Columbus, OH
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Growing Household Asset Recovery Firm
Profitable Landscape Surface Solutions Enterprise
Chattanooga, TN
Established, Open and Operating Franchise Resale
Lorain County, OH
Pack & Ship - Price Reduced - Must Sell
Lakewood, CO
High-Touch Rejuvenation Spa Focused on Bio-Performance
Harrisburg, PA
Profitable Property Liquidation Service with Strong Client Loyalty
Fort Worth, TX
East End Power Route – 144K Cases, Strong Accounts, Brand-New Depot
Riverhead, NY
Garage Door Installation and Service, Commercial and Residential
Stafford County, VA
Premier Regional Landscaping
King County, WA
Artificial Turf Installation Company - Durham
Durham, NC
State of the Art Coin Laundry - Semi-Passive Operations
Charlotte, NC
Profitable Carpet Cleaning Business #1089
Jefferson City, MO
Groundbreaking Site Development & Infrastructure Leader (37849)
Florida
FedEx Linehaul Business for Sale – 10 Team Routes - Scalable
$4,500,000
Kansas City, MO
Landscaping Company
New Hampshire
Established Rural Water Treatment & Pump Service Business – Texas
Young County, TX
Heather Valeri, Broker of Distinction
Meridian Business Advisors
Serving Charleston County, SC
Ranked top 10 business brokerage firms in the USA and ranked #1 best business advisory firm in South Carolina. Meridian Business Advisors is a leader in industry. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, our company offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business experts. We strive for complete confidentiality and work with our clients through all phases before and after the sale to ensure a smooth transition. We are also an independent business brokerage company and a trailblazer for the industry. We strive to raise the bar on best practices, technology and service. We are powered by the EXP Realty global network. Plus, part of the top 10 real estate team in the USA- Legacy Group International with over $100m in real estate sales for 2025.
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Healthcare Recruiting Company
Public Works Landscaping
California
Turnkey Commercial Service Business With Established Customer Base
Rawson, OH
Established Healthcare Staffing Agency
San Diego County, CA
Profitable Central Virginia Landscape Company
Virginia
Lawn Care Franchise Opportunity – Established Brand, Recurring Revenue
Bedford County, TN
Commercial Cleaning & Floor Care Company
Volusia County, FL
Established Coastal Linen Service | Eastern NC | Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Onslow County, NC
** High-Margin Licensing & Software Platform - $250k Last 90 Days **
$1,150,000
Houston, TX
Established Contractor Business
Lee County, FL
High Volume Event Catering Business FOR SALE
Howard County, MD
Established Landscaping Business in Growing Area
Parker County, TX
Reliable Junk Removal & Hauling for Homes and Small Businesses
Baltimore County, MD
Locally Owned Specialty Contractor Plus Design Center
Ottawa County, MI
Residential handyman service
Naples, FL
Portage – South Haven Michigan Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
South Haven, MI
Portage – South Haven Michigan Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Portage, IN
Upscale Neighborhood Restaurant – Profitable, Turnkey Operation
Berrien County, MI
Property Management: Business W/ Reoccurring Revenues
Charleston, WV
Established Landscaping Business for Sale
$515,836
Friendswood, TX
Property Management Business (Insured/Licensed) - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Home Based Dumpster Business: Residential and Commercial
Atlanta, GA
Established Landscaping Business for Sale
Parrish, FL
Niche High-Value Item Salvage Specialists
Des Moines, IA
Restaurant for Sale Perfect for Coffee, Café, or Sandwich Concept
Tallahassee, FL
HVAC company with strong growth and profit.
Atlanta, GA
Profitable Alterations Business - Fully Staffed
Gwinnett County, GA
Fully Remote National Mobile Notary Business For Sale
Las Vegas, NV
John Higgins
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Serving Kane County, IL
Putting Clients First!
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Established Specialty Restoration & Commercial Services Company
Tucker, GA
16 FedEx Ground Routes, Fredericksburg (Stafford) VA - SBA ELIGIBLE
Fredericksburg, VA
High-end Residential Gardening Services Business
Phoenix, AZ
24 FedEx Ground Routes, Columbia MO
Columbia, MO
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Grand Rapids MI
Grand Rapids, MI
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Mesquite (Dallas) TX - 2.0 Integrated!
Mesquite, TX
15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA
Oceanside, CA
6 FedEx Linehaul Team Runs - Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
5 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA. 2.0 integrated.
South San Francisco, 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 | 4,761 |
| Asking Price | $375,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $665,160 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $170,218 |
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 | $324,983 | $94,991 |
| Median | $665,160 | $170,218 |
| 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 $170,218, 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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