Chavies, KY
• Contracted Service Area (CSA) in Eastern Kentucky • Established FedEx Contractor merged with another CSA; this operation has been in the FedEx business since 2006, boasting Silver-trending-gold...
Chavies, KY
• Contracted Service Area (CSA) in Eastern Kentucky • Established FedEx Contractor merged with another CSA; this operation has been in the FedEx business since 2006, boasting Silver-trending-gold...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $278,914
Kane County, IL
Established Real Estate business for sale. 16 experienced realtors This incredible franchise real estate company has been a vibrant pillar of the community for an astounding 40 years! That’s...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $57,000
King County, WA
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly respected cleaning company in South King County, WA, with over 20 years of successful operation. This business...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $130,728
Collin County, TX
a profitable short-term rental business based in Dallas, TX, offering both rental arbitrage and property management services. Established in 2019, the business operates 11 arbitrage properties and...
$395,856
Cash Flow: $214,250
Bucks County, PA
Investing in a Hauling & Moving franchise is your gateway to a thriving, recession-resistant business. As a franchisee, you'll join a nationally recognized brand known for its exceptional customer...
$445,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Maricopa County, AZ
Well-Established sun screens and shades installation business servicing all of Maricopa County. Specialties include sun screens, patio screen enclosures, glass wall screen systems, retractable screen...
$1,025,000
Cash Flow: $325,000
Nassau County, NY
The sale of an existing employment service company is for sale. This B2B company has a large territory on Long Island and focuses on permanent placement and temporary hiring solutions for office...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Norman, AL
This painting business specializes in high-quality interior and exterior services for residential and commercial clients. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and customer service, the company has...
$203,900
Cash Flow: $159,448
Knoxville, TN
Own a well-established disaster restoration business known for its comprehensive services—water and fire damage mitigation, mold remediation, contents restoration, and asbestos removal. Built on a...
$310,990
Cash Flow: $279,416
Bentonville, AR
Own a reputable pool cleaning and maintenance business with steady repeat revenue and a loyal customer base. Serving both residential and commercial clients, the company specializes in cleaning,...
$159,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
Houston, TX
This home improvement and repair business serves a fast-growing, recession-resistant market with consistent, year-round demand. Ideal for an owner-operator or entrepreneur, the company offers a wide...
$132,900
Cash Flow: $128,449
Houston, TX
This established junk removal company stands out with its focus on recycling and donations, making it a favorite among eco-conscious customers. With rising demand from homeowners and businesses, the...
$154,900
Cash Flow: $152,001
Knoxville, TX
This exceptional business offers high tickets, high margins, and recurring revenue streams. This dynamic glass company stands out with premium products that leave customers delighted, coupled with...
$345,900
Cash Flow: $251,684
$125,000
North Carolina
Denver, CO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Greenwood Village, Centennial, Colorado region for $178,000! Currently generating $576,888 in yearly sales and nets $76,492. Distributorship and territory are...
$178,000
Cash Flow: $76,492
Massachusetts
Well-established swim program with very long history. Program has developed its own curriculum known for its caring and effective approach to teaching swimming to children of all ages. It has an...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $184,000
Paul Vincent
VP Commercial
Serving Cuyahoga County, OH
With a background in closing millions of dollars worth of deals as legal counsel, we see a different approach from traditional brokerage arrangements, one where everyone’s interests are more aligned. Here's what sets us apart: 1. We’re not exclusive. If you bring a buyer from your network or within your organization, we don’t deserve the commission. It’s only fair since it’s come from your hard work. 2. No long-term commitments. We request 120 days to secure a deal. If we don't get your deal under contract, then you have the right to cut us loose. 3. We help get lawyers involved so the deal gets done, and we help offset some of your fees. Our fee agreement takes into account the size of the deal and recognizes no one wants to pay an exorbitant additional fee on top of ours. With our relationships and background we can help get the deal done with pros who focus on the finish line. If you or someone you know would like to see if we’re a good fit, reach out and we can connect.
Layton, UT
This turnkey grounds maintenance business is ready for a new owner to step in and grow its presence. Operating as a home-based business, it offers a low overhead model with strong potential for...
$30,000
South Carolina
Own a bread route in a growing city! › Listing Ratio: 17:1 › Weekly Revenue: $12,671 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers room for growth. › This bread delivery route offers a...
$658,900
Broward County, FL
This is one of Florida’s premiere passenger transportation companies providing the best of the best in luxury passenger bus and van services since 1996! Their excellent reputation and A+ BBB rating...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Sangamon County, IL
Central Illinois Tax practice This is a great opportunity to purchase a established tax practice with long standing clients. The practice has seen year over year growth. Owner is willing to support a...
$165,000
Gwinnett County, GA
Own a well-established business brokerage in one of the fastest-growing areas of Gwinnett County, GA. This turnkey operation follows a proven business model with multiple revenue streams and is backed...
$45,000
Denver, CO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Lakewood, Colorado region for $221,500! Currently generating $706,551 in yearly sales and nets $106,496. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$221,500
Cash Flow: $106,496
Middlesex County, MA
Existing Patrice and Associated Existing Franchise Location Currently Revenue is $66k with a cash flow of $54k within a few short years of part time work. However, this can be a 6 figure or more...
$65,000
Newark, OH
Buying a Merry Maids franchise in Bellefonte, OH, is an incredible opportunity to own a business in a fast-growing, vibrant city with high demand for professional cleaning services. Ohio's booming...
$50,000
$279,500
Mercer County, NJ
Bellefonte, PA
Buying a Merry Maids franchise in Bellefonte, PA, is an incredible opportunity to own a business in a fast-growing, vibrant city with high demand for professional cleaning services. Bellefonte’s...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $21,483
Huntington, WV
Purchasing a ServiceMaster Clean franchise in Huntington, WV presents an exciting opportunity to own a trusted and established brand in the cleaning and janitorial services industry. Huntington, known...
$725,000
Wilmington, NC
Purchasing a ServiceMaster Clean franchise in Wilmington, NC presents an exciting opportunity to own a trusted and established brand in the cleaning and janitorial services industry. Wilmington, known...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $245,656
Coldwater, MI
Better Made Chips Route available for qualified prospects in the Coldwater, Michigan region for $10,000! Currently this route has 75 accounts and averages an estimated $6,603 in weekly sales....
$10,000
Manitowoc, WI
Purchasing a ServiceMaster Clean franchise in Manitowoc, WI presents an exciting opportunity to own a trusted and established brand in the cleaning and janitorial services industry. Manitowoc, known...
$225,000
EBITDA: $27,582
Tampa, FL
Buying a Merry Maids franchise in Tampa, FL, is an incredible opportunity to own a business in a fast-growing, vibrant city with high demand for professional cleaning services. Tampa’s booming...
$299,900
Cash Flow: $15,000
Marble Falls, TX
Buying a Merry Maids franchise in Marble Falls, TX, presents an exceptional opportunity to capitalize on a thriving, close-knit community with a growing demand for home cleaning services. As a...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Kings County, NY
Step into a thriving, turnkey business brokerage backed by a nationally recognized brand with 40+ years of industry leadership. Located in one of New York’s most vibrant and diverse markets, this...
$76,000
Dallas County, TX
We specialize in working with small and mid-sized businesses to dramatically boost their value, using a proven system that focuses on increasing profitability, streamlining operations, and setting the...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $160,457
Bernalillo County, NM
The Seller is willing to offer a Sellers Note to assist with the lenders required down payment. A rare opportunity to purchase a well-established The UPS Store franchise in Bernalillo County, New...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $65,349
$190,000
Cook County, IL
Sebastopol, CA
As an award-winning and highly recognized firm, the Company pioneered as one of the first licensed Landscape Architecture firms in Western Sonoma County establishing a strong presence and reputation...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $164,375
Georgia
SBA LENDER PRE-QUALIFIED! This well-established franchise service business specializes in commercial and residential window cleaning, pressure washing, and exterior maintenance services. Operating for...
$444,900
Cash Flow: $154,039
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in Los Angeles County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation and...
$175,000
Boston, MA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2024 revenues exceeded $870,000 and the owner benefit was over $100,000, which...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,779
California
Own a profitable portfolio of team runs with spare tractors! › Four Unassigned Team Runs › One Manager › High value team runs. › Value of fleet included in asking price. All vehicles come free and...
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $353,606
Collin County, TX
This practice management consulting and medical billing company presents an exciting, rare opportunity for an individual looking to invest in a compelling and highly profitable business model on the...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $869,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
SBA Pre-Approved Real Property For Sale that will go with the business is as follows land .70 acre, building brick-metal total 6400 sq.ft. Asking Price For Land and Building will be $625,000.00 which...
$2,370,000
Cash Flow: $497,560
Woodstock, GA
Profitable, High Growth Painting Company Highly skilled and well trained team in place including GM Revenue Breakdown: • 85% residential • 15% commercial • Recession resistant • Strong Pipeline of new...
$673,999
Rain Wang
PY Realty Co.
Serving Fort Bend County, TX
With over 10 years of commercial real estate experience and a 27-year residency in Houston, I bring unmatched expertise to business sales and acquisitions in the vibrant Houston market. Specializing in the health, education, and restaurant sectors, I’ve successfully guided transactions for thriving businesses, from medical clinics and learning centers to bustling eateries. My deep knowledge of local trends and opportunities enables me to connect buyers with high-potential ventures and help sellers achieve maximum value. Whether you’re an investor seeking a profitable restaurant or an owner looking to transition, I provide tailored strategies, market-driven insights, and seamless support to ensure your success in Houston’s dynamic economy.
Denver, CO
This home inspection business offers a valuable service to the entire Front Range, providing potential buyers with high-quality property assessments. Known for its detailed analytical approach, it...
$299,995
Cash Flow: $163,993
Pittsburgh, PA
Unique opportunity to own a turnkey upscale matchmaking and dating service company with a proven business model and strong growth potential. This profitable business is fully operational with...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $66,432
$225,000
Tampa, FL
Camden County, NJ
THIS PEST CONTROL BUSINESS SPECIALIZES IN TERMITE CONTROL. AFTER BEING IN BUSINESS FOR 40 YEARS. THEY HAVE OVER 1000 RESIDUAL CONTRACTS. THEY OFFER ANNUAL TERMITE RENEWALS THAT ALLOW THE CUSTOMER TO...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Monterey County, CA
Perfect for sole proprietor/owner operator, and/or an add-on for an existing business complimentary to this one! Seasonal business, run your own schedule. This is a great opportunity to grow a...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $116,961
Pennsylvania
The company is a highly profitable and well-regarded engineering services firm with more than 18 years of experience delivering building mechanical systems design and construction services to the...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $777,000
Charleston, SC
This painting business for sale in Charleston was established in 2004 . This brand has become the largest nationwide residential and commercial painting company with locations all over the U.S. and in...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $165,000
Cleveland, OH
An established home improvement and repair business with a strong reputation for quality workmanship and excellent customer service is now available. Serving a loyal customer base, this business...
$134,900
Cash Flow: $124,101
Allentown, TN
This service lets you hit the road, stay active, and help local restaurants and kitchens stay compliant and energy-efficient. Work with your hands, build a loyal base of repeat clients, and enjoy the...
$271,900
Cash Flow: $281,664
Martinsburg, WV
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Martinsburg, West Virginia region for $295,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $130,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $167,315
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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