Pensacola, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Pensacola, Florida region for $70,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $508,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
Pensacola, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Pensacola, Florida region for $70,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $508,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $233,025
Adams County, CO
The perfect turnkey opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a stable business with an excellent work-life balance. Priced to sell and with a strong ability for growth. Step in and take advantage of 66...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $96,431
Palm Beach County, FL
This highly profitable 30-year-old tailoring, custom-fitting, and clothing Boutique business is staffed with highly skilled and experienced tailors. The business proudly services northern Palm Beach...
$725,000
Cash Flow: $251,176
Palm Beach County, FL
Thriving Landscaping Business for Sale - Must Be Relocated Premier Landscaping & Tree Service Business for Sale in South Florida, FL – Exceptional Growth & Profitability Seize this opportunity to own...
$8,880,000
Cash Flow: $2,277,477
Palm Beach County, FL
This business has been thriving for over 15 years and continues to expand. Specializing in services for commercial properties and clients, it holds numerous multi-year contracts. The experienced staff...
$1,550,000
Cash Flow: $604,464
Washington County, PA
SVN Three Rivers Commercial Advisors is pleased to present for sale this well established home remodeling business that serves the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. This business is promoted as a one stop...
$975,000
EBITDA: $194,078
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clay County, FL
Thriving for 8 years, this successful liquidation outlet offers brand-new products at unbeatable discounts. With a constant flow of new customers, it presents an exciting business opportunity. Two...
$1,999,000
Cash Flow: $56,978
Beaumont, TX
TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF HOUSTON. LISTING REF #76931-771641 Here's an excellent opportunity to acquire a thriving dry-cleaning business in Beaumont. This business takes pride in utilizing...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $101,530
Carmel, MA
This business specializes in cabinet disaster restoration, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution to repair damaged cabinets without the need for full kitchen replacements. Traditionally,...
$489,900
Cash Flow: $291,848
Fort Myers, FL
Pepperidge Farm Bread route for sale Asking Price 289,000 Net yearly income 90,000 Pepperidge Farm will finance with good credit and 99K down! Route is turn key start making money day 1!!! Work 2/3...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Westchester County, NY
Established in 1955, full-service tree care and landscaping company serving Westchester County and surrounding New York communities Offers comprehensive residential and commercial services including...
$449,999
Cash Flow: $130,833
Marietta, GA
Looking to own a successful, recession-resistant business? Here's your chance to acquire a well-established dry cleaning business with a loyal customer base and a strong community reputation. Prime...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Volusia County, FL
This is a distinguished and professional service specializing in water damage restoration, mold remediation, and fire damage restoration. With a commitment to an urgent response, the team ensures a...
$5,800,000
Cash Flow: $1,661,034
$1,000,000
Georgia
Blythe, CA
45-site manufactured housing and RV community located in the peaceful, waterfront town of Palo Verde, California. Originally developed in 1950, the property offers approximately 2.59 acres of land...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $63,420
Norwood, MA
We specialize in professional dry cleaning and garment care, ensuring your clothes look fresh, crisp, and ready to wear....
$811,276
Cash Flow: $199,423
Jody Reese
Transworld Business Advisors New Hampshire
Serving Hillsborough County, NH
With over 36 years of experience and no upfront fees, Transworld Business Advisors is the leading business brokerage firm in New Hampshire and across the country. Contact us for a free market analysis of your business value. We are part of a national network of more than 300 offices and have a huge local and national buyer database. We stay with you through the entire sales process making sure your business sells. Transworld Business Advisors New Hampshire is one of 300 Transworld Business Advisors business broker offices around the globe. Though each office is independently owned we work as a team to sell your business, find you a business to buy and to help you find the right franchise. We're business brokers with a local focus and a global reach. Transworld Business Advisors New Hampshire is owned and operated by Jody Reese, a long-time New Hampshire business owner and entrepreneur advocate. In 2012 Jody Reese held a series of business bootcamps at UNH Manchester campus focused on entrepreneurs starting up a business and existing business owners improving their model. More than 120 entrepreneurs took the classes, spawning dozens of startups over several years. That experience pushed Jody to join Transworld and help people sell there existing businesses, find a business to buy or find a franchise to buy. Jody and his team can help sell your business, help you find a business to buy and help find you a franchise to buy. We consider ourselves intermediaries in the business buying process and we're very good at that. We are one of the largest business brokers in New Hampshire. We tackle all those potential business landmines that can kill a deal, from leases to liens to financials. We're with the seller and buyer all the way through the process. That's why we get the deals done.
The company is a leading B2B professional services firm specializing in a lucrative field. Since 2000, it has established itself as the industry's most renowned brand through strategic marketing and...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $10,565,000
Atlanta, GA
Hello! I’m Grant Wallace, founder of Grantlanta Lawn, a well-established and highly reputable landscaping company proudly rooted in the Atlanta community since 2016. Over the past nine years, we’ve...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Lake Stevens, WA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Lake Stevens WA-$190,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $177,369
Houston, TX
***BUSINESS FOR SALE ONLY - NO REAL ESTATE INCLUDED*** Are you looking for a lucrative business opportunity in the dry cleaning sector? Here’s your chance to acquire a well-established and successful...
$300,000
New Philadelphia, OH
Mission Foods Route For Sale New Philadelphia OH- $109,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BeYourOwnBoss #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Salsa #Mission...
$109,000
Cash Flow: $105,279
Montgomery County, PA
2 Business next door to each other, connected thru common doorway, with 2 seperate Kitchens, refrigeration systems and Utilities. Catering company is not open to the public, and has about 90% business...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Dutchess County, NY
A well established glass company serving the lower Hudson Valley region. Founded in 2008 this full-service glass and glazing company specializes in high-quality residential and commercial glass...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $130,833
Hartford County, CT
Pi Business Brokers is now offering a well-established and highly reputable catering business serving a broad range of events and clients in the throughout Connecticut. Known as a leader in their...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $257,643
$155,000
Wisconsin
Spearfish, SD
High-end spa for sale. Established clientele. Great location. Quaint atmosphere. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a thriving wellness destination that has been meticulously maintained and...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Naples, FL
• High margins with 'clean' financials • SBA pre-qualified: 10% down for qualified & experienced buyer • Diversified business categories: weddings, corporate events & private events, non-profits &...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $800,863
Santa Monica, CA
This is a turnkey opportunity to acquire the assets of a well-established printing and copy services business. Located in a high traffic/commercial area in Santa Monica, this business has served the...
$74,000
Hialeah, FL
Founded in 2003, the Company represents a solid business acquisition opportunity. The Company has built a strong South Florida reputation as a leading branding and marketing company using their...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $347,447
Broward County, FL
Solid dry clean operation with diverse sources of income featuring an up-to-date state of the industry Green eco-friendly plant, a busy route plus the alteration business. The plant has a consolidated...
$318,000
Cash Flow: $93,547
Baton Rouge, LA
Motivated Owner - reduced price! Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Baton Rouge, Louisiana presents an exceptional opportunity in the $60 billion painting industry. This turnkey operation...
$99,500
York, PA
Tastykake Route For Sale-York PA-$249,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BeYourOwnBoss #CakeRoute #SnackRoute #Tastykake #TastykakeRoute...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $101,603
Orange Park, FL
Well-established pool service business consists of 29 residential accounts, with a monthly recurring billing of $5,000 plus repair income. Pools are currently serviced Mon-Fri in approx. 15-18 hours....
$60,000
EBITDA: $58,150
Houston, TX
Well established printing company with a solid foundation and a proud history spanning four decades under one ownership. This reputable business has maintained steady revenue in recent years, driven...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $46,742
Newburgh, NY
- All routes are dispatched from the same terminal - Trucks are included in the sale - Owner has other business interest - No SBA, some seller's note possible for qualified buyer. - POF and NDA...
$1,699,000
Cash Flow: $564,945
$1,250,000
New York
Burleigh County, ND
SBA Pre-Qualified! An excellent opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Burleigh County North Dakota - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues...
$460,000
Cash Flow: $205,242
Atlantic County, NJ
NJ - PA Turnkey, 50 year Tile and Flooring Business, Real Estate Looking to invest in a thriving tile and flooring business in the heart of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia? Look no further! We...
$825,000
Cash Flow: $178,376
Chula Vista, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $94,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$94,000
Cash Flow: $82,681
Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA $92,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$92,000
Cash Flow: $81,522
Hartsville, SC
Flowers Foods Route For Sale-Hartsville SC-$119,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BreadRoute #FlowersFoods #Flowers #FlowersRoute...
$119,000
Cash Flow: $135,980
North Windham, CT
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the North Windham, Connecticut area for $130,000. Currently grossing $347,760 per year and nets an estimated $69,992! Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $69,992
North Carolina
Excellent opportunity to purchase a well-established, branded residential and commercial paint contractor. Company has served local community for more than twenty years and is part of one of the top...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $153,392
Haverstraw, NY
A rare opportunity to acquire a restaurant with outdoor seating in a prime Hudson waterfront location in Haverstraw. Breath taking views with full amenities, great visibility, and plenty of parking,...
$395,000
Brian Good
AVL Business Brokers
Serving Buncombe County, NC
Founded by Brian Good, AVL Business Brokers is now a full service business brokerage firm specializing in all business acquisitions from Restaurants, Breweries, Gas Stations, Food Marts, Bakeries and Retail. Not interested in buying or selling your business? Call Brian today to discuss Tenant Representation or Commercial Real Estate Brokerage. Let Brian's years of business experience work for you!
The Company is a highly respected, well-established interior design firm recognized for its refined aesthetic, expert team, and longstanding presence in the ultra luxury residential design space. With...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $270,000
Oneida County, NY
Chimney sweep business offering chimney sweeps, installing chimney caps, installing lock top dampers, perform chimney inspections, install chimney liners, waterproof chimneys, and paint metal...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $62,000
$185,000
Oklahoma
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a well-established, luxury floral design company specializing in high-end weddings, corporate events, and seasonal décor across Silicon Valley’s South Bay, Carmel, and Monterey County. Known...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $332,973
Henrico County, VA
Profitable power washing business is located in Richmond VA. It is an owner operator with a couple of 1099 employees. 4 .9 star google rating it is a perfect opportunity to expand your current...
$64,995
Cash Flow: $29,940
Henrico County, VA
One-on-one event consulting Flexible room set-ups Fresh-crafted menu options Extensive Wi-Fi and AV capabilities Outdoor space with fire pit, lounge area and string lights Trained staff Games...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $137,706
Roanoke City County, VA
High-Demand Home-Based Cleaning & Repair Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity Business Overview: Seize the opportunity to own a profitable, home-based franchise in the booming home and commercial...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Fauquier County, VA
This tree care business is firmly rooted in the DC-metro area, offering top-notch tree care for commercial, residential, and municipal projects. With over 30 years of industry expertise, the...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
Austin, TX
Turnkey Screenmobile Biz – Hit the Ground Running Buying an established Screenmobile franchise means you skip the startup grind and step into a business that's already up and running. With existing...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $82,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Newport, NC
The only Certified Arborist owned Tree Service in the County, operating for more than 50 years with well maintained equipment and data base of more than 12,000 customers. The business is located on...
$3,098,000
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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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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