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Service Businesses For Sale in Iowa

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Window Cleaning Businesses for Sale - Iowa City. Very Profitable!

Iowa City, IA

Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts, including a $160K/year commercial contract, for a 5-year duration. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you...

$150,000

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$150,000

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13 FedEx P&D Routes - Eastern Iowa Area

Iowa

Business Overview: Contracted Service Area (CSA) servicing the Eastern Iowa Area Route mix includes 50% Home Delivery (HD) and 50% Commercial (Ground) Currently operating 13 P&D routes, including 1...

$749,000

EBITDA: $237,305

$749,000

EBITDA: $237,305

Specialized Legal Practice w/ Strong Niche Focus - Proven Track Record

Linn County, IA

This well-established plaintiff legal practice has built a dominant position serving a specialized client demographic in the Midwest. The firm has cultivated deep expertise in a specific area of...

$1,125,000

Cash Flow: $1,775,000

$1,125,000

Cash Flow: $1,775,000

Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start Up

2023 Affiliate-Owned Unit Performance* • $868,659 Gross Revenue • $235,276 EBITDA • 27% EBITDA Margin Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by...

$550,000

$550,000

Profitable Mobile Service Business with Repeat Customers

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Linn County, IA

This well-established and highly profitable residential and commercial service company features proven systems, experienced employees, a loyal customer base, and operations throughout several Eastern...

$400,000

$400,000

EBITDA: $168,882

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Growing Surface Refinishing Business | $361K TTM Revenue

Polk County, IA

ESTABLISHED SURFACE REFINISHING BUSINESS Established surface restoration and refinishing franchise serving a protected regional territory, with approximately $361,146 in trailing-12-month revenue and...

$129,000

$129,000

Highly Scalable multi-state Framework – Turnkey Power washing Business

Des Moines, IA

The core operations of the business are heavily driven by commercial and residential power washing, air barrier applications, and sealing. While power washing serves as the high-volume foundation, air...

$760,568

$760,568

B2B Print, Promo & Marketing Business

Scott County, IA

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in Scott County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation and...

$150,000

$150,000

Top Private Investigation Agency in IOWA - Established & Profitable!

Des Moines, IA

Overview: A midwest Private Investigation Agency that has been established for over 25 years and rated #1 on Google search engine in Iowa is for sale. This would be a great opportunity for a former...

$380,000

$380,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Window Cleaning

Bettendorf, IA

Established and highly reputable window cleaning company with a strong presence in the local market. The business generates consistent and recurring revenue through loyal residential and commercial...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $49,542

Maid Right
Franchise

Available in Iowa

Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, Maid Right is the perfect choice when it comes to franchising. Our lucrative house cleaning franchise offers all the benefits of being a small business owner with the support of a larger, established brand.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $520,441

Merry Maids Cleaning Franchise Located in Cedar Rapids, IA
Asset Sale

Cedar Rapids, IA

MERRY MAIDS CLEANING FRANCHISE - ASSET SALE Established cleaning franchise opportunity in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, available through asset sale. This turnkey residential and light janitorial cleaning...

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$450,000

$450,000

15 FedEx Ground Routes, Dubuque IA - MOTIVATED SELLER

Dubuque, IA

PRICE REDUCED!! Imagine owning 15 well-established FedEx Ground pickup and delivery routes in Dubuque, Iowa - a turnkey operation that's been generating strong profits for years. You'll love how these...

$1,075,000

$1,075,000

EBITDA: $343,000

Established Window +++ Cleaning Franchise- Residential and Commercial

Polk County, IA

Turnkey opportunity to acquire an established residential and commercial cleaning franchise serving the Des Moines metro. The business has operated in the market since 2015 and offers multiple revenue...

$245,000

$245,000

Thriving Wine & Beverage Industry Publication Business

Humboldt County, IA

Discover a unique and thriving opportunity in the wine and beverage industry with this established B2B publication business. This enterprise boasts two niche publications. These publications are...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $273,038

Exterior Cleaning Company With Recurring Accounts

Des Moines, IA

This mobile exterior-cleaning company provides pressure washing and related property-maintenance services for commercial and residential customers. Services may include cleaning building exteriors,...

$259,500

$259,500

Cash Flow: $163,900

Chrystal Bell

Aspen Business Consultants

Serving Polk County, IA

Business ownership is one of the most powerful ways to create financial independence, long-term wealth, and control over your professional future. My role is to help entrepreneurs evaluate, acquire, and grow the right business opportunity with clarity and confidence. Through Aspen Business Consultants, I work with individuals and investors who are exploring business ownership for the first time, expanding their portfolio, or transitioning from corporate careers into entrepreneurship. Rather than pushing a transaction, my approach focuses on understanding each client’s goals, strengths, financial position, and lifestyle priorities to identify businesses that truly fit. I assist buyers throughout the entire acquisition process, including evaluating opportunities, understanding financial performance, reviewing key metrics, assessing risk, and navigating due diligence. My goal is to help clients make informed decisions based on real data, not just excitement about an opportunity. Many buyers underestimate the complexity of purchasing a business. There are operational systems to evaluate, financial structures to understand, teams to lead, and growth opportunities to assess. Having the right guidance can make the difference between simply buying a job and acquiring a business that can grow and scale over time. Whether you are looking for an owner-operator opportunity, a semi-absentee investment, or a platform for long-term expansion, I help simplify the process and provide strategic guidance every step of the way. Business ownership is not a one-size-fits-all journey. The right business should align with your skills, financial goals, and long-term vision—and finding that alignment is where the real work begins.

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Licensed & Insured Property Management Business – Reoccurring Revenues

Des Moines, IA

This established property management firm works with mostly investors who don’t have the time to manage their own portfolios of properties. The new owner will not need prior experience and not need...

$189,890

$189,890

Cash Flow: $136,700

Multi-Generational Dry-Cleaning Plant & Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sioux City, IA

Established dry cleaning plant with many years of success. Continually owned by the same family since 1909, Davenport Cleaners is a pillar of the community. Offering drop-off and pick-up services for...

$500,000

$500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Handyman Business – Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Territory

Vinton, IA

ESTABLISHED HANDYMAN BUSINESS - CEDAR RAPIDS & IOWA CITY TERRITORY This acquisition opportunity presents an established, branded handyman enterprise serving the high-demand Cedar Rapids and Iowa City...

$126,000

$126,000

Profitable Pavement Maintenance Business

Davenport, IA

Are you looking to invest in a business that provides essential services to a wide range of industries. This proven company specializes in line striping and pavement maintenance, helping property...

$490,000

$490,000

Cash Flow: $579,664

Scalable Mobile Screen Manufacturing Business

Cedar Rapids, IA

This appears to be a mobile screen repair and solar shading business. The clues point to an on-site service model with a mobile workshop, scheduling software, and repeat demand from homeowners and...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $160,244

Lapels Dry Cleaning
Franchise

Available Nationwide

The Future of Dry Cleaning!

$125,000

$125,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $379,118

Custom Closets & More - State of the Art - Lucrative

Des Moines, IA

Booming - High Tech (latest AI) Custom Closet Design & Installation business covering Des Moines and surroundings. Low overhead and great margins. While closets are our main revenue stream, we can...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $306,000

Commercial Route Business | Repeat B2B Customers

Des Moines, IA

Some of the most successful businesses aren't flashy—they simply solve a problem every day. This established commercial route business provides scheduled fuel delivery directly to fleets, contractors,...

$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $162,000

Momentum-Driven Interior Flooring Business

Des Moines, IA

This is a well positioned business in the home improvement space that brings the flooring shopping experience directly to the customer rather than requiring them to navigate a traditional retail...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $177,194

Scalable Exterior Home Protection Systems Installer

Des Moines, IA

This scalable exterior home protection systems installer specializes in comprehensive roofing, siding, gutter, and window solutions that safeguard properties against weather extremes while enhancing...

$338,000

$338,000

Cash Flow: $342,843

Breeden tree service inc

Cedar Rapids, IA

Up for sale is a turn key tree service. Breeden tree service inc has ben established for over 30 years. I am getting older and its time to sell. Gross depending on year...lowest year was 214k highest...

$170,000

$170,000

Home Improvement Business (Profitable/Unique) - Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

This unique home improvement business is for sale in this local market. We design, sell, manufacture, and install closets, pantries, garages, mudrooms, and laundry rooms. Unlike all other competitors...

$99,999

$99,999

Cash Flow: $180,000

12 FedEx P&D Routes for sale in Eastern Iowa (2.0 Express Integrated)

Iowa

- Experienced Manager and Lead Driver in place - Solid driver team with good tenure -2.0 Express Integrated business as of August 2nd 2025; annual projections are based on January 1st to June 12th,...

$965,000

$965,000

Cash Flow: $264,357

Des Moines Maintenance Services Business - Residential & Commercial

Des Moines, IA

This highly profitable maintenance services business is up for sale. The sale price includes a vehicle (late model box truck), inventory, and equipment assets. It yields solid net margins with very...

$296,400

$296,400

Cash Flow: $208,800

Franchise Home Inspection Business

Polk County, IA

This Franchise Home Inspection Business for sale in Central Iowa works with real estate professionals, home buyers and home sellers to deliver home inspection and radon testing services in the area....

$70,000

$70,000

Cash Flow: $51,590

*Motivated Seller*- Junk Removal Business - 4.9 Google Rating

Sioux City, IA

Established Junk Removal Business - Sioux City Market Leader This profitable junk removal operation has established itself as the dominant player in Sioux City's waste management market since 2022....

$97,000

$97,000

Cash Flow: $46,000

MaidPro
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Average Annual Franchise Revenue: $430,998* Award-winning MaidPro is America's most loved home cleaning franchise. Trusted for over 30 years by families and businesses alike.

$45,000

$45,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $430,998

20 FedEx Routes - Central Iowa

Iowa

Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 24 Trucks › 2 Managers › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the business. › Low mileage...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Cash Flow: $395,833

Colorful Home Services Brand Built for Growth and Community Impact

Cedar Rapids, IA

This modern painting business does more than just refresh walls; it builds relationships, delivers top-tier service, and taps into creative potential in local markets. Designed for someone looking to...

$445,000

$445,000

Cash Flow: $464,643

Resilient and Scalable Lint Removal and Dryer Safety Business

Des Moines, IA

This business operates in the residential and commercial maintenance space, offering professional dryer vent cleaning services that protect homeowners from fire risk, improve appliance performance,...

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $160,420

Absentee Coin Laundry in Dense Metro Area + Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Polk County, IA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, cash-flowing coin laundry in a prime Des Moines metro location. Currently operating as a Fully Absentee Owner-Operated business, this laundromat has...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Legacy Service & Sales Agri-Business in Central Iowa Opportunity

Iowa

Services to the local agricultural and farming communities include manure spreading, land rolling, equipment rental, trucking, and more. Locally owned and operated, the business also provides sales...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

Cash Flow: $875,000

Paul Davis Restoration
Franchise

Available in Iowa

Paul Davis has over a 97% success rate for franchises because success is part of our business model!

$500,000

$500,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $4,837,325

Best Deal - 4 FedEx Linehaul Routes, 3 Team, 1 Solo

Cedar Rapids, IA

- Established since 2023 - This is a set of 1 dedicated and 3 unassigned runs, including 3 teams and 1 solo. - The dedicated team is doing 6,000+ miles, you cannot find a better team run! - All routes...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $299,000

Very Profitable and Established Auto Parts Business in Eastern Iowa

Scott County, IA

CONTINGENT Retirement has created a unique opportunity to acquire this very profitable and established business. A potential owner does not need a background in automotive, although a background in...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $501,020

Midwest Home Health Agency

Iowa

This long-standing operator has a great reputation in the state of Iowa. Since the business was founded over 25 years ago, it has been providing services to a wide range of clients. The company has...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $209,501

Appliance and Repair

Polk County, IA

This established appliance repair service represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the essential services sector. Operating continuously with a proven track record, the business has...

$175,000

$175,000

EBITDA: $56,474

Furniture Repair & Custom Build Business

Iowa

The Furniture Repair & Custom Build Business has been designing, building, restoring, and repairing high-quality furniture in Iowa for many decades. The business is known for top-quality repair and...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $221,308

Rob Formanek

BEST Advisors

Serving Pottawattamie County, IA

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Aircraft Electronics

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Iowa

An excellent and rare opportunity to own an Aviation business with a 48-year history of outstanding service. This company has earned a national reputation for its avionics expertise, repair, and...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $390,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Waste Roll Off Container Business

Des Moines, IA

This residential and commercial waste service located in the Des Moines IA, area simplifies cleanup for homeowners, contractors, and property managers of all kinds. With a streamlined booking systems,...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $87,000

Drive With Cops

Iowa

This company works primarily with young adults, to instill the mindset and skills required to drive safely....

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $56,001

Real Estate Based Private Lending Opportunity

Iowa

This real estate based private lending opportunity has developed a proven system to identify lucrative deals with a steady and customizable deal flow pipeline. The business focuses on providing...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $525,790

Buy or Sell a Service Business in Iowa
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 Analyzed29
Asking Price$338,000
Reported Revenue$822,500
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$215,405
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$180,000$338,000$965,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in Iowa.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$468,870$160,815
Median$822,500$215,405
Upper Quartile$1,639,468$378,211

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale in Iowa.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.310.99
Median0.501.58
Upper Quartile0.683.63

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Service Business in Iowa?

The median asking price for an established Service Business in Iowa is $338,000, though prices range from under $180,000 to well over $965,000.

How much do Service Businesses owners in Iowa earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in Iowa is $822,500 and owners earn a median of $215,405, 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 in Iowa, revenue multiples range from 0.31 to 0.68, with a median of 0.50. Earning multiples range from 0.99 to 3.63, with the median at 1.58. This means the typical Service Business in Iowa may ask for around 0.50 times its annual revenue, and 1.58 times its annual owner earnings.

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