Calloway County, KY
This is an opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage and advisory territory operating under a nationally recognized franchise system in Calloway County, Kentucky. The business offers...
Service Businesses For Sale in Kentucky
Market Info
Established Business Brokerage Territory
Established Dry Cleaner | Multiple Locations, Route Service
Louisville, KY
This is is an opportunity to purchase a longstanding business with a trusted brand and decades of operating history in Kentucky. Recognized as a household name across generations of customers, the...
Cash Flow: $322,887
Fully equipped mobile detail business
Louisville, KY
The operation benefits from lower overhead while financial records reflect a healthy operation, generating robust cash flow. Making it an attractive opportunity for qualified buyers or investors...
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Exterior Services Business with Skilled Team
Louisville, KY
This is an established exterior property services business based in Louisville, Kentucky, serving residential and commercial clients throughout the surrounding areas. The company focuses on repair,...
Cash Flow: $4,200,000
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RSVP Direct Mail Franchise - Luxury Postcard Pack Mailings
Start Up
An established RSVP direct mail franchise is available for acquisition covering two major Kentucky markets — Louisville and Lexington — under a single franchise agreement. The protected territory...
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start Up
Average Annual Gross Sales $537,787 with average $120k return Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers with a tech-centric customer...
Established Executive Search Practice w Long Standing Corp Client
Kenton County, KY
The firm is led by two seasoned partners who have spent decades cultivating relationships across industries and maintaining a robust, highly valuable database of candidates and clients, supported by a...
Cash Flow: $126,644
Specialized Property Washing Business Ready for Scalable Growth
Lexington, KY
This property-washing company specializes in power and soft washing for residential and commercial clients, using a proprietary method designed to improve speed and quality. The dual customer base...
Cash Flow: $429,868
B2B Print, Promo & Marketing Business
Jefferson County, KY
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Jefferson County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
Cashflowing Coin Laundromat for Sale
Lexington, KY
Turn-Key Coin Laundromat for Sale – Fully Equipped & Recently Upgraded Set up for owner-operator Please note, financials will be sent upon receipt of proof of funds or preapproval letter from lender....
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Fibrenew
Franchise
Available in Kentucky
Mobile restoration service franchise serving six major markets. We repair leather, plastic, and vinyl in homes, cars, boats, planes, medical clinics, restaurants, and more.
Innovative Personal Space Design and Storage Business
Lexington, KY
This business operates in the home organization and interior improvement sector, designing, selling, and installing custom closet systems for residential clients seeking more functional storage. The...
Cash Flow: $121,565
Digital Marketing Agency – Step Out of Employment & Into Ownership
Louisville, KY
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and growing digital marketing agency with over $234K in Cash Flow. The Company offers consistent revenue, strong client retention, a lean and...
Cash Flow: $234,983
Profitable Property Repair and Maintenance Company
Louisville, KY
This property maintenance and repair business serves residential and commercial clients with repair and improvement services. The operating model combines a small skilled workforce with proprietary...
Cash Flow: $192,876
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Louisville, KY — $97,000
Louisville, KY
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Louisville, KY — $97,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale- Louisville KY - $97,000. The territory services portions of Rancho Louisville KY and...
Cash Flow: $94,578
14 FedEx P&D Routes - Southeastern Kentucky
Kentucky
Own a profitable, rural operation with a strong management team! › 21 Trucks › 2 Managers › Spare trucks available for overflow and maintenance needs. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the...
Cash Flow: $330,550
Brian S. Mazar, MBA, CBI
American Fortune Business Sale-Business Broker Services
Serving Jefferson County, KY
American Fortune is a national Merger & Acquisition and Business Brokerage company, operating out of three locations, Detroit, MI; Louisville, KY; Los Angeles, CA. American Fortune is a premier provider of advisory services in Business Sale & Acquisition (M&A Services), Business Valuation Services, Business Exit Strategy Planning. American Fortune's proprietary/unique processes and negotiation superiority have yield exceptional results for our clients since 1998. We provide expertise in the critical areas of growth and profitability, business due diligence, financial analysis, tax minimization and value maximization. American Fortune's set of unique processes increases the value and marketability of your business. American Fortune will prepare your business for the market, discretely market the business for sale, find the right buyer, and sell the business at the best price, at the right time. Our Business Advisors will work closely with your Attorney and CPA to make sure you have the right information and to provide you with smart options so you can make the best decisions about your business transfer. We maintain excellence by retaining Business Advisors who possess a solid base of credentials and experience which guarantees you a solutions-oriented approach to your business transfer needs. Business Sale & Acquisition Services (Merger & Acquisition and Business Broker Services) We take an approach that if the timing isn't right for you to sell your business, we will work with you to "groom" your business before we take it to the market to make sure you get the best price. If the timing is right, we will take your business to the market and successfully sell your business to the best buyer, at the best possible price. At American Fortune we posses expertise to handle the entire Business Sale or Acquisition (M&A) process. We will perform Extensive Due Diligence of your business, Value Your Business from a market perspective, perform Market Research, target Strategic Buyers, Minimize Taxes, Maintain Utmost Confidentiality by using unique processes, create the best possible Deal Structure and utilize American Fortune’s Proven Processes to successfully sell your business. Business Valuation Services A Business Valuation is an important tool that helps validate and benchmark the true worth of your company. Once you know the value of your business, you can focus your resources on maintaining and increasing its value. Our business valuations are fully documented in a detailed written report and provide you with a realistic, credible, and defensible value of your company. Our practical knowledge of market values comes from our daily involvement with Business Sale and Mergers & Acquisitions. As a result, our valuations are accurate and more credible than valuations prepared by companies that don't have our market expertise. Business Exit Planning A Business Exit Plan can provide an immediate increase in business value. A good plan not only preserves the value of your business and provides protection for the business, the owner and their family, but most importantly it will raise the value of your business by as much as 50%. A well-developed Exit Plan allows a business owner to retain control of their company regardless of what the future may bring. In our Exit Plans, we explore exit strategies and create tactics to achieve the most desirable outcomes for our clients. We explore the effects of income taxes, capital gains, estate and gift taxes, as well as address the complexities of a transfer (sale) to third parties, family members or key employees. We make recommendations to preserve and increase the market value of your business prior to the sale. We also produce Contingency plans to address unforeseen, catastrophic events. Contact American Fortune at (800) - 248 - 0615 or info@fortunebta.com www.fortunebta.com www.businessvaluation.bz
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Est. 30+ Yr Landscaping and Garden Center, 300k SDE
Lexington, KY
Landscaping and garden center established in Lexington, KY for over 30 years. Recurring revenue from landscaping and mowing contracts paired with the high margin garden center sales make for a...
Cash Flow: $300,000
High-Growth Esthetic Tech Studio with Results-Driven Facials
Lexington, KY
This high growth esthetic tech studio brings a fresh and elevated approach to accessible luxury skincare, combining advanced equipment with plant based products in carefully selected neighborhood...
Cash Flow: $160,120
Scalable Signage and Multichannel Marketing Business
Lexington, KY
Businesses that perform well in competitive markets consistently invest in professional communication across print and digital channels, and this commercial printing and marketing services company is...
Cash Flow: $176,033
Dynamic Exterior Weather Defense Contractors
Lexington, KY
This dynamic exterior weather defense contracting operation installs durable roofing, siding, seamless gutters, and energy efficient windows, protecting homes against harsh environmental conditions...
Cash Flow: $361,057
Lucrative B2B Route Business w/ Recurring Revenue
Lexington, KY
This profitable B2B service helps businesses cut costs and reduce their environmental impact. Operating across two protected territories in the Lexington and Frankfort areas, it uses mobile compaction...
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Cash Flow: $241,320
Window Genie
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Window Cleaning/Pressure Washing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $475K average gross sales!*
Avg. Unit Revenue: $475,638
Mission Foods Route For Sale | Louisville, KY — $65,000
Louisville, KY
Mission Foods Route For Sale | Louisville, KY — $65,000 Enter KY-97304 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-louisville-ky-ky-97304/ About...
Cash Flow: $103,812
3 Years Established, Open and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
Nicholasville, KY
$6,556 Average Ticket and 4.9-Star Average Google Rating with Over 125 Reviews This is an established, open, and operating two-territory franchise resale in the home services space. Every year that we...
13 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern Kentucky
Kentucky
Own a profitable, rural operation with multiple managers! › 13 Trucks › 2 Managers › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Two full-time managers on staff...
Cash Flow: $371,469
FedEx P&D Routes, Eastern Kentucky
Johnson County, KY
FedEx Ground Routes for sale in the Eastern Kentucky region for $1,100,000! Currently routes are grossing $1,837,321 and net $308,186 as an owner of the business. Includes 17 P&D routes and 22...
EBITDA: $308,186
24 FedEx P&D Routes - Southern Kentucky
Kentucky
Own a low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 3 Managers › 31 Trucks › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager and mechanic on staff to handle the daily...
Cash Flow: $229,273
Louisville - Semi-absentee | Niche, Unique, Moving business!
Louisville, KY
We focus on making moving a better experience for the customer! We bring a silly, lighthearted, and fun attitude to the moving business. We give the customer dinner the night before! We have even been...
Cash Flow: $168,400
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Lexington, KY. Restaurants are offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Well established location since 2014. Are you a...
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18 FedEx Ground Routes, Paducah KY
Paducah, KY
Mold Testing & Remediation Plus Air Duct Cleaning Services
Louisville, KY
Established 10 Year Multi-Unit Cleaning Business Ready fo
Fayette County, KY
Mosquito Joe
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Kentucky Pool Company
Mount Vernon, KY
National Accounts | Simple Business | Proprietary Methods
Fayette County, KY
Growing Weatherproof Exterior Contractors
Lexington, KY
High-Demand Home Envelope Upgrade Specialists
Louisville, KY
Lexington Management Firm Specializing In Real Estate
Lexington, KY
Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Franchise
Available in Kentucky
Service Business for Sale – Recession-Proof & Easy to Operate
Louisville, KY
Turn-Key Established Flooring Business For Sale
Lexington, KY
Established (21 Years) High Volume Tailor / Alteration Shop
Louisville, KY
High Volume 3 location Vending Route
Louisville, KY
Dynamic Home Improvement Services Business
Louisville, KY
Kevin Kramer
Transworld Business Advisors of Louisville
Serving Jefferson County, KY
Transworld Business Brokers is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
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Media & Advertising Business - $617K SDE - Home-Based
Louisville, KY
Establish Swimming Pool Spa Business & Tanning Salon
Calvert City, KY
Beautiful Custom Closets (Design & Installation) - Lucrative Biz
Louisville, KY
Brunch Restaurant for Sale in Southern KY!
Kentucky
Lucrative, high growth, residential trash, pick up service
Hanson, KY
HouseMaster
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Café & Catering Business – Decades of Proven Profitable Track Record
Louisville, KY
Lexington Maintenance Services Business - Residential And Commercial
Lexington, KY
Property Management Business: Real Estate Experts
Bowling Green, KY
Specialty Remediation & Environmental Cleaning Company
Louisville, KY
18 FedEx P&D Routes - Southern Kentucky
Kentucky
Jani-King
Franchise
Available in Kentucky
Buy or Sell a Service Business in Kentucky
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 | 46 |
| Asking Price | $424,500 |
| Reported Revenue | $676,376 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $216,338 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $251,250 | $424,500 | $911,250 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in Kentucky.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $502,491 | $164,238 |
| Median | $676,376 | $216,338 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,150,024 | $325,853 |
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 Kentucky.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.32 | 1.08 |
| Median | 0.70 | 2.19 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.99 | 3.43 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business in Kentucky?
The median asking price for an established Service Business in Kentucky is $424,500, though prices range from under $251,250 to well over $911,250.
How much do Service Businesses owners in Kentucky earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in Kentucky is $676,376 and owners earn a median of $216,338, 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 Kentucky, revenue multiples range from 0.32 to 0.99, with a median of 0.70. Earning multiples range from 1.08 to 3.43, with the median at 2.19. This means the typical Service Business in Kentucky may ask for around 0.70 times its annual revenue, and 2.19 times its annual owner earnings.
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