San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Government Procurement Contracting Business Navy Focus San Diego
It's All Good Cleaning Services
Mico, TX
$200,000
Turnkey Restoration Franchise in Booming Market
Grand Rapids, MI
$300,000
Home-Based Direct Mail Advertising Business
Davis County, UT
$180,000
Profitable Cleaning Business for Sale!
Weston, FL
$90,000
Profitable and Proven: Established Septic Services Business for Sale
Warren County, NJ
$1,200,000
Profitable Landscaping & Hardscaping Company w/ Government Contract
Dayton, MD
$750,000
Turnkey Laundromat Central Tampa-Price Reduced
Tampa, FL
$129,000
Industrial Fill / Contractor Dump Site Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Springfield, IL
$550,000
Growing Pool Service Business in SE Texas! (18028)
Texas
$960,000
Private Established Postal shop in Fresno,CA
Fresno, CA
$85,000
Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
Thriving New England Outdoor Services Company
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Massachusetts
$7,000,000
Established Sweeping Service Company in NW Oregon / SW Washington
$4,600,000
Oregon
Downtown Washateria / Laundromat
Houston, TX
$158,500
High-Growth Recruitment Firm With Nearshore Advantage
The Woodlands, TX
$800,000
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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Sarasota Pool Route for Sale!
Sarasota, FL
$112,380
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Uvalde TX
Uvalde, TX
$995,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, Austin TX
Pflugerville, TX
$990,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes, Saint Paul MN
Saint Paul, MN
$1,355,000
Remodeled Laundromat & New Equipment-Near New Brunswick, NJ -$150,000
New Brunswick, NJ
$150,000
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$429,000
Tucson, AZ: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$1,000,000
Tucson, AZ
Established Visual Communications Business in the Baltimore area!
Baltimore, MD
$400,000
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Profitable Pool Biz — $340k Gross ’24 — Assets Included — $300k
Sarasota, FL
$300,000
Established Cleaning Business
Missouri
$120,000
Restaurant/Catering Business For Sale in South Jersey
New Jersey
$799,000
Architectural Design Firm
Myrtle Beach, SC
$496,000
Kirkland Cleaning Business
Kirkland, WA
$200,000
"** RBOMN **: Grocery Market Corner Lot St. Paul (St. Paul, MN)
Saint Paul, MN
$175,000
Quality Arborist Business for Sale in Essex County
Essex County, NJ
$2,000,000
Residual Income - Hood Cleaning Business In New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
$249,000
Home Improvement Siding Business in Cleveland, OH
$125,000
Cleveland, OH
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
Scalable Exterior Wash System in Booming Niche
Cleveland, OH
$335,000
Iconic brand, strong performer in Victoria County
Victoria County, TX
$800,000
Digital Marketing Agency w/ 30+ Active Clients – Remote & Scalable
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$95,000
Tampa, FL Pool Route for Sale!
Tampa Palms, FL
$29,040
Real Estate Speculator Business for Sale
Kansas
$4,500,000
Solid Pest Control Business / Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$615,000
Turnkey Laundromat Opportunity in Prime Bethany Location
Bethany, OK
$750,000
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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Med Spa In Long Island, NY For Sale
Nassau County, NY
$599,000
Tampa-Based Commercial Roofing Business with 30-Year Reputation
Tampa, FL
$1,150,000
Sacramento, CA: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$2,470,000
Sacramento, CA
Event Décor Business – Staff & GM in Place
Charleston County, SC
$145,000
Profitable Commercial Services Company
Missouri
$4,700,000
Auto Parts and Vehicle Maintenance - 42569 **Cash Only**
Orange County, FL
$100,000
Staffing Company
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $748,008
Mission Foods Tortilla Route
Peoria, IL
$120,000
Incredible Mission Tortillas Route
East Peoria, IL
$135,000
Multi-service Law Firm for Sale - Alberta
Alberta
$600,000
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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