Rockford, IL
Step into a home-based painting franchise generating $220,347 annually, backed by a top-tier franchise system renowned for its industry-leading support. Steady demand for professional painting...
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Established Painting Business with Franchise Support
$39,000
Electrical Contractor
Collier County, FL
Established Electrical Contracting Business - Collier County, FL This profitable electrical contracting company generates $1.55M in annual revenue with $448K in cash flow, demonstrating strong...
$1,299,000
Cash Flow: $447,800
TERRIFIC Profitable Maid Business! Las Vegas, NV Territory!
Las Vegas, NV
TERRIFIC Profitable Maid Business! Las Vegas, NV Territory! * Why purchase a pre-existing territory? It allows you the freedom to be your own boss, achieve growth, and provide services that meet the...
$277,157
Cash Flow: $121,617
Award Winning Wedding Planning Company- Remote!
Valencia, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to own a remote, award-winning wedding and event planning business that provides services nationwide! While the company is based in Los Angeles, it offers the...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $48,962
Manhattan Express Shipping For Sale
Manhattan, NY
Welcome to Manhattan Express Shipping—a rare and lucrative opportunity to own a well-established, high-end logistics and mailbox rental service business in the heart of Manhattan’s prestigious Upper...
2
$399,000
Highly Rated Event Planning & Production Company
Lutz, FL
Voted "Couples Choice" company for 5 years in a row. Well established event planning and decorating company serving the Tampa Bay tri-county area. Included in sale is extensive inventory In excess of...
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$75,000
Cash Flow: $575,000
Profitable Tattoo Business with license and permits
Daytona Beach, FL
Business Opportunity - No Real Estate Included Turnkey beachside tattoo and piercing studio with 15+ years of success in Daytona Beach. Located directly on A1A, this is one of the few locations...
3
$289,000
Rare Opportunity In Booming Fencing Industry
Pittsburgh, TX
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to earn lifetime residuals by controlling a large area with this exceptional master role in the fencing industry. Own a business in the booming sector by acquiring...
$363,270
Cash Flow: $297,116
Home Redmodeling Company
Clinton Township, MI
ESTABLISHED REMODELING BUSINESS WITH STRONG CASH FLOW AND EXPANSION OPPORTUNITY! THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A WELL-ESTABLISHED KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODELING BUSINESS WITH OVER 8 YEARS OF...
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$159,900
Scale-Ready Garage Coating Business
Bells, TN
Here’s a chance to take over a growing franchise that’s already built a strong foothold in four of the most in-demand territories across North Texas. This business specializes in high-end garage floor...
$162,000
Cash Flow: $16,248
Profitable Laundromat with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
This 6,119-square-foot self-service laundromat opened in March 2023 and has state-of-the-art machines. It is open seven days a week and offers Wash-Dry-Fold services. The facility is spacious, clean,...
$2,499,999
Leather & Vinyl service business
Texas
STEP INTO AN ESTABLISHED TERRITORY FULL OF POTENTIAL Are you ready to take control of your career and enjoy the benefits of business ownership with a Fibrenew franchise? Here’s an opportunity to...
$99,000
Manufacturer's Rep Company (Product Placement in Costco, Amazon, Etc.)
King County, WA
This business opportunity involves a well established manufacturer's representative company. Founded over 25 years ago, the company represents a variety of clients in Amazon, Costco, Target, Walmart,...
$3,300,000
Cash Flow: $625,000
26 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern Alabama
$2,600,000
Alabama
Profitable Remote Staffing Co. – Work from Anywhere & Highly Scalable
Spring, TX
Established and profitable remote staffing agency offering two proven revenue streams: Managed Staffing with Recurring Revenue and Direct Placement Services. This fully remote business is supported by...
$1,200,000
EBITDA: $528,984
Outdoor Equipment Retailer & Shop
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
Established dealership offering commercial-grade mowers, trailers, golf carts, and outdoor power equipment in a high-demand Iowa location. Limited competition and strong local reputation make this a...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $149,628
Andrew Rogerson
Rogerson Business Services
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Valuing and selling a business or medical practice is a complex undertaking for the owner. Equally, it involves one of their most important assets. Establishing a proper value to attract qualified and motivated buyers is important. What's more important is to have an accurate valuation so, if the buyer needs third-party finance such as an SBA loan, the sale of the business can happen and the seller achieves their ultimate of selling their business. This professional approach includes negotiating leases, assisting with legal agreements while keeping all this totally confidential. If you own a business and it's time to value and sell and it's in California, this is just a small sample of how we can help, as experts in the field of valuing and selling a business in California. We screen all buyers to determine their financial qualifications and business background. Because we work with each potential buyer to find the right business, the prospects we bring you will be genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable. Most inquirers who call about a particular business listing end up buying a different business. While this is frustrating if you try to sell your business alone, it is a big plus when working with us. If you are a business owner located in California with a business that generates at least $2 million in gross revenue and is ready to sell within 6 to 12 months, click on the Contact Me button for a free inquiry.
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Landscape & Nursery Business For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
De Leon Springs, FL
NEVER GET CAUGHT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AGAIN! Start a new stress free life in beautiful DeLeon Springs, Florida by rolling out of bed in your spacious modern designer home and walking next door to your...
6
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $224,000
$10M Staffing Business: $557K Cash Flow, Loyal Clients & Room to Grow
Richmond County, GA
This is a rare chance to acquire a 30-year staffing and recruiting firm with a stronghold in Georgia and South Carolina. The business generated $1.25M in revenue and $557K in cash flow in 2024. It’s...
5
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $557,583
Profitable Appliance Sales & Service 25+ years – Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pinellas County, FL
***SBA LENDER PRE-QUALIFIED WITH ONLY 20% DOWN*** BUSINESS AND TWO PIECES OF REAL ESTATE INCLUDED!!! This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a WELL-ESTABLISHED and HIGHLY REPUTABLE appliance sales and...
$3,495,000
Cash Flow: $490,508
Longstanding Florida Pest Control Business
Charlotte County, FL
This well-established Florida-based pest control company has been serving its market for nearly 50 years, earning a strong reputation for dependable, high-quality service. The business offers a range...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $102,330
Profitable Dryer Vent Cleaning Business with Strong Customer Base
Chicago, IL
Take ownership of a highly profitable, home-based dryer vent cleaning business serving the North Side of Chicago and the North Shore suburbs. Backed by a well-established franchise with world-class...
$299,500
Cash Flow: $123,802
Mission Foods Master Distributorship For Sale Vallejo CA-$619,000
Vallejo, CA
Mission Foods Master Distributorship For Sale Vallejo CA-$619,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
$619,000
Cash Flow: $451,386
Rental Crates
League City, TX
Geaux Crates is a locally owned, eco-friendly moving crate rental service based in League City, Texas, serving the Greater Houston area.The company aims to simplify the moving process by providing...
2
$45,000
Cash Flow: $3,500
Rust Removal Service From Irrigation Water and System Installation
Broward County, FL
We are a trusted name in rust removal service and is now available for acquisition. Specializing in rust removal from irrigation systems, the company serves a diverse and loyal customer base across...
6
$335,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
10 FedEx P&D Routes - Central Colorado
$899,000
Colorado
Profitable History in this Tree Sales & Moving Company
California
This successful business is known across the state and has very consistent profit and growth as a tree sales and tree moving company. In business for many years, this specialized business has been...
$799,900
Cash Flow: $225,000
Biotech Co. Patents & Medical Device 5% Market Share = $90MM Revenue
Irvine, CA
The Company has proprietary technology that addresses a leading cause of maternal death (76,000) and fetal death (500,000) annually worldwide. 8% of pregnancies in the US and 14% worldwide have...
$4,000,000
UTZ Foods Route For Sale in Charlotte NC-$129,000
Charlotte, NC
UTZ Foods Route For Sale in Charlotte NC-$129,000 Enter NC-53869 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/utz-foods-charlotte-nc-nc-53869/ #Ownaroute...
$129,000
Cash Flow: $77,740
Vision Center Biz Netting $134K Only 10% Down
Philadelphia County, PA
Established Optical Practice – Only 10% Down Required ($33,000) This profitable, long-standing optical business is priced at $330,000 and pre-qualified for bank financing, requiring only 10% down...
$330,000
Cash Flow: $134,629
Wig Boutique and Salon Suite Rentals business for sale
Gretna, LA
Royal Palace Wig Boutique & Salon Suites promotes this prominent Salon Suite Rentals and Wig Boutique business for sale in Gretna, La. Business is located in one of the most desirable locations in the...
3
$425,000
Cash Flow: $79,000
Laundromat business for family owned
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
The Washateria is very beautiful and clean, and easy to managing, good location and people around the areas is started to recognize our business is the best one to go to do their laundry. There’s...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $259,000
Organic Dry Cleaner and Drop Store!
Chester County, PA
Organic Dry Cleaner and drop store. The plant has all state of the art equipment and has been equipped to be able to handle high volumes of dry cleaning. The surrounding area of the dry cleaner is...
$830,000
Cash Flow: $436,560
Sparkling Solutions for Your Charleston Business!
Charleston County, SC
The Charleston area is booming! With unprecedented growth comes new businesses, expansions, and a greater need than ever for reliable and professional commercial cleaning services. Don't let cleaning...
$749,000
Cash Flow: $249,794
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Central Tennessee
Tennessee
Own a small, profitable portfolio of solo runs! › 5 Trucks › Dedicated runs offer consistent, reliable revenue. › Unassigned runs provide the opportunity to accumulate linehaul points. › Low-entry...
$660,000
Cash Flow: $181,218
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route, Richlands, NC
Jacksonville, NC
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Richlands, North Carolina area for $198,000! Company financing available with $31,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $578,968 per year...
$198,000
Cash Flow: $88,920
High-Performing Bathroom Remodeling Franchise - Broward County, FL
$400,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Booming Painting Business - Commercial Accounts
Nashville, TN
Why Invest in This Opportunity? -Proven Business: Fully operational with streamlined systems for lead generation, project management, and customer satisfaction. -Outstanding Reputation: Known for...
2
$619,000
Cash Flow: $226,000
Cleaning Company for sale in Jackson, MS
Ridgeland, MS
This is an established cleaning franchise for sale in Jackson, MS. This business offers an exciting opportunity to enter the thriving home services market with a trusted national brand. As a...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $82,216
High Margin, Low Overhead Home Services - Low Entry Point
Monrovia, MD
Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Frederick, Maryland offering exceptional opportunity to acquire a proven painting business with 23 years of continuous operation. This well-established...
3
$215,000
Cash Flow: $97,000
Profitable, High Margins, Low Overhead Home Services - $60B Industry
Hendersonville, TN
Established CertaPro Painters franchise serving North Nashville and Bowling Green region offers exceptional opportunity in the $60B home services industry. This veteran-owned, turnkey operation...
3
$619,000
Cash Flow: $292,000
Life4Cuts Franchise, Self Serve Photo Booth, KPOP.
Los Angeles County, CA
*SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE UP TO $50,000 FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS * This is a rare opportunity to own a self-serve photo booth studio under Life4Cuts, Korea's #1 photo booth brand, now gaining strong...
$248,000
Cash Flow: $78,000
Structural Engineering Firm
Polk County, FL
This engineering firm provides structural design solutions for residential and commercial applications anywhere in the Country....
$595,000
Cash Flow: $215,838
dry cleaners/alterations
Cumming, GA
(PRICE REDUCED BY $20,000) this is a pick up and drop off location. it's great for someone who knows how to alter clothes. this business has 4.6 star with 115 reviews, makes it a top pick for people...
$100,000
EBITDA: $100,000
Floor Coating Franchise Business for Sale
Houston, TX
This franchise specializes in high-quality floor coating systems, offering advanced polyurea and polyaspartic coatings that outperform traditional epoxy. Their coatings are significantly stronger, UV...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $111,042
Larry Bodner
Executive Business Brokers
Serving Union County, NJ
A Results Driven Leader Executive Business Brokers' President Larry Bodner established the business in 1985 to provide small to mid-sized business owners with value-added professional services. Years of Experience Since 1985, Larry has successfully guided sellers and buyers through transfers of ownership and business valuations. He has represented manufacturing, distribution, retail and private sector clients in sales ranging from $250K to $25M +. Unique Perspective As an experienced owner and operator of a chain of retail stores, Larry understands what makes a business valuable, how to present a business to prospective buyers, how to negotiate terms and how to secure the maximum price for a business.
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Well Established Commercial janitorial business
Florida
We service schools ,large condo complexes and smaller ones. Office bldgs....
$150,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
School of Languages and Translation Service
Well-established international school and translation service, successfully operating for over 40 years, is now available for sale. The prospective buyer has the option to acquire either the entire...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Smash My Trash Indiana | Remote w/GM | 80% Recurring
$1,300,000
Fort Wayne, IN
Utz Chips Route, Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, LA
Utz Potato Chip/Pretzel Route for sale in the Lafayette, Abbeville, Kaplan, Erath, and Maurice, Louisiana region for $110,000! Company financing available with an estimated $41,500 down. Currently...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $52,560
Pool Service Route in Palm Beach County For Sale!
West Palm Beach, FL
****NO SBA OR E2 VISA’s**** Well-established pool service business consists of 103 residential and 1 commercial accounts, with a monthly recurring billing of $12,845 plus repair income. Pools are...
$154,140
EBITDA: $180,748
Dry Cleaners with plant and alterations in Sherman Oaks
Los Angeles, CA
This is your opportunity to own a very well established Dry Cleaners with Plant and alteration business in a prime area of Sherman Oaks on a very high visibility shopping center. After 50 years in...
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$449,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
High End Commercial & Residential Remodel Business
Accomplishing your project dreams! As a residential and commercial remodeling contractor, we guide you through the process of remodeling, repairing or adding on to your home or business. From concept,...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $402,200
Established Printing Shop - Startup Savings of $225K
Simcoe County, ON
Established Printing Shop - Startup Savings of $225K The Opportunity: Unlock a rare chance to own a well-established, profitable printing and branding business with savings of up to ~$225,000 compared...
$175,000
Profitable Locksmith - 50 Year Reputation
Marble Falls, TX
Bill’s Locksmith Service LLC has been in business since 1975 (over 40 years). Originally founded by Billy Edwards as Bill’s Lock and Key it, is currently owned by Mike Shipman (since Aug 2017) a 29...
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$200,000
31-Year Legacy Landscaping Business
Lonoke County, AR
For Sale: Thriving Landscaping Business with 31 Years of Success! Step into a thriving, turnkey landscaping business with a 31-year legacy of excellence! Specializing in sod installation and...
$896,000
Buy or Sell a Service Business
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
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Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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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
Popular Service Businesses
Some of the most popular categories include:
- Appliance Repair Businesses
- Architecture and Engineering Firms
- Catering Companies
- Cleaning Businesses
- Commercial Laundry Businesses
- Dry Cleaners
- Funeral Homes
- Landscaping and Yard Service Businesses
- Laundromats and Coin Laundry Businesses
- Locksmith Businesses
- Medical Billing Businesses
- Pest Control Businesses
- Property Management Businesses
- Security Businesses
- Staffing Agencies
- Waste Management and Recycling Businesses
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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