Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity
Commercial Landscaping Company
Charleston County, SC
$1,750,000
Electronics Business for Sale in TX
Dallas County, TX
$5,000,000
B2B Custom Products Manufacturing Franchise
Delaware County, PA
$1,250,000
Industrial Pressure Washing Company for Sale
Harris County, TX
$1,750,000
Welding Supply House
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $588,621
Repairable Salvage Vehicles
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$1,100,000
Architects and Building Restoration
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $146,723
Low Overhead with Solid Profit Margins
Arkansas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $306,586
35 Years of Protecting Texas Roofs
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $44,501
Commercial Glass Solutions
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $358,806
Multi-Store Office Products Company
Oklahoma
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $479,562
Top Roofing Company-General Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma
$1,600,000
Well-Established, Profitable Home Inspection Business for Sale
$199,000
Ocala, FL
Nationwide Commercial Seating & Décor Install Co.
Oklahoma
$1,800,000
Automotive and Light Truck Repair Center
Texas
$1,400,000
Allura Engel
EDGE Business Advisors
Serving Fulton County, GA
EDGE Business Advisors is a mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in small business and lower middle market transactions. With a commitment to helping business owners exit their businesses successfully, EDGE provides expert guidance throughout the sales process. The firm’s goal is to ensure a smooth transition that maximizes business value while preserving the owner's wealth. EDGE also assists businesses and entrepreneurs in acquiring companies, leveraging industry expertise to guide buyers through each stage of the acquisition process. From strategy and valuation to negotiations and closing, EDGE helps buyers make informed decisions and achieve successful outcomes. EDGE specializes in buyer-side services, helping clients with deal structuring, financing, and due diligence. Core services include mergers & acquisitions advisory, business brokerage, exit planning, business forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic consulting. The firm tailors solutions to meet each client’s unique business goals, providing expertise for successful outcomes. Whether clients are looking to sell or grow through acquisition, EDGE is dedicated to ensuring success. The team at EDGE Business Advisors brings extensive experience across industries, offering valuable insights from business operations, private equity, and finance. With a proven track record of facilitating millions in business transactions, EDGE helps clients secure financing, navigate tax advantages, and protect assets through proper planning. At EDGE Business Advisors, the mission is to help clients achieve their financial and business goals with confidence, offering personalized support to small businesses and lower middle market entrepreneurs.
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35 Years of Quality Workmanship
Louisiana
$999,000
Austin,Texas-Business Coaching Franchise
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $5,033,587
Fence Builder-Top of the Line
Oklahoma
$950,000
Residential House Cleaning Business on Nantucket
Nantucket, MA
$275,000
Dallas Pool Service Route for Sale
Dallas County, TX
$56,400
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Well Established Architectural Firm
Missouri
$500,000
Hood Cleaning Company In Memphis with Residual Income
Memphis, TN
$249,000
Carmel By The Sea Real Estate Company
$1,600,000
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
St Armands Bread Route – $330,000 - New Port Richey / Tarpon Springs
New Port Richey, FL
$330,000
Local Painting Services Business In Tampa
Tampa, FL
$150,000
Aircraft Detailing Services Company In Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AR
$499,000
Very Lucrative Used Manufactured Home Brokerage
Clackamas County, OR
$795,000
Lucrative Used Manufactured Home Brokerage
Clackamas County, OR
$795,000
Premier Painting Services (int. & ext.) - Essential & Lucrative
Fayetteville, NC
$95,000
Growing Franchise Insulation Business Servicing Orlando. Get in early!
Seminole County, FL
$149,900
Cutting-edge Custom Closets & More - Lucrative Business
Albuquerque, NM
$100,000
Pro Insulation Services | Lucrative, Essential & Thriving
Columbia, SC
$195,000
Established Property Management Business with clients over 20 yrs
Fontana, CA
$350,000
Trailer and container rental and sales
$700,000
Lake County, OH
Top-Quality Insulation (res. & comm.) - Essential & Lucrative
Denver, CO
$199,000
Insulation Professionals - Essential & Lucrative
Naples, FL
$200,000
Custom Closets & More - Thriving & Lucrative
Ann Arbor, MI
$100,000
Dryer Vent Cleaners - Lucrative & Simple Trade
Asheville, NC
$90,000
Dryer Vent Cleaning - Very Simple Labor - Huge Margins
Little Rock, AR
$95,000
Pool Service Route in Melbourne For Sale!
Melbourne, FL
$124,980
Distressed Landscaping Company
Allegheny County, PA
$2,700,000
Overhead & Sectional Door Contractor | 90% Commercial | $30K AOV
West Berlin, NJ
$500,000
Ty Bushart
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Washington County, AR
We Sell Restaurants is the nation’s largest business broker franchise focused exclusively on the sale of restaurants. With 20 years of experience, we have helped buy, sell and lease more hospitality locations nationwide than any other brand. We Sell Restaurants has carved an unparalleled niche in the industry as the nation's leading and only business broker franchise focused on restaurants. Formed over two decades ago, We Sell Restaurants is a vibrant and innovative company that operates in 45 states nationwide and delivers on the founder's vision to Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD. Our team achieves that mission by sharing a common set of core values that include: We know that Every Day is Game Day and We Act Accordingly We Treat Each Other, Our Clients and Internal Clients by the Golden Rule We Act with Integrity and Only Make Agreements We Are Willing and Able to Keep We Are the Brand and are Passionate about Sales Results We Create a Customer Service Experience Worth Sharing With top-flight experience crafted over decades of selling restaurants, along with previous expertise working in small businesses and in senior leadership roles for a Big 5 Accounting firm and a major Fortune 100 company, We Sell Restaurants leadership has deep financial, branding and marketing experience in restaurants, and small and big business. This collective experience allowed them to take the fragmented brokerage market and build a specialized practice for selling only restaurants with a systemic approach never before seen in the industry. We Sell Restaurants has recruited an experienced leadership team with experience spanning decades in business brokerage, franchise sales and customer service and operations.
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TastyKake Route (6175)
Hamilton Township, NJ
$229,000
Utz & Bachman Route (6174)
West Sand Lake, NY
$137,000
Boutique Staffing Firm with mixture of Temp and direct hire.
$550,000
Indiana
Very Profitable--Landscaping & Irrigation Business--South Florida
Delray Beach, FL
$1,439,000
Leading Wireless Internet Service Provider
Nevada
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $271,000
Tropicana Route - Jersey Shore - NO WEEKENDS
Staten Island, NY
$450,000
Tropicana Route - Jersey Shore - NO WEEKENDS
Toms River, NJ
$450,000
Axe Throwing Franchise with Bar & Food. MUST SELL - MAKE OFFER!
Hartford County, CT
$99,900
Established Seasonal Business Specializing in Holiday Decor
Cypress, TX
$300,000
Landscaping Company For Sale in New Haven County
New Haven County, CT
$125,000
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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