Pittsburgh, PA
Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Allegheny County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. Serving the area since 2007, this center provides print,...
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Profitable B2B Center - Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
**SALE PENDING** Bimbo Bakeries Route For Sale-Charlotte NC-$289,000
Charlotte, NC
Bimbo Bakeries Route For Sale-Charlotte NC-$289,000 Enter Quick Code NC-93410 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link:...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $96,393
Commercial Landscape Maintenance Business in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Commercial landscape maintenance business servicing the Charlotte, NC area for 17 years. The company brings in over $46K/Mth from recurring lawn maintenance revenue. There are a total of 82 accounts,...
$460,000
Cash Flow: $183,295
Profitable Landscaping business with commercial accounts
Wayne County, MI
This is a great opportunity to take over a well-known landscaping company in the heart of Detroit. With a strong reputation, long-term clients, and an experienced crew, this business is ready for new...
$229,999
Helping People Downsize and Declutter Through a Sustainable Business
Johnson City, TN
Estate sales often manifest when people find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. They may be downsizing, dealing with the death of a loved one, or moving to assisted living. We provide an...
2
$35,000
Virginia's Leader in Roof Treatment and Exterior Cleaning
Dinwiddie County, VA
Established over a decade ago this service provider has become a trusted leader in Virginia's exterior cleaning industry. Specializing in gentle soft washing techniques, the company effectively cleans...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Solar Company for Sale (owner financing available)
Portland, ME
Looking for a new opportunity with immediate cashflow, high margins, and passive recurring revenue streams? Team Solar presents itself as the friendly neighborhood solar installer. We work with local...
3
$500,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Established Event Decor and Party Decorating Business for Sale
Houston, TX
This is a well-established, 34-year-old event décor and party planning company based in Houston, Texas. The company provides custom décor services for a wide variety of events, including proms,...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $144,722
Southeast-Based Tourism Aviation Business
For sale is a highly profitable aviation tourism business consisting of two entities, operating from two prime locations in the Southeast. With over 15 years of operating history, the company has...
$8,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,717,367
Profitable Turnkey Dry Cleaner in Sherman Oaks | $100K Net | Low Rent
Los Angeles, CA
MORE® is pleased to present an established, full-service dry cleaning business for sale in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Operating at the same location for over 25 years, Rainbow Cleaners offers a...
5
$165,000
Franchise Property Management Opportunity
Beaufort County, SC
This business offers the right buyer an opportunity to become part of a well-established franchise that has made the process of booking rental properties online easy and stress-free. This is a...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $74,798
Profitable Cleaning Franchise – West Michigan
Michigan
This Franchise was established in 2017 and operates in several territories. It specializes in commercial cleaning and floor care and works primarily in corporate, health care, and educational...
$492,000
Cash Flow: $159,291
O&G services company with FF&E and CRE included in listing price!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
El Reno, OK
This Oil & Gas Services company has been in operation for over 30 years. Their attention to customer satisfaction, reputation in the industry, and internal culture create a perfect recipe for the next...
$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,302,885
Behavioral Health Company | Fast Growing & Built to Scale | $1.24M SDE
$5,150,000
Virginia
Fundraising Focused Digital Marketing Agency
Frisco, TX
Founded in January 2020 in Texas, the agency began as a specialized fundraising digital marketing agency with a focus on supporting non-profit entities. Operating through their main website and a...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $352,974
**SALE PENDING** Tastykake Route For Sale-Carlisle PA-$200,000
Carlisle, PA
Tastykake Route For Sale-Carlisle PA-$200,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BeYourOwnBoss #CakeRoute #SnackRoute #Tastykake #TastykakeRoute...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $133,109
Glen Cooper
Colorado Business Brokers
Serving Denver County, CO
Colorado Business Brokers is a partnership of brokers that work as a collaborative team for each of our seller or coaching clients. We put our systems, teamwork and track record to work for each and every client. Systems: Business coaching and selling the way it should be done! • Valuation Systems - Helping clients establish and defend business values – both enterprise market values and a business owner’s core values – are our specialties. • Confidentiality Systems - Preserving confidentiality is an everyday procedure for us. We know how to camouflage the identity of businesses and business owners and guard proprietary information. • Marketing & Resourcing Systems - A coordinated and on-going campaign to sell businesses, coupled with a wide variety of coaching assignments, benefits all of our clients. • Screening & Qualifying Systems - Screening and qualifying buyer prospects is what we do for our business seller clients. Screening and qualifying new ideas and trends is what we do for coaching clients. • Negotiation & Closing Systems - Focused agenda-setting grows and sells businesses. It also addresses frustrations by clarifying alternative choices. We are clear about our role as a broker and/or coach. Teamwork: Business coaching and selling the way you want it done! • Cooperation & Collaboration - We provide two agents for each of our seller clients, almost unheard of in our profession. Most brokerage firms just allocate one broker to serve each listing client. We also encourage teamwork with other business intermediaries and professionals. • Knowledge - We are well connected to world-wide experts and resources. Check us out on LinkedIn. I'm at www.LinkedIn.com/in/glencooper. • Experience - Our many co-experts and go-to resources are grounded in the real world of business ownership. • Accessibility- You can’t miss us if you’re searching for a Colorado business connection! You can find us - and so can prospective business buyers! Track Record: Business coaching and selling the way it is done! • Over 42 Years of Selling & Coaching - We can give you plenty of references. You can also check us out online. • Best Marketing Materials for Clients - Our "Offering Summaries" are acclaimed as "the best!" No kidding.
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Better Made Chips Route, Tawas, MI
Iosco County, MI
Better Made Chips Route available for qualified prospects in Tawas, Michigan and the surrounding area for $25,000! Currently this route has 81 accounts and averages an estimated $7,115 in weekly...
$25,000
Luxury Custom Outdoor Living Spaces & Pool Construction Company
Collin County, TX
The company was founded in 2002 by an industry veteran with over 45 years of experience in custom pool construction and outdoor living environments. Prior to founding, the owner began his career...
$960,000
High-margin Window Treatment Business with $300K Cash Flow
Winter Garden, FL
This profitable, well-loved business delivers strong cash flow, low overhead, and a steady stream of referral and repeat customers. Located in one of Florida’s most desirable and fastest-growing...
3
$939,000
Cash Flow: $300,051
Kitchen Design Center
New Jersey
The Kitchen Design Center offers customized kitchen design solutions, cabinetry, and related services for contractors and builders. As a key division, it has built a solid reputation for service and...
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$650,000
Highly Scalable with Modern Technology Vending Business
Trenton, NJ
Home Based 12 Vending Machines. Each machine functions as a compact, self-serve mini-convenience store, offering a diverse product mix including snacks, beverages, office supplies, wellness products,...
$199,063
Cash Flow: $144,000
FedEx P&D Business for Sale in Raleigh, NC (Sale Pending)
Durham County, NC
Turn-key operation featuring 19 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Raleigh Durham area. Business includes 20 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $438,190
Underground Construction Company
Omaha, NE
This well-established Underground Construction Business is for sale in Nebraska. The company has established itself as a trusted underground utility contractor in the surrounding area, frequently...
$1,725,000
Cash Flow: $511,922
Residential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance
Riverside County, CA
Thriving Southern California Pool Construction Business – 28 Years of Excellence This established pool construction company has been designing and building custom swimming pools across Southern...
$670,000
Cash Flow: $366,280
Waste Management Route - Southeastern Pennsylvania
$350,000
Pennsylvania
Flowers Bread Route, Plattsburgh, NY
Plattsburgh, NY
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Plattsburgh, New York region for $99,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $38,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $62,651
1 Flowers Bread Route - Southeastern Tennessee
Tennessee
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $22,765 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › Own an operation with strong margins and clean financial records. › Ideal for...
$163,000
Rochester NY Full Service Residential Landscape, Snowplow Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Well established full service landscaping business with design, build, grass mowing, cleanup, nursery, tree cutting, tree removal, and snowplowing services for both residential and commercial...
2
$5,450,000
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
Event Rentals Everything Anything Possible Needed !!!
Rhode Island
All rentals needed for parties of any type. From tents, chairs, to clowns, magicians, jogglers, animals, lighting. From holiday events, Birthday, retirement, graduation, etc events. Full staff...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $252,553
Established Commercial Sign manufacturer
Garden Grove, CA
Full-service sign company located in North Orange County. Established in 1996, .Specialize in meeting the needs of homebuilders. Since then they have expanded and assist industrial and commercial...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $147,000
Deli, Catering, Prepared Foods
Rhode Island
One stop for Deli, Prepared Foods, Meats, Sandwiches Catering Etc. Takeout, seating indoors and outdoors Established for over 50 years. Very well known, popular local, neighborhood favorite. Take out,...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $257,000
Pool Repair Services
Rhode Island
Price reduced, owners says SELL All offers will be considered. Pool repair services, repair leaking pool. Replace, repair motors, heaters, filters. Opening pools spring time, closing pools in falls...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $25,325
Custom Tailoring Shop
Rhode Island
Price reduction !!!!Custom tailoring services, sewing ,reconstruction ,seam clothing, cleaning etc. Retail store front location. located on busy street. Owner looking to retire. Some seller financing...
$395,000
EBITDA: $238,000
Professional Dry Cleaners
Rhode Island
Additional Price deduction !! !!!Dry Cleaner, established for over 30 years same location. Excellent reputation, steady active customer base. Dry cleaning, Storage, Alternations, Delivery Service,...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $53,219
Event Production Company
Rhode Island
Price reduced Owner must sell, Current backlog is 1.3million. Sound, Event, Production, Service Company Established for over 42 years. Well known throughout The Northeast. Installation, design,...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $174,652
8 FedEx P&D Routes - Twin Cities
$700,000
Minnesota
Thriving rolloff dumpster business / portable toilet business
Virginia
Well established almost 30 years in the Southern Va area Roll off dumpster / Portable toilet business. Approx. 425 dumpsters ranging from 12-40yd. with 9 trucks. Several contract jobs running. Approx....
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $850,000
Micro Market Location for Sale- Turn Key
Jackson, TN
Established vending and micro-market location ready to sell. 1 market with new coolers, stands, kiosks and coffee equipment. The kiosk is a Parlevel model and is new with warranty. The account is...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Highly Rated, Profitable Event & Wedding Venue:Established Client Base
Fort Lee, NJ
Well Established Restaurant and Private Event Space. Highly experienced operators only. 500+/- seats free standing (19,910 square feet). Lucrative Repurpose opportunity for the right developer!...
$10,500,000
**SALE PENDING** Bimbo Bakeries Route For Sale-Charlotte NC-$225,000
Charlotte, NC
Bimbo Bakeries Route For Sale-Charlotte NC-$225,000 Enter Quick Code NC-75984 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link:...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $82,442
Low Overhead Lead Generation Platform Making Up To 30,000 Calls Per Da
California
Low Overhead Lead Generation Platform Making Up To 30,000 Calls Per Day! - SC2220 Financial Information Asking Price: $249,500 Cash Flow: N/A Gross Revenue: N/A Down Payment: $249,500 This Northern...
$249,500
Legacy Landscape Business – Trusted, Profitable, Turnkey
Warren County, OH
This long-established and highly reputable landscape design and maintenance company has been serving its community for nearly 60 years. Family and veteran-owned, the business is known for its...
$200,000
Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business for Sale
Douglas County, NE
This is an established B2B service provider located in Douglas County. The location has built an excellent reputation for quality and service. This business has multiple revenue streams, normal...
$145,000
B2B Marketing, Print & Promo Center - No Experience Necessary
Blaine County, ID
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well established B2B service provider in Blaine County. The business has an excellent reputation for quality and service. It provides print, marketing and...
$549,000
Cash Flow: $235,000
Craig Della Vedova Vista Pool Routes
Bright Realty
Serving Sarasota County, FL
Vista Pool Routes is Selling the Best Pool Routes!
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B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
Essex County, NJ
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Essex County. The business has a great reputation and is well known for providing a high level of customer...
$635,000
Cash Flow: $265,411
Newer existing drywall franchise at with low-mileage extended van.
Washtenaw 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...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $27,000
6 FedEx P&D Routes for Sale - Portage, MI
$435,000
Portage, MI
Flowers Bread Route, Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Wichita, Kansas region for $105,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $57,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $62,585
Just $10k to get into our Wildlife/Animal Control Franchise!
El Paso, TX
This National Brand is backed by a NYSE Power House 24 Billion Dollar Company and offers 90% in house financing! They have many home services franchises and they all feed off each other. It’s like...
$55,000
Booming Pool/Spa Business, B2B and B2C, residual income, growing
Indianapolis, OH
Pools, Spa and Water Feature Care is deemed an “Essential Service” making the pool business model a weekly recurring revenue/subscription model. The high profit margins and low overhead mixed with our...
$153,000
Wildland Fire Support Business with Nationwide Reach
Cornville, AZ
This is your chance to step into a highly lucrative, well-established business that serves the forestry industry and supports wild-land firefighting, an essential and growing market. With 7 years of...
$145,000
B2B Building Maintenance Franchise w/ $600k+ Business on the Books!
Metairie, LA
Business-to-business sales and management company with Massive National Accounts operating in the $100 billion-dollar commercial builidng maintenance industry. In business since 1961 and franchising...
$177,000
Painting Contractors Netting $85K - 10% Down
Cumberland County, NJ
You only need 10% ($15,000) down to purchase this successful business! This business has already been lender approved. You will earn your 10% down back quickly!! The painting industry in the United...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $85,992
Flowers Bread Route, Chesnee, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Chesnee, South Carolina region for $120,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $61,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $66,552
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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