Chicago, IL
$3,000,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Profitable & Established Laundromat
Est Staff Consultancy with Blue Chip Clientele #1967
Illinois
$1,500,000
Exterior Residential/Commercial Fence Business w/ High Margins
Greensboro, NC
$279,990
Cambridge Company w/ High Profits: Property Damage and Restoration
Cambridge, MA
$140,000
Installation & Manufacturing Company – High Demand - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
$279,990
Insurance Agency (Local & Independent)
Boston, MA
$104,899
Residential & B2B Flooring Company: Excellent Profitability
Lafayette, LA
$214,990
Respected Personal Care & Home Assistance Business
Saint Louis, MO
$249,900
Growing In-Home Care Provider with Specialized Service Programs
Cincinnati, OH
$250,000
Niche Aviation Cleaning Business with Strong Repeat Clients
Tucson, AZ
$399,900
Specialized Food Service Cleaning Business, Scalable & Proven Model
Denver, CO
$595,000
Scalable Property Performance Company With Reliable Workflow
Oklahoma City, OK
$330,000
Streamlined Energy Upgrade Company With Built-In Demand
Birmingham, AL
$310,000
Established Insulation Business| Scalable Model + National Brand Power
$500,000
Rocky Hill, CT
Recession-Proof Insulation Company With Strong Brand Appeal
Houston, TX
$349,900
Power Wash Brand Positioned for Multi-Truck Expansion
Zionsville, IN
$369,000
Jason Sanders
First Midwest Advisors
Serving Jackson County, MI
First Midwest Advisors, LLC (https://firstmidwestadvisors.com/) First Midwest Advisors utilizing 25 years of corporate experience to represent sellers and buyers of small to medium sizes business from a variety of industries. We assist business owners on various types of transactions through the Mergers and Acquisition process. First Midwest Advisors works with businesses looking to exit their business or seeking to expand with a strategic acquisition. We evaluate strategic and financial goals by taking the time to listen to our clients’ short- and long-term needs, and then we develop a comprehensive plan for an exit or acquisition strategy to achieve their goals.
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Fast-Growth Exterior Cleaning Operation with Repeat Revenue
Kalamazoo, MI
$385,000
Surface Care Brand with Repeat Clients and High Yield per Route
Toledo, OH
$295,000
Surface Cleaning Operation Designed for Scale and Speed
Fort Wayne, IN
$299,000
Fast-Growth Exterior Cleaning Operation with Repeat Revenue
Charleston, WV
$349,900
Niche Pressure Cleaning Business with Unique Market Edge
Temple, TX
$395,000
Scalable Exterior Cleaning Business with Unique Wash Method
Fairfield, CT
$399,900
Scalable Damage Recovery Brand with Built-In Insurance Referrals
Columbia, SC
$239,000
Premium Contents Restoration Business with Strong Insurance Pipeline
Chattanooga, TN
$175,000
Unique Janitorial Retail Supply Store & Janitorial Service
$1,150,000
North Kansas City, MO
Profitable Outdoor Solutions Company in Rapid-Growth Market
Boston, MA
$249,000
Scalable Residential & Commercial Fence Services Business
Houston, TX
$285,000
High-Performance Floor Coating Company with Exclusive Technology
Carrollton, SC
$175,000
Opportunity for Profitable and Established Hair Salon
Pompano Beach, FL
$124,500
Well Established Dry Cleaners / Retiring
Catonsville, MD
$295,000
Roll Back Dumpster Business
White House, TN
$525,000
Local Memphis Service Business – Verifiable Net Profits
Collierville, TN
$750,000
Established Franchise Resale – Proven Cash Flow, 3 Territories
Lincoln, NE
$325,000
Preschool + RE: $488K SDE - 50 YR History, Buyer Friendly Loan
Ventura County, CA
$1,350,000
Established Dryer Vent Cleaning Franchise Resale – Washington, DC
Silver Spring, MD
$289,900
Near St. Louis, MO: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$1,920,000
Saint Louis, MO
Leading K-12 Digital Citizenship Training Company
Utah
$650,000
Residential & Commercial Fencing - Outdoor Services
Weber County, UT
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $334,228
Outdoor Services - Residential & Commercial Fence Installation
Cook County, IL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $334,225
Well Established Dry Cleaning Plant for Sale
Washington, DC
$1,200,000
Ideally Located Laundromat For Sale With Parking
Philadelphia, PA
$295,000
Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
Auto Glass and Residential Repair and Replacement
South Dakota
$399,000
Densely Located Laundromat With Property For Sale In Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
$1,250,000
Jessica Richer
Hannah Commercial Real Estate
Serving Albany County, NY
The Richer Team at Hanna Commercial Real Estate is located in the Greater Albany Region. The team includes seasoned commercial real estate professionals focusing all areas of commercial transactions for both buyers and sellers. We take great pride in our client centric, full-service representation across all commercial transactions.
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Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway
San Diego County, CA
$2,270,000
Profitable MRI Diagnostics Business For Sale
Essex County, NJ
$2,500,000
Colorado-Based Disaster Restoration Franchise – Profitable, Reputable
$150,000
Longmont, CO
Flowers Bread Route (6177)
Ramsey, NJ
$330,000
Flowers Bread Route (6178)
Sparta, NJ
$405,000
Profitable Residential Cleaning Service
Summit County, OH
$185,000
Executively Operated Services Company – Verifiable Net Income
Nashville, TN
$619,000
Reputable Leather Restoration Business – Stable Revenue, Franchiseable
Orange County, CA
$675,000
Authentic Indian Food Truck – Equipped - Ready to Serve
Houston, TX
$125,000
The Best FedEx Express Integrated P&D operation in middle Tennessee
Tennessee
$1,750,000
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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