Kentucky
Own a profitable operation with a full-time manager! › 17 Trucks › 2 Managers › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Full-time manager on staff to handle...
Kentucky
Own a profitable operation with a full-time manager! › 17 Trucks › 2 Managers › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Full-time manager on staff to handle...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $271,736
Missouri
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a full-time manager! › 18 Trucks › 1 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $314,924
Clark County, WA
The Company is a reputable and well-established parking lot striping business with strong name recognition both locally and within the industry. The sale includes a loyal customer base, all vehicles...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $114,273
Tampa, FL
Introducing a reputable and established electrical services company serving the areas of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, this...
$805,174
Cash Flow: $243,215
Orlando, FL
Great opportunity to acquire a reputable and well-established window replacement business serving residential and commercial clients in a thriving market. With an excellent track record, the company...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $103,963
Orlando, FL
Step into ownership of one of Orlando’s premier event venues – a turnkey business offering elegant ambiance, a loyal client base, and a stellar reputation in the Central Florida hospitality and events...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $98,440
Charleston, SC
Well Established Medical Staffing Agency Connecting medical staff with health care facilities across the nation since 2020...
$249,000
Texas
Own a large and very profitable Amazon business! › 35-40 Routes › 49 Trucks › 5 Managers › Efficient operation with a full time manager in place to run the daily operation. › Clean, consistent...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,533,397
Wisconsin
• 45+ years of industry leadership and brand recognition • Exclusive regional dealership for high-end cabinetry lines • Consistent annual revenue with strong repeat/referral business • In-house...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $211,881
Allegheny County, PA
Profitable, established 35-year home improvement business serving the Greater Pittsburgh market from excellent North Hills location. This turnkey business specializes in replacement windows, siding,...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $117,812
Fort Worth, TX
weekly cleaning swimming pool route; 65 pools...
$250,000
Columbiana, OH
ESTABLISHED COMMERCIAL CLEANING BUSINESS FOR SALE Theodore Cleaning Crew and Company LLC is a well-established commercial cleaning business operating successfully for 13 years since 2011. This...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Arkansas
Enter the bread space at a low cost! › Weekly Revenue: $12,803 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › Own an operation with strong margins and clean financial records. › With a well-established client base and...
$88,000
$125,196
San Antonio, TX
Missouri
This well-established utility services company specializes in water and sewer line installation, trenching, and boring. Serving a growing regional market, the business has earned a strong reputation...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $856,338
Riverside, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the North Riverside, California region for $90,000! Currently generating $637,726 in yearly sales and nets $68,940. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $68,940
Amanda "AJ" Kohler
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Douglas County, NE
I'm the owner and principal broker for the First Choice office in Omaha. First Choice Business Brokers has become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. Since 1994, we have listed and managed over $8 billion in business sales. You deserve experienced, licensed professionals who specialize in business sales. We are large enough to offer buyers the greatest selection of businesses available, yet small enough to give sellers individual attention. If you are a business owner thinking about selling or you are looking to buy a business, I'd be happy to talk to you about the process. I think what really sets First Choice apart is our honest and systematic approach to get your business sold.
Bridgeton, NJ
Bon Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Glassboro, Carneys Point, Bridgeton, New Jersey area for $129,000! Currently grossing an estimated 266,757 units per year and nets $85,502! Well established...
$129,000
Cash Flow: $85,502
California
Northern California Kitchen Exhaust and Commercial Restaurant Hood Cleaning Company - Absentee Owned! - SC2223 Financial Information Asking Price: $399,000 Cash Flow: $90,000 Gross Revenue: $375,000...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Provo, UT
Turnkey Fibrenew Franchise with Flexible Lifestyle & Huge Growth Potential Are you looking for a business that offers flexibility, creativity, and the satisfaction of restoring what people love? Look...
$89,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Muskegon County, MI
Established over 40 years ago, this well-respected locksmith and security business has served residential and commercial clients throughout West Michigan with a reputation for reliability and...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $46,801
Broward County, FL
Established in 1987, this well-regarded South Florida water treatment company has a long-standing reputation for reliability and service excellence. The business covers Palm Beach, Broward, and...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $114,929
Broward County, FL
Acquire an established, family-owned property maintenance company that has been proudly serving residential and commercial clients in South Florida for over three decades. This business has built a...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $72,155
Washington County, UT
Own a Profitable E-Bike Business with Built-In Demand This is a high-margin e-bike sales, rental, and service business with two prime storefronts positioned for maximum visibility and steady foot...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $335,756
Newport News, VA
Best location, Dry cleaning & Pick up station in Newport News, Must see. fully equipted owner financing owner wants to retire and sales price included, delivery truck and ove $40,000 machines...
$120,000
$200,000
Kings County, NY
Pinellas County, FL
Well established locksmith in the Tampa Bay area for sale. They were a premier google partner for a long time and have great online presence with amazing reviews. They have all systems in place,...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $264,609
Pinellas County, FL
Well established independent insurance agency in Pinellas County for sale. Most of what they offer are employee benefit ancillary lines & executive benefits including group disability, executive...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $335,550
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Concord, NH
Family owned and operated, NRL utilizes referrals and longtime relationships with Construction Managers, General Contractors, commercial clients and residential clients for business. NRL has built its...
$2,000,000
Brevard County, FL
Highly profitable, systematized cleaning company operating in Brevard County, Florida. Established in 2019, the company specializes in recurring residential, Airbnb/short-term rental, commercial,...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Austin, TX
This is a well-established floral and event design studio based in Austin, Texas, with a strong regional presence and a growing reputation for customized, high-impact event aesthetics. Founded in...
$1,990,000
Cash Flow: $599,656
Cleveland, OH
This long-established home care franchise has been serving the Greater Cleveland area for over two decades, providing non-medical, in-home support to seniors and adults with disabilities. The business...
$630,000
Cash Flow: $193,781
Orange County, NC
Established in 1998, this franchise company provides a range of specialized cleaning services including carpet, upholstery, rug, wood, and tile/stone cleaning, as well as marble polishing and stain...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $60,457
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ellis County, TX
This 6-year-old business, based south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, serves as an event venue and photography studio space. On-site freelance photographers and videographers provide individual...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Charleston, SC
Discover a unique investment opportunity in a well-established civil engineering firm located in Charleston, South Carolina. It has a diverse portfolio spanning real estate development,...
$299,999
Cash Flow: $180,000
Calvert County, MD
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase two national Budget Blinds franchise territories in Southern Maryland - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $233,594
$120,000
New Orleans, LA
San Diego, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Encinitas, California region for $195,000! Expected to generate $633,100 in yearly sales and net an estimated $86,558. Distributorship and territory are...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $86,558
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brownwood, TX
Turnkey Investment Opportunity Just 1 Mile from Lake Brownwood! This is your chance to own a fully operational income-generating property in a prime location! Strategically positioned along Highway...
$269,000
Cash Flow: $47,100
Myrtle Beach, SC
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina region for $175,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $93,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $99,112
Augusta, GA
Pepperidge Farm Bread Route For Sale-Augusta GA-$195,000 Enter Quick Code GA-82471 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link:...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $95,441
Oklahoma
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $13,948 › Active Accounts: 24 › Listing Ratio: 15:1 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers room for...
$205,000
Houston, TX
This 4 years old-new laundromat is a rare value play. Equipment: $625K (2025 models) Build-Out & Construction: $270K Impact Fees: $200K That’s over $1.1M in real costs to build from scratch. Here, you...
$895,000
EBITDA: $178,379
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco DRE #02209032 Cynthia Randall DRE #01421980 Turnkey boutique restaurant in a prime location | Premium special event catering for corporate, family, and...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $87,865
Naples, FL
Well established Pool Route in Beautiful Sunny Naples, Florida. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I am a Naples local. My reputation is stellar. I have built this business from scratch. This is...
$55,999
Cash Flow: $54,000
Jen Spaletta
Century 21 Select commercial Group
Serving Glenn County, CA
The Century 21 Select Commercial division. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage Mergers and Acquisitions and development. We are a specialized group of full-service real estate advisors that provide clients with unparalleled experience in buying, selling, exchanging or leasing real estate.
San Antonio, TX
Pro Asset Advisors is proud to represent this SBA pre-qualified commercial & residential window tinting company based in New Braunfels, TX. This business was founded in 2009 and specializes in...
$1,070,000
Cash Flow: $357,645
Pittsburgh, PA
Unique opportunity to acquire a high-performing specialty restoration & remediation business with a strong local reputation and loyal referral network. This purpose-driven operation generated $598,099...
$985,000
Cash Flow: $335,589
$255,000
Marietta, GA
Morris County, NJ
Established landscape and masonry company serving Northern New Jersey. Offers custom outdoor living spaces, hardscaping, lighting, and more. Strong reputation, skilled crew, and steady client base....
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $383,064
Garland, TX
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Dallas, Garland, Texas region for $115,000! Currently generating $655,148 in yearly sales and nets $94,563. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $94,563
Pittsburgh, PA
This full service home improvement/remodeling business was established in 1972 and focuses on (but is not limited to) kitchen and bath remodeling services. This brand offers a time tested business...
$450,000
Richland County, WI
Immediate ROI - A Profitable Portable Unit Enterprise with No Competition Over $570,650 in Equipment and Supplies Included! Step into ownership of a highly successful, portable business with 48% cash...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $308,234
Tarrant County, TX
Turn-key operation featuring 22 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Fort Worth area. Business includes 29 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management team...
$2,850,000
Cash Flow: $668,946
Salt Lake City, UT
Established nearly two decades ago, this roll-off dumpster business has become a respected and recognized name in Utah’s waste management industry. With long-standing customer relationships — some...
$1,475,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Boise, ID
Double Tapp Range (DTR)-Premier Members-Only Firearms Training Facility + Residence Located just 17 miles east of Boise, a quick 2-minute drive off Interstate 84 and only 15 minutes from Boise...
$3,950,000
Cash Flow: $171,328
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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