Maricopa County, AZ
Established and Profitable: Operating successfully for over 23 years, this leading Business and IT Project Management consulting firm offers a proven track record of profitability and stability....
Maricopa County, AZ
Established and Profitable: Operating successfully for over 23 years, this leading Business and IT Project Management consulting firm offers a proven track record of profitability and stability....
$2,090,000
Cash Flow: $462,000
Ontario
*** make your offer today! *** - Established 25+ years ago. - This is highly stable, highly profitable, proven runs. Great drivers and excellent trucks! - The seller is retiring from the business. - 5...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $484,570
New York, NY
Food & Ice Cream Route for sale in the New York City, Albany, New York and surrounding areas including parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania for $220,000! Currently grossing an estimated $308,236 in...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $83,804
Woodbridge, NJ
- SBA eligible for qualified buyers. - Large seller financing is also possible for qualified buyer - up to $500k! - Established since 2020 - 14 Unassigned Team Linehaul runs - Most of the tractors are...
$1,799,000
Cash Flow: $420,005
Fredericksburg, VA
*** This route is already FedEx 2.0 - Profitable and well established FedEx routes - All routes are dispatched from the same terminal - All trucks will be free and clear to the new buyer - Two Full...
$783,000
Cash Flow: $223,991
Palm Desert, CA
For nearly forty years, this firm has been the go-to provider of evaporative cooling systems in the Coachella Valley by offering unparalleled sales, installation, and service. As the owner prepares...
$224,888
Cash Flow: $162,000
South Boston, VA
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Greater South Boston, Virginia region for $105,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $38,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $64,457
Pinellas County, FL
Established tree service business that provides tree trimming & pruning services, tree removal services, disaster & storm clean up, stump grinding and tree management services for rental properties &...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $174,829
Tampa, FL
Own a lucrative territory within a leading national business brokerage franchise, renowned for its proven systems, comprehensive training, and unparalleled support. This is your chance to step into a...
$75,000
Braselton, GA
- Manager in place, handles day to day operations. - Great vehicles are included in the sale, free and clear! Trucks along is worth $365K+. - All routes are dispatched from the same terminal. - NDA...
$645,000
Cash Flow: $319,061
Scottsdale, AZ
Well-Established Residential landscape maintenance and landscape installation business. Over 100 maintenance accounts with a majority concentration in Scottsdale. Two crews to service maintenance...
$795,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Philadelphia, PA
Bon Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Chester County, Pennsylvania area for $180,000! Currently grossing an estimated 264,108 units per year and nets $97,778! Well established route with 24...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $97,778
Richmond, VA
Asking Price: $375,000 RVA Business Brokers is delighted to bring this incredible opportunity to purchase a commercial preconstruction termite soil treatment company. The Company has developed a deep...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
$150,000
New York
Atlanta, GA
REDUCED & SELLER IS MOTIVATED! The current owners, a husband-and-wife team, are ready to retire! This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, well-established alterations business...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $201,123
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: $60,322
Alpesh Jayswal
Transworld Business Advisors of St. Charles
Serving Kane County, IL
As a Managing Broker with Transworld Business Advisors, we help our clients buy and sell businesses every day. Every broker that is part of our team completes a full business brokerage training course and certification program. We understand that the task of buying or selling a business can be overwhelming without the proper guidance and skills. Over the years, we have helped many companies around the world with the buying and selling process ensuring our client’s confidentiality every step of the way. Our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible for both sides by relying on our global network of experienced business advisors.
Lubbock County, TX
TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF HOUSTON. LISTING REF # 76931-675803 The business offers a comprehensive range of services to preserve, enhance, and beautifully showcase your cherished items. Their...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $31,362
Grand Rapids, MI
This Profitable Flooring Company is a Franchise that started in 2018. Since then, it has developed into a profitable local Business, known for its customer service and wide selection of products which...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $139,721
Denver, CO
Snyder’s-Lance Chip route for sale in the Arvada, Colorado region for $100,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $10,000 down! Currently generating an estimated...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $58,461
Indiana
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation at a low-entry price! › 8 Trucks › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Spare trucks available for overflow and maintenance needs. › Value of fleet...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $105,313
Virginia
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a full-time manager! › 1 Manager › 10 Trucks › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the business. › Very low mileage...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $173,611
Crook County, OR
This established trucking company has earned a strong reputation for safety and reliability, highlighted by multiple safety awards. With a well-maintained fleet of trucks, the company efficiently...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $90,699
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Clair County, IL
This well-established business in the Metro-East Illinois region is a premier provider of rental property preparation and Cleanout Services. Catering to rental property owners, property managers, and...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $385,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
Founded in 2010, this leading scrap recycling and rail car dismantling business operates from three expansive facilities, including an 18-acre property. Uniquely positioned, the business owns 3.4...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,800,000
$2,599,000
Montana
Lincoln County, SD
Developed within Xerox UK in the early 1990's, this program played an integral part of the Company's success for quite some time. Eventually, the author left the organization and the program made its...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $78,875
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clinton County, IL
This is a company that offers: -Full-Service Restaurant -6 Gaming Machines with a Bar -Fully Functioning Laundromat -Large Garage Space -Full Living Quarters -Extra Acres of Land -Growth Opportunities...
$550,000
Birmingham, AL
Premium gutter installation and repair service franchise for sale in Birmingham, Alabama. The business has a great reputation with a large ongoing pipeline of customers constantly coming in. Seller...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $53,260
Oxnard, CA
Are you looking to own a profitable, eco-conscious business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base? We are offering a well-established franchise for sale – priced to sell and packed with...
$110,000
Orlando, FL
Opportunity knocks in the rapidly expanding Orlando, St. Cloud, and Kissimmee area! Fibrenew Osceola is a well-established, veteran-owned business specializing in the repair and restoration of...
$105,000
North Carolina
Southeast Business Alliance is very excited to present for your consideration a 30+ year-old locksmith business with a solid reputation and a lot of room for growth. This business has been great for...
$324,999
Dry Ridge, KY
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Dry Ridge, Kentucky region for $99,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $35,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $84,552
Union, KY
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Union, Florence, Kentucky region for $170,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $63,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $134,836
Colchester, VT
Cedars Hommus Distribution Route for sale in the Northern Vermont region for $60,000! Currently grossing an estimated $951,080 per year in sales and nets an estimated $92,388! Distributorship are...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $92,388
Medford, OR
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Medford, Oregon region for $88,000! Currently generating $528,117 in yearly net sales and nets an estimated $80,444. Distributorship and territory are...
$88,000
Cash Flow: $80,444
$2,990,000
Dallas, TX
Cantonment, FL
This well-established full-service tree and land management company has been successfully operating since 2018, offering tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and land clearing services. The business...
$249,900
Cash Flow: $94,286
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Maine
This company doesn't just clean; it restores and revitalizes. With a comprehensive suite of services, it dominates both residential and commercial sectors. Diverse Services: From routine residential...
$930,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Richmond, VA
RVA Business Brokers is delighted to bring this incredible opportunity to purchase a full service Gutter Installation and Cleaning company in the Richmond, VA, metro area. The Company installs new...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Massachusetts
A rare opportunity to purchase a well-established The UPS Store franchise in Massachusetts - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues exceeded $1.3 Million and the...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $126,920
Butler County, OH
Take over an established print, marketing & design center. The business has a solid reputation in the community and many long term repeat clients. There are multiple revenue streams, normal business...
$99,000
Fort Worth, TX
This pest control business serves both residential and commercial clients with reliable, professional service. With strong local visibility and consistent lead flow from digital marketing, the...
$339,900
Cash Flow: $97,446
Tulsa, NC
Own a full-service heating and cooling company known for reliable service and professional results. With a loyal customer base, efficient operations, and strong demand year-round, this business offers...
$168,900
Cash Flow: $219,716
Henrico County, VA
Located in Central Virginia, this locally-owned and operated sign design and production company has been the go-to provider for decades. Renowned for its fair pricing and specialty work that no one...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Steve Shelton
Better Homes & Gardens The Masiello Group
Serving Hancock County, ME
Full service real estate offices in Ellsworth and Bar Harbor with properties for sale and for lease. 39 agents to serve all towns in Hancock and Washington Counties
Kentucky
Large selection of event rental items from tents, tables, chairs, inflatables, linens, concession equipment, dinnerware, meal service, dance floors and games. Delivery and installation is also...
$741,700
Cash Flow: $140,751
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Fort Walton Beach, Florida area for $160,000! Company financing available with $22,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $508,924 per...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $73,216
$1,790,000
Alaska
Reno, NV
--> WOW!!! Don't miss the awesome deal! Just Reduced!!! Owner asking just a hair more than 1 times owner's net! For 2024, owner stated net of $89K plus. --> Home-based business that has already gone...
$89,000
Cash Flow: $89,000
Essex County, NJ
-Overview- This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Essex County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Delaware County, PA
THIS BUSINESS INCLUDES 500,000 DOLLARS IN INVENTORY PER STORE. THIS UPSCALE PARTY RENTAL BUSINESS WILL GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AND GO TO FLORIDA IN...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $315,000
Windsor County, VT
PRICE REDUCED BY MOTIVATED SELLER! This business has been in operation for many years, incorporating two generations of family ownership. Currently located in the central Vermont and New Hampshire...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $373,868
Rockingham County, NH
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Rockingham County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
$150,000
Lawrenceburg, TN
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Lawrenceburg, Tennessee region for $75,000! Currently generating $394,821 in yearly sales and nets $55,960. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $55,960
Huntsville, AL
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Hazel Green, Alabama region for $59,000! Currently generating $296,019 in yearly sales and nets $38,800. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$59,000
Cash Flow: $38,800
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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