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Profitable Dryer Vent Cleaning Biz — High-Demand Market, $119K

Queens County, NY

Step into ownership with this established service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. This business offers built-in brand trust, standardized systems, and exclusive...

$119,000

$119,000

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Grow This Established Staffing Franchise Into Your Business Empire!

Mobile, AL

Unlock the Potential of Mobile's Dynamic Economic Landscape! For savvy entrepreneurs, this market offers a golden chance to tap into a resilient workforce ecosystem with proven potential for...

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$150,000

$150,000

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Batteries Plus Store located between Baltimore and Washington DC

Prince George's County, MD

Retail and Commercial Batteries Plus business offering common and hard to find batteries as well as lighting solutions. The Owner is ready to retire providing a great opportunity for a new Owner to...

$150,000

$150,000

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Commercial & Residential Pool Installer

Residential and Commercial pool builder/installer located in the Intermountain West region. Growing and very profitable company has generated an outstanding reputation in their industry. Located in a...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $8,468,487

Vending Home Based Business, Semi Absentee, Automated Retail

Jersey City, NJ

Home base self-operating mini-convenience stores, technology combined with customized products makes vending a profitable, efficient, and time-saving business. 10 Vending machines equipped with the...

$147,000

$147,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Well-Established Flooring & Bathroom Remodeling Business

Maricopa County, AZ

This successful flooring and bathroom remodeling franchise is known for its quality craftsmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction. With an experienced team, efficient operations, and strong...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

Flowers Bread Route, Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach, SC

Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina region for $130,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $67,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $71,344

Chimney Sweep in Eastern Virginia

Virginia

Great Opportunity to own a Chimney Sweep company with a reputation for honesty and exceptional customer service. Founded in 1980 and acquired by the current owner in 1989, the business has flourished...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $116,891

B2B Print, Promotion & Marketing Business

Athens, OH

This is a great opportunity to take over a highly regarded business in Athens County w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $113,000

Audio/Video Livestream Business - Waterfront Community

North Carolina

Located in historic waterfront Washington NC -PC Sound (Pro Audio/ Video ) delivers top-quality A/V Livestream products and services to worship centers, schools, municipalities, and businesses—earning...

$349,500

$349,500

Cash Flow: $128,026

UNDER CONTRACT The UPS Store for Sale Suwanee $182K Inc $561K Sales

Suwanee, GA

This The UPS Store is located in one of the busiest and fastest growing areas in Georgia and Metro Atlanta. Located in a Very Busy Shopping Center that has over 35,200 cars per day and High End Anchor...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $182,000

Profitable & Growing Batteries Plus Store

Hartford County, CT

Full service Batteries Plus store providing all battery needs as well as cell phone and device repair and other services. This store was the first Batteries Plus store in the State of Connecticut and...

$455,000

$455,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Custom Deck & Patio Business

Nashville, TX

Step into ownership of a thriving outdoor living company that specializes in designing and building custom decks, porches, and patios. This business has established processes, a strong vendor network,...

$224,900

$224,900

Cash Flow: $311,841

Well-established sign installation and repair business for sale

$950,000 - Ontario

$950,000

Ontario

Pest Control, Tree & Lawn Care, Multiple Revenue Streams

Memphis, TN

This highly fragment and recession resistant industry produces impressive net margins. Offering, complete tree care, turf care and pest control all under one umbrella – 60% of revenue is recurring!...

$679,950

$679,950

Cash Flow: $248,855

Garage Door Repair and Install Business

Winston-Salem, NC

Home-based garage service business offering installation, maintenance, and repair. Operates with minimal expenses, solid profit margins, and modern tech tools. Designed for growth in both residential...

$145,900

$145,900

Cash Flow: $158,974

Steve Nasche

Boardroom Brokers Inc

Serving Collin County, TX

Boardroom Brokers Inc. was founded under the guiding principles of honesty, integrity, and customer service. What began as a part time venture has turned into a full service business brokerage helping buyers and sellers alike in the merging, acquiring, liquidating, and selling of businesses both large and small alike. Boardroom Brokers Inc. will help both buyers and sellers of businesses navigate the complex financial and legal process of the transaction starting with the business evaluation and moving step by step until we end at the closing table.

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Tree, Lawn, and Pest Control Business

Columbus, OH

This highly fragment and recession resistant industry produces impressive net margins. Offering, complete tree care, turf care and pest control all under one umbrella – 60% of revenue is recurring!...

$675,885

$675,885

Cash Flow: $250,675

Organic Dry Cleaner

Washington County, MD

Organic Dry Cleaner! State of the art organic dry cleaning plant in great upscale neighborhood! The location is perfect – located in a busy shopping center with many other businesses on a high traffic...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $327,824

Franchised Personal Training Gym

Lake County, IL

This well-established personal training gym has been established for over 15 years. The business has a great reputation for one on one and small group personal training. There are 4 seasoned...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

Turnkey Staffing Franchise with High Growth Potential

Dartmouth, MA

A Great Business Opportunity with Spherion Jump on this mature, successful resale in North Dartmouth, MA from Spherion Staffing & Recruiting, a national staffing and recruiting provider with a 75+...

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$425,000

$425,000

Price Reduction-High Margin, Low Entry - Home Services ($60B Industry)

Thousand Oaks, CA

Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Thousand Oaks, California presents an exceptional opportunity in the $60 billion painting industry. This home-based operation generates $800,000 in annual...

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$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

1 Flowers Bread Route - Middle Tennessee

Tennessee

Enter the logistics industry at a low cost of entry! › 1 Bread Route › Weekly Revenue: $9,048 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs or seasoned operators, this operation provides...

$61,000

$61,000

Commercial Fireworks Display Business For Sale

Jefferson County, KY

Since 1992, this Louisville, Ky based company provides live aerial fireworks displays for universities, small cities, country clubs and indoor pyro displays for weddings and parties. It prides itself...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $54,244

Turn Key ECO-Friendly Cleaning Service

Temecula, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley, DRE 02120938 are proud to present this fully licensed and insured cleaning company. The company is located in Temecula and services multiple...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $24,817

B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - Unique Opportunity

$675,000 - Palm Beach County, FL

$675,000

Palm Beach County, FL

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

UNDER CONTRACT The UPS Store 4 Sale Birmingham $195K Inc / $845K Sales

Vestavia, AL

This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent locations in Alabama. This UPScale Suburb of Birmingham has Average Household Incomes of $155,159.00 and a Population within 5...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

Tree Service

Sarasota County, FL

Established and very profitable tree service business in Tampa Bay FL. Approximately 70% residential and 30% commercial. Knowledgeable staff and Managers in place with licenses. Owners is not in the...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $427,992

Lucrative Boat Tours - Top Location in FL

Pinellas County, FL

A fun boat tour business to local FL islands and in the Gulf of Mexico. And customers agree; on TripAdvisor - a 2024 Traveler's Choice Award winner, 5 star rating with over 600 reviews, #2 Outdoor...

$735,000

$735,000

Cash Flow: $217,042

Merry Maids_Youngsville, LA

Youngsville, LA

Owning a Merry Maids franchise in Youngsville, LA, offers a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurial success in a vibrant community. As a franchisee, you'll benefit from the strong brand recognition...

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $51,000

Highly Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business

Montgomery County, AL

No experience is needed to operate this business. This opportunity can be a great fit for a corporate professional, family, or individual looking to improve their income. This is an extremely rare...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

25+ Year Custom Trade Show Display Manufacturer

Greater Toronto Area, ON

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established custom trade show display company is now available due to the owner's planned retirement. With over two decades of experience, this business...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $377,000

Successful Batteries Plus Business for Sale

Union County, NJ

Batteries Plus is the largest battery, light bulb, key fob and device repair franchise in the country. This franchise store has served the N New Jersey and New York City market for almost 17 years....

$795,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

Profitable & Reputable Landscaping and Concrete Business for Sale

Wausau, WI

Step into ownership of a highly respected, long-established landscaping and concrete company based in Wausau, Wisconsin. This thriving business has earned a stellar reputation and a loyal customer...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $119,954

Premier Residential and Commercial Irrigation Company

Marion County, FL

This well-established, customer focused, and profitable irrigation business has been proudly serving Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties for the past 42 years, specializing in new installations and...

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$299,900

$299,900

Cash Flow: $167,638

Profitable Commercial Pool Service

Palm Beach County, FL

Established 25 years ago with excellent reputation in the pool business. There are 18 Commercial accounts. The owner works about 25hrs per week cleaning 12 pools while his employee cares for the other...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $131,064

B2B Print, Promo & Marketing Business - 75% Owner Financing Available

$199,000 - Tallahassee, FL

$199,000

Tallahassee, FL

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

Well Established Custom Art Frame Studio

Palm Beach County, FL

Professional custom art and picture framing studio serving palm beach county for over 35 years. Largest selection in south Florida with 1000’s of framing choices from a variety of exclusive materials...

$617,000

$617,000

Cash Flow: $232,746

Established Physical Therapy office in Central Florida

Seminole County, FL

This Physical Therapy practice located in Central Florida, is a professional clinic dedicated to providing personalized and confidential care. With 15 years in business the office specializes in...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $211,734

Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, Regulatory Consulting Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Founded in 2011, the Company is a niche consulting and advisory firm serving in cell therapy, gene and gene-modified cell therapies, other regenerative medicines, tissue engineering, and cell-based...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,144,000

Patented Universal Tumor-Targeting Drug Delivery Platform Co.

Irvine, CA

This pharmaceutical company has developed and patented a universal tumor-targeting drug-delivery platform that can improve the safety and efficacy of many existing chemo treatments, with the ability...

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

Pool Service Business

South Carolina

This company, launched by the founder and present owner in 2008, is a full-service pool care provider with over 30 years of expertise, offering a wide range of services designed to meet every pool...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $149,030

Profitable Home Services Business ($60B Industry)

Kelowna, BC

Established Franchise Opportunity in Kelowna, BC We’re seeking the right buyer for a long-standing CertaPro Painters® business in Kelowna, British Columbia—a market known for its natural beauty,...

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$610,000

$610,000

Cash Flow: $119,500

Snyder's-Lance Chip Route, Bordentown, NJ

Bordentown, NJ

Snyder’s-Lance Chip route for sale in the Bordentown, New Jersey region for $325,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $35,000 down! Currently generating an estimated...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $82,155

Profitable Simple business, Huge growth potential

Houston, TX

Simple Side Business- Great Opportunity for Expansion Profitable business! Valet Trash contracts with established properties for six years! Sometimes in business, you have to be at the right place at...

$12,000

$12,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

April Greenwood

We Sell Restaurants

Serving Duval County, FL

We Sell Restaurants® is the industry leader in restaurants for sale. Our mission is to sell more restaurants than anyone else – PERIOD and our name says it all. We Sell Restaurants! We are specialists in selling restaurants, restaurant space for lease and we lead the nation in franchise restaurants for sale that are open and operating - franchise resales. The We Sell Restaurants® brand is known nationwide for professionalism, industry knowledge and unmatched service. Whether you are in the market to buy a restaurant, find a restaurant for lease, resell a restaurant franchise or sell an independent restaurant or bar, the We Sell Restaurants® brand is unmatched in experience and knowledge. Our website is an invaluable resource where we focus on sharing knowledge, information and of course, restaurant for sale listings. We train and certify the best in the industry with the only Certified Restaurant Broker® program in the nation. We are franchisors as well as a resource to the restaurant and franchise industry. Our restaurant brokers are knowledgeable, educated and professional. We Sell Restaurants® was created by the dynamic team of Eric and Robin Gagnon, the most productive restaurant brokers in the nation. This well-known team not only sells more restaurants than anyone else in the U.S. but they also write, present and serve in national organizations that support the industry. These industry experts are frequent radio hosts and guests on the topics of buying and selling restaurants.

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Historical Tour Bus Company With A Fun Atmosphere

Texas

TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF HOUSTON. LISTING REF # 76931-601656 Who says you shouldn’t mix business and pleasure?! This is a unique opportunity for the history buff/wine enthusiast to do just that...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $25,328

Thrive in a Territory Full of Opportunity with Fibrenew Catawba Valley

Granite Falls, NC

Turnkey Fibrenew Franchise in High-Demand Territory – Hickory & Lake Norman, NC Be Your Own Boss in a Business You’ll Love! This is your chance to take over a thriving Fibrenew franchise with a...

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$125,000

$125,000

NEW PRICE: Additional- 3 Retail Marijuana Retail Stores

$4,000,000 - Seattle, WA

$4,000,000

Seattle, WA

Tom Gordon

Skyline Properties, Inc

NEW PRICE! Wildlife Control Service Business

Sarasota County, FL

Established in 2016 this Sarasota, Florida based wildlife and rodent control service business is being offered for an asking price of $65,000. The business is a family-owned company with a quality...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $55,942

Natural All-Purpose Cleaning Supply

Houston, TX

Here's a unique opportunity to own and grow a remarkable start-up business that has made significant strides in the cleaning product industry over the past three years. Due to unforeseen health...

$85,000

$85,000

B2B - Print, Promotional & Marketing Center

Grafton County, NH

This is a great opportunity to take over a well known Grafton County business w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local businesses. It...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $188,975

Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route, Panama City, FL

Panama City, FL

Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Panama City, Florida area for $99,000! Company financing available with $15,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $312,520 per year in...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $50,700

Crown Bakeries Bread Routes, Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg, SC

Crown Bakeries Bread Routes distributorship for sale in the Spartanburg, Greenville, South Carolina region for $136,500! Distributorship consists of 3 established routes. These routes currently have...

$136,500

$136,500

Cash Flow: $67,600

Awesome Opportunity Pool Cleaning

Hillsborough County, FL

65 Ongoing Accounts South Tampa Area Vey High-End clients You can run this business from your home, All you need is a garage or storage unit to store your basic supplies This is a fantastic...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $59,746

Mission's Tortilla Route, Southwest Aurora, CO

Aurora, CO

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Southwest Aurora, Colorado region for $140,000! Currently generating $570,994 in yearly sales and nets $78,568. Distributorship and territory are purchased...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $78,568

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

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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