REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
Service Established Businesses For Sale
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North Bay 35-Year Catering & Event Business w Commercial Real Estate
Pest Control For Sale
Brevard County, FL
Underground Residential Plumbing Company in Northeast TN
Tennessee
Must Sell! $148K Cash Flow |Dryer Vent Business | Seller Financing
New York, NY
Mobile B2B Compliance Business with Recurring Commercial Accounts
Cherry Hill, NJ
Prime Orlando Jewelry + Repair/Locksmith/Optics In Sedano's 18 yrs old
Orlando, FL
Dry cleaning plant - outstanding condition!
Worcester County, MA
Restaurant Property + Rental Income | Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Antonio, TX
Established Real Estate Brokerage
Lubbock, TX
30 Year Commercial Cleaning Company. Profitable
Charlotte County, VA
Established, Scalable, IT Recruitment Solutions with Growth Momentum
Local Unit: Essential Services Company - Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC
Rocky Comfort Cabins: A Unique Turnkey Investment for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Makanda, IL
High Profit Window Cleaning Business in Cleveland!
$65,000
Cleveland, OH
Established Painting Business
Asheville, NC
Established Arborist Landscaping Company for Sale by Retiring Owner
Riverside County, CA
Richard Gadberry
Three Oaks Advisory Services
Serving Dallas County, TX
Three Oaks Advisory Services is a boutique M&A and business brokerage firm that takes a holistic approach to selling a business—setting us apart from traditional brokerage firms. We believe the most critical step in the process is ensuring that your exit strategy and expectations align with the realities of selling your business at the right price and time. Our process begins with crafting an exit strategy tailored to your specific timing and goals, forming the foundation for a successful "go-to-market" approach. Before listing your business for sale, we conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand your unique situation and needs. The core components of a Three Oaks assessment include: Business Valuation Market Analysis Bank Prequalification High-Level Tax Review Buy-Out Analysis By partnering with Three Oaks, you’ll gain a complete understanding of your business, including its most likely price, terms, and potential offers.
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High end residential hardscaping business in Fairfield County CT.
Monroe, CT
Established, Profitable, Turn Key, Locksmith
Hartford County, CT
Restaurant East Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL
Home Services - 40% Recurring Revenue - Sales Forward Business
Orange County, CA
RSVP Direct Mail Franchise - Cincinnati/Dayton Market
Indianapolis, IN
Commercial Beverage machine installation & Service business for sale
Baldwin County, AL
Electronics and Appliance Retailers #69695
Louisiana
$65K Home Inspection Franchise, Est. 2001 (Unbroker Exclusive)
Dallas County, TX
High Profit Window Cleaning Business in Seattle!
$75,000
Seattle, WA
Turnkey Auto Service with Real Estate & Room to Expand
North Carolina
High Volume SE Michigan Vending route with Seller Financing available
Detroit, MI
Bread Route (National Brand) – Sparta NJ - $75k down
Sparta, NJ
Florida Based Provider of IT Staff Augmentation Services
Leon County, FL
Established Axe-Throwing Venue — Central Texas Metro
Texas
Premier Upscale Restaurant & Banquet Venue
Lehigh County, PA
Premium Self-Service Laundry Business
Philadelphia, PA
Profitable Commercial and Residential Inspection Franchise
Orange County, FL
High Margin Tree Service Business
Johnson County, KS
Premier NY Party Rental & Holiday Lighting Company
Suffolk County, NY
High Profit Window Cleaning Business in Portland!
$69,000
Portland, OR
Established Residential Cleaning Business with Loyal Clients
Shelby County, AL
Long Running Successful Lawn Care / Snow Removal Business For Sale
Johnstown, PA
Established Hispanic/Guatemalan Restaurant & Deli-Near Route 46 e
Bergen County, NJ
Premier NYC Carpet, Restoration & Upholstery Co. | 31 Yrs |
New York County, NY
CONTRACT PENDING! Laundromat & building, ,Waukegan, IL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Waukegan, IL
7-Unit South Florida STR Rental Arbitrage Portfolio
Hollywood, FL
Established and Profitable Home-Based Production and Animation
New York County, NY
Profitable Tower Service Company in West Michigan-Inventory Included
Grand Rapids, MI
Todd Swann
Swann Real Estate
Serving Volusia County, FL
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North Port Pool Service Route for Sale
Charlotte County, FL
Established Medical Wellness Franchise with Recurring Membership
Escambia County, FL
Water Well Pump Service
$1,400,000
Kalispell, MT
Jackson - Home Based Property Management Firm
Jackson, MS
Business Sale Opportunity - Established Rural & in Town FedEx CSA
Knoxville, TN
Motivated Seller-Recurring B2B Service Routes & Customers
Indianapolis, IN
Fort Worth/Austin/OKC Residential Mosquito Treatment (UNDER LOI)
Fort Worth, TX
Premier Luxury Commercial & Res Design & Build Firm – South Florida
Palm Beach County, FL
Established North Dallas Franchise with Recurring Commercial Revenue
Richardson, TX
Rare Opportunity: Successful Dry Cleaners for Sale! – Owners Retiring
Vallejo, CA
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 | 4,862 |
| Asking Price | $370,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $655,269 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $175,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $189,999 | $370,000 | $900,000 |
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 | $330,000 | $97,000 |
| Median | $655,269 | $175,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,425,664 | $319,862 |
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 | 0.43 | 1.62 |
| Median | 0.73 | 2.62 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.11 | 3.65 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $370,000, though prices range from under $189,999 to well over $900,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $655,269 and owners earn a median of $175,000, 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 0.43 to 1.11, with a median of 0.73. Earning multiples range from 1.62 to 3.65, with the median at 2.62. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.73 times its annual revenue, and 2.62 times its annual owner earnings.
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