Chicago, IL
Service Established Businesses For Sale
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Home-Based Property Management Company In Chicago
Property Damage, Restoration And Cleaning Business In Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Own Your Mornings: 31-Year Bakery Route, 3 Hours/Day, $100K+/Year
Maplewood, NJ
Established business, Start working today!
Marysville, WA
Turnkey Flight School + Loan Portfolio - $1.6M Rev - Midwest Metro
Landscape Design and Build masonry company.
Commack, NY
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
Pittsburgh - Home Based Property Management Firm
Pittsburgh, PA
Local & Non-Medical - Kansas City Home Care Company
Kansas City, MO
Buy a Laundromat w Low Down Payment
Dallas County, TX
Profitable Landscape Design Firm with Scalable Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
Established Profitable Fitness Center, Turnkey, Immaculate Facility
Connecticut
5 Star Junk Removal Co for Sale, 2024 Isuzu Dump Truck + All Permits
Marin County, CA
Established Business Brokerage Territory
$97,500
Lexington County, SC
Public Sector & Youth Ad Sales Specialist
Monmouth County, NJ
Home Improvement Business
Detroit, MI
Merrell Stout
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Greenville County, SC
Viking's leadership in the industry has pioneered and set the professional standard by which all Intermediary firms are measured. Viking Mergers & Acquisitions is committed to work diligently with every client, as an advocate providing a comprehensive consultative approach to each and every business transaction. Our goal is clear: to maximize the value you derive from buying a business.
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Lakewood Ranch, FL Pool Route for Sale!
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Landscaping Maintenance Services
Cave Creek, AZ
Full Service Remote Digital Marketing Agency
Chatham County, NC
Premier Texas Environmental Services Company
Texas
$200K+ Revenue | Power Washing & Outdoor Services Business
Smithville, MO
Corporate Language Services
Utah
Premium Hardwood Firewood Business with Year-Round Demand
Richmond City County, VA
Custom Interior Design Fulfillment Business
Hamilton County, IN
Price Drop, Cash Flowing DSD Route | Recession Resistant
$55,000
Deschutes County, OR
Absentee Cash Flowing 18-Room Boarding House For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mercer County, NJ
Executive Suites and Virtual Office Company
Virginia
Construction Pool Builder
Marion County, FL
IT Staffing & Workforce Solutions with Nearshore & Offshore Delivery
Seminole County, FL
Eco-Friendly Garment Cleaning Business 32 Year History
North Carolina
Absentee Western Nassau County Card Laundromat - $140K Net
Floral Park, NY
Law Firm
Pennsylvania
Interior Design Firm
St. George, UT
Real Estate Brokerage for Sale
Las Vegas, NV
Decatur Pool Service Route for Sale
DeKalb County, GA
Stable Service Business with Commercial Accounts
$5,400,000
Columbia, PA
Mosquito Shield and Decorate With Lights - Greensboro
Stoneville, NC
Home Based Company - Profitable Spray Insulation - Columbus
Columbus, OH
@ Laundromat w/i "43 Machines + 10 yrs Lease", Brooklyn, NY 11212
Brooklyn, NY
Established Web Design Agency With Recurring Revenue
Brooklyn, NY
Carpet Cleaning Company in Northern Idaho
Bonner County, ID
Tastykake Route – Millville NJ - $70k Down
Millville, NJ
Well-Established Organic Dry-Cleaning Plant – Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Well-Established Pool Route in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, FL
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Cook County, MN
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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9 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Tacoma, WA
New Remodeled Laundromat w New Equipment-High End Area
San Francisco, CA
Well Known "559 Pro Landscape" and "Bulk Yard" For Sale in Fresno, CA
$675,000
Fresno, CA
Screen Printing and Vehicle Wrap Business For Sale in Metro NOLA
Louisiana
Commercial Electrical Contractor – DFW
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
Specialized Telecom Engineering & Safety Services | Special Niche
Parker County, TX
Cedar Hummus Route (6226)
Woodbury, NY
Coin Laundry with Proven History and Growth Potential
Gwinnett County, GA
$11.25M Tampa Bay Waste & Recycling Platform + 4.02 AC Industrial Real
Tampa, FL
Top-Rated Mold Remediation & Biohazard Firm – NJ/NY Territory
New Jersey
Buy or Sell a Service Business
Service businesses are some of the most commonly listed for sale on BizBuySell, and include a wide range of people and process driven companies that sell expertise or labor rather than physical products. Common businesses are home and commercial services (cleaning, inspections, renovation, HVAC, automotive services), business services (marketing, signage, printing, brokerage, coworking), route based and asset light operations (parking management, entertainment routes), and franchised service brands. These businesses typically operate on contract , project , or recurring service models, generating revenue through service fees, ongoing maintenance agreements, route accounts, memberships, or territory based franchises, often with relatively low inventory requirements and scalable staffing.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 4,761 |
| Asking Price | $375,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $665,160 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $170,304 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $189,890 | $375,000 | $920,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $325,000 | $95,000 |
| Median | $665,160 | $170,304 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,403,408 | $321,804 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.44 | 1.66 |
| Median | 0.74 | 2.63 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.13 | 3.64 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $375,000, though prices range from under $189,890 to well over $920,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $665,160 and owners earn a median of $170,304, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Service Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Service Businesses, revenue multiples range from 0.44 to 1.13, with a median of 0.74. Earning multiples range from 1.66 to 3.64, with the median at 2.63. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.74 times its annual revenue, and 2.63 times its annual owner earnings.
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