept to...
$139,000
Jupiter, FL
** UP TO 50% SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! **for qualified buyer. This pool route has $5,820.00 monthly recurring income, with 44 pool accounts established. 44 residential accounts & 0 commercial...
$52,089
$125,000
Tampa, FL
Travis County, TX
HOT OPPORTUNITY FOR: Serial entrepreneurs with a knack for growing businesses and an interest in design or green ventures. This unique business combines biophilic design and specialty construction,...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $326,000
Las Vegas, NV
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Thriving Pool Service Route in upscale neighborhoods. This route...
$146,289
Cash Flow: $160,000
San Diego, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Rare and unique opportunity to purchase an upscale pool service...
$121,692
Cash Flow: $125,000
Bakersfield, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in a growing...
$37,860
Cash Flow: $34,000
Las Vegas, NV
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice consolidated and profitable route in Las Vegas / Henderson...
$79,700
Cash Flow: $90,000
Savoy, IL
Ready to elevate your earning potential? This isn't just another business opportunity—it's a rare opportunity to take two time-tested staffing franchises operating under America's most-awarded...
$550,000
Napa, CA
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #Snyder’sLanceRoute #Snyder’sLance #Snyders #Lance #CampbellsSnacks...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $75,113
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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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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