Shasta County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established solar company located in a high visibility area. The business has built a strong reputation in Northern California for delivering high quality...
Shasta County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established solar company located in a high visibility area. The business has built a strong reputation in Northern California for delivering high quality...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $379,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westfield, IN
Reliable and Rooted: Business Thrives with 98% On-Time Paying Clients. For over 20 years, our lawn care company has been a trusted name in Indiana, delivering top-quality service with reliability and...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $133,000
Huntsville, AL
Established & profitable franchise business for sale with exclusive territories in Huntsville, Madison Morgan and Limestone Counties in Alabama for window cleaning,gutter and pressure cleaning,house...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brevard County, FL
Opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and well-established industrial coatings company with over three decades of successful operation. This turnkey business serves a wide range of sectors,...
$1,800,000
Rockville Centre, NY
Prime Nassau County Locations! Are you ready to own a profitable and well-established business in the thriving bread distribution industry? Look no further! This **Pepperidge Farm Bread Route** is now...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $67,000
Lewis & Clark County, MT
This Montana construction business has carved out a leading role in exterior finishing, primarily focusing on siding installations for new residential builds. The company has grown consistently over...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $345,000
Boca Raton, FL
St. Armands and Engelman’s Bakery Route for sale in the Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Florida area for $150,000! Currently grossing $104,556 and nets $13,572 per year!...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $13,572
Dauphin, MB
Opportunity to purchase profitable well established truck/car wash with ice cream shop/restaurant and rental located in the heart of the Parkland. Turnkey truck and car wash includes drive thru...
$2,150,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Exton, PA
Specialized Bed Bug Extermination Business – 80% Owner Financing Available Offered at $450,000 with generous owner financing (only 20% down) this bed bug-specific pest control company specializes in...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $191,953
York County, PA
Fun and Unique business that is totally immersive in real life training scenarios for everyone from law enforcement and security professionals sharpening their skills, to professional shooters working...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $62,000
Sussex County, DE
Residential and commercial floor cleaning specializing in tile and grout cleaning and sealing, and carpet cleaning. I also have the ability to clean natural stone. I also do some minor repairs to tile...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Catawba County, NC
Prime Opportunity with potential for expansion and growth! Own a Thriving Insulation Company in a highly sought after Industry. With strong 2023 sales and 2024 on track to exceed last year's...
$700,000
Canyon County, ID
Are you ready to step into a thriving business with a proven track record? Look no further! This one-man appliance repair company has been a trusted name in the Treasure Valley for decades. Here’s why...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $66,000
$215,868
San Antonio, TX
El Paso, TX
Unique opportunity to acquire a well-established provider of personalized healthcare and advanced wellness solutions in El Paso, TX, and surrounding areas. The company delivers a broad portfolio of...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
Scottsdale, AZ
Looking to own a simple business you can step into and run from day one? This established mailbox rental and shipping center offers exactly that — a clean, easy-to-manage operation in a high-traffic...
$98,500
Cash Flow: $44,035
ROBERT GONZALEZ
Marty & Huggins Realty
Serving Orange County, FL
Marty & Huggins Realty professionals know what it takes to guide clients to satisfying outcomes with their real estate needs. With representation in primary markets, Marty & Huggins Realty professionals can support you in identifying commercial, restaurants, mix use, RSPUDs, commercial and residential development, industrial, retail, office, agriculture, or other types of properties or to market your property for sale or lease. Let the power of experienced professionals help you find what you’re looking for.
Raleigh, NC
Established over 23 years ago, this promotional products business has experienced plenty of success while based in the Raleigh/Durham Metro Area. With a deep-rooted commitment to quality and...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $63,000
Charlotte, NC
Bimbo Bakeries Route For Sale-Charlotte NC-$243,000 Enter NC-90634 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/bimbo-bakeries-charlotte-nc-nc-90634/ #Ownaroute...
$243,000
Cash Flow: $113,799
West Palm Beach, FL
34-Year Established Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Company for sale. The company services a very tight route made up of “mow, blow & go” accounts in the West Palm Beach...
$64,000
Cash Flow: $43,911
Maricopa County, AZ
Specializing in Construction Site Cleanup, Farm-Dairy Waste Removal, Fertilizer Distribution & Rodeo Arena Prep 24.51 ACRES--REAL ESTATE MUST BE LEASED OR PURCHASED WITH SALE!!! (ADDITIONAL COST)...
$4,900,000
Cash Flow: $993,103
Bergen County, NJ
N-Hance of Northeast NJ is a locally owned and operated franchise specializing in eco-friendly wood refinishing for residential and commercial properties across Bergen and Passaic Counties. The...
$315,000
Cash Flow: $158,000
Memphis, TN
Industry leading, award winning, established service based business wrapped in a retail business model. No inventory, no bricks and mortar and no accounts receivable....
$133,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Indianapolis, IN
Established Office Furniture & Interiors Design Business - 18 Years of Success This well-established office interiors and design business has been serving the Indianapolis market since 2007, building...
$450,000
Fort Worth, TX
AWARD WINNING WEDDING VENUE IN ROLLING HILLS IN NORTH TEXAS Highly-rated wedding venue with consistent booking demand. TYPICALLY EVENT DOES 100+ WEDDINGS ANNUALLY. Established in 2014 and...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $408,000
$580,000
Harris County, TX
Houston, TX
High growth Holiday Decoration Installation business that is a well oiled machine. Originally added on to a Pest Control business. The positive cash flow helped grow the Pest Control business that was...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Oakland County, MI
This business offers a simple, straightforward path to success for an owner who’s ready to roll up their sleeves. With no special licensing or formal education required, you can step right in and...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Salt Lake City, UT
Profitable Online Staffing Agency with Proven Track Record This highly successful online staffing agency has generated an impressive $1.4 million in revenue in its first year, demonstrating...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $2,600,000
Clayton, MO
Capstone M&A is pleased to exclusively represent CMA110 (the “Company”) in the sale of its business. CMA110 is a successful landscaping and lawncare company with impressive net margins. Widely sought...
$895,000
EBITDA: $452,555
New Hampshire
This well-established and consistently profitable landscape and property maintenance company serving a desirable area of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region is available for acquisition. This year-round...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $255,652
Lakewood Ranch, FL
This pool route has $7,635.00 monthly recurring income, with 82 pool accounts established. 82 residential accounts & 0 commercial accounts. Additionally seller may charge extra for parts & minor...
$91,620
Kentucky
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $10,097 › Listing Ratio: 8:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this opportunity promises...
$76,000
Kentucky
Own a bread route in a growing city! › Weekly Revenue: $11,132 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this opportunity promises to be a recipe for...
$75,000
Tennessee
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $11,321 › Listing Ratio: 6:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this opportunity promises...
$69,000
Kansas City, MO
This independent Restaurant for Sale is a golden opportunity for an owner/operator looking to step into an established business. With solid annual sales of $450,000 and a manageable monthly rent of...
$70,000
$1,400,000
Florida
Port Chester, NY
Established high-end landscaping company serving affluent Port Chester, NY and surrounding Westchester County markets since 2016. This profitable operation generates $880,000 in annual revenue with a...
$400,000
Riverside County, CA
With approximately 170 clients throughout California and annual gross revenues averaging $100,000, this practice offers a stable income stream and strong client loyalty. The Seller seeks the best fit...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Golden, CO
Dumpster compaction is a growing segment in the over 120 billion Waste Management Industry. The best part is you are saving all your customers and potential customers time and money with every...
$307,000
Hainesport, NJ
Established Line Striping and marking business. Preexisting and returning customer base with over 6000 bid requests a year. Well known name in the area and industry. Very easy to include sealcoat and...
$750,000
EBITDA: $300,000
Seattle, WA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Lake City WA-$90,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $87,649
Company is Redefining Trust in the Global Workforce A U.S. headquartered, angel investors backed HR tech company is transforming how businesses and individuals verify identity, credentials, and trust...
$3,600,000
Palm Springs, CA
This is a well-established Vacation Rental & Property Management business located in the greater Palm Springs area, offering a selection of beautiful vacation rentals that cater to every traveler's...
$85,000
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Utz Potato Chips and Pretzel Route for sale in the Fort Walton Beach, Florida region for $125,000! Company financing available with an estimated $65,000 down. Currently grossing an estimated $313,976...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $45,895
Gerald Bendix
gBx Brokerage
Serving Shasta County, CA
• Experience in the acquisition and sale of small and mid-sized firms. • Owned, operated, and grew a manufacturing company with $37MM annual wholesale and retail revenues and multi-million dollar Federal contracts. • Detailed, hands-on, day-to-day knowledge of the multitude of areas involved in running a small to moderate-sized company including: Leadership, Finance, Production, Marketing, Sales, Contracting, and Human Resources. California and Oregon Real Estate Broker Licenses. • Education: BA, Willamette University, Major: Economics; Masters in Science, The Sloan Program, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. • Helping Business Owners Value and Sell Their Companies. • Assisting Business Purchasers Find the Right Company to Buy.
Piscataway, NJ
Snyder’s-Lance route for sale in the Piscataway, New Jersey region for $425,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $87,000 down! Currently generating an estimated...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $104,624
Elko, NV
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Elko, Nevada region for $99,000! Seller financing available with $49,000 down. Currently generating $833,085 in yearly sales and nets $103,468. Distributorship...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $103,468
$2,000,000
South Carolina
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Glendale, AZ
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Eaton Park Commissary Kitchen + Flex Condos presents a unique turnkey opportunity combining an established catering business with prime industrial real estate in Glendale, Arizona....
$1,600,000
Cass County, MO
This established business located in Cass County provides graphic and printing services to local community businesses. This is a full-service marketing and visual communications services provider that...
$405,000
Cash Flow: $112,000
Washington, DC
This charming café, located in the heart of Capitol Hill, stands out for its excellent reputation and prime location. Boasting a stellar 4.6-star rating from hundreds of loyal customers, it’s known...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $23,000
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Established Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning franchise located in Inver Grove Heights, MN, offering a proven low-moisture carpet cleaning system that sets it apart from traditional competitors. This...
$425,000
Orange County, CA
Price Reduced for Orange County Residential & Commercial Roofing Contractor Established for over 40 years, this well-known roofing contractor is available for acquisition. The company is on track to...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $270,893
Contra Costa County, CA
This multi-unit fitness franchise is thriving with $2.57M in revenue and $753K in cash flow (SDE). With three established locations in high-demand markets, a strong membership base, and a predictable,...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $753,251
Fort Myers, FL
Please have funds in place before you decide to contact me. This is a cash asset sale- no seller financing. This means you already have the funds to purchase. An excellent opportunity to acquire a...
$600,000
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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