Essex County, NJ
25% revenue increase YTD over last year On pace for a 17% increase over 2024 – adding a new service Expenses streamlined, and several options for expansion growth and profitability for a new owner....
$199,000
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Motivated seller - Essential Service Business
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Turn Key Laundromat with 22 Years of Term Remaining & Strong Cash Flow
Essex County, MA
Established Laundromat business for Sale by an Absentee Owner. Prime Lawrence, MA location in Business for over 20+ Years. Term Remaining: 7.5 years + (3) 5-year options (total 22 years) An...
$695,000
Exterior Home Renovation Business for Sale in Newport News, VA
Hampton, VA
We’re seeking the right buyer for this established exterior renovation business that focuses on siding services for both residential and commercial properties. The company handles everything from...
$180,000
4
Yellowsack - Unique dumpster bags in SF Bay and LA
Redwood City, CA
We are a profitable, tech-driven waste removal business operating in a large and growing market. Customers easily order a durable Yellowsack online, fill it at home or on-site, and schedule pickup in...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $450,000
6
Lawn Biz - $40k down with $50K Back with SBA Loan
Orange County, FL
This well-established lawn maintenance and landscaping company has been a trusted fixture in Central Florida for over 20 years. It’s a turnkey, highly efficient operation with recurring monthly...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $150,917
Well Established, Profitable Design and Landscaping Business
Prudenville, MI
T&W Landscaping, Inc. boasts over 30 years of industry expertise and pride in being a trusted, dedicated and reliable landscaping and hardscaping service provider in Northern Michigan. The motivated...
$3,900,000
South Central GA: Pool Supply Store and Services!
Lowndes County, GA
A rare opportunity to own an established, lucrative Pool Store with a massive Services division. Multiple revenue streams; Retail, Weekly Cleaning routes, Pool renovations! The store is a licensed...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $400,600
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Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
San Joaquin County, CA
This well-established automotive mechanic shop has been serving the San Joaquin area for over 37 years, specializing in brakes and alignment. Known for its impeccable reputation and excellent service,...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $171,812
Home Decor and Design Center
Sisters, OR
Amazing opportunity to take over a long-established and profitable business. The business has an ideal space that serves as both showroom, and comfortable space for client presentations and Shopping!...
$650,000
Six-Figure Income Producing Garage Remodeling Biz in KY & Southern IN
Shelby County, KY
This established, home-based garage remodeling business offers a turnkey opportunity with consistent cash flow, trained employees, and $24,000 in included equipment and product. Operating successfully...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $166,749
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FranchiseAmerica's Swimming Pool Company
Available in Multiple Locations
Since 2002, ASP has been a leader in the pool service industry, offering reliable pool cleaning, maintenance, construction, and renovation services. This franchise offers strong support to help you start and grow your own business that is backed by a nationally recognized and trusted brand name – America’s Swimming Pool Company (ASP).
$50,000
Open and Operating for 13 Years & an Award-Winning Franchise Office
Orange County, CA
This franchise office has achieved major accolades within our system of 80+ franchise owners, including the President’s Circle Award, the Best of Staffing Client award, and the Best of Staffing Talent...
$109,000
Established Landscape & Snow Removal | Vail Valley | RE Avail
Gypsum, CO
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable, established landscaping company based in Colorado’s Vail Valley, generating $1.35M in annual revenue through multiple streams and...
$799,900
Cash Flow: $250,000
Profitable Automotive Tint Shop
Horry County, SC
This established automotive business offers premium window tinting and a range of high-demand services including auto and marine audio, remote starts, custom wraps, LED lighting, paint protection, and...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $385,000
Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
San Francisco County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Modern Shared Working Space Business for Sale
DuPage County, IL
Established flexible workspace business offering private offices, meeting rooms, and coworking space. This location serves professionals, small businesses, and remote teams, with strong recurring...
$500,000
Mark Irion
Transworld Business Advisors - RVA
Serving Arlington County, VA
* Transworld is the largest Business Brokerage franchise in the United States * Established for over 40 years * Maintains an inventory of at least 2,000+ current and exclusive business listings * Network of over 600+ Transworld Brokers * Offices located throughout the continental United States WHY SHOULD I USE TRANSWORLD? - We keep the sale confidential! - We have thousands of buyers! - We create competition for your business. - We have a huge internal marketplace for business sales. - We establish the right selling price. - We utilize a worldwide network to advertise your business. - We spend more money on advertising than anyone in our industry. - Let TRANSWORLD do the work for you. - We'll maximize the selling price of your business. - Our goal is always to obtain the best deal for each client. TRANSWORLD specializes in selling businesses. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our staff is the most experienced in the industry. Many have owned businesses and can relate to your specific needs. Our service, dedication and drive is your guarantee that if you are prepared to sell your business, we are ready to sell it for you. Let us help you each step of the way
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Flexible Workspace Business in Prime Location
Sacramento County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established coworking franchise in Sacramento County. The business offers fully furnished offices, meeting rooms, and virtual services in a modern, 5,400...
$250,000
Highly Profitable Window Cleaning Company in Hartford!
Hartford, CT
Great opportunity to be your own boss and own a high profit business franchise in the thriving home and commercial service industry and in an attractive market! Lead Generation... This business is the...
$60,000
EBITDA: $81,000
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Highly profitable window cleaning business in Boston!
Boston, MA
Great opportunity to be your own boss and own a high profit business franchise in the thriving home and commercial service industry and in an attractive market! Lead Generation... This business is the...
$60,000
EBITDA: $60,000
6
Coworking and Private Office Space Business - Semi-Absentee
Linn County, IA
This established coworking business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a stable, cash-flowing operation in a thriving Cedar Rapids business district. Positioned in a central location...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
4
Turnkey Commercial Landscaping Business - Grow Your Green Dreams!
Nassau County, FL
This well-established commercial lawncare and property maintenance company has been serving Northeast Florida for over three decades. The business is known for its reliability, professionalism, and...
$999,000
Cash Flow: $224,603
FranchiseRubbish Works
Available in Multiple Locations
A "green" franchise that makes green! Four weeks of training to help you succeed! Two employees to start.
$50,000
Independent Restoration Company with High Growth Potential
Baltimore, MD
Opportunity to acquire a respected, independent restoration company with over 35 years of market presence in Maryland and the greater Mid-Atlantic region, including Washington, D.C. and surrounding...
$4,200,000
Cash Flow: $1,321,485
Great San Antonio pool route
San Antonio, TX
Here’s your chance to own a great pool route from the city of San Antonio! It consists of 30 accounts generating a guaranteed $6,775 per month plus MORE from repairs and filter cleans! ***This is an...
$81,300
Cash Flow: $78,470
Unique Janitorial Retail Supply Store & Janitorial Service
North Kansas City, MO
Established businesses, janitorial service for over 39 years and the retail business for over 30 years located on busy main thoroughfare with parking lot and warehouse. The focus of the store is to...
$1,150,000
5
AV Systems Integrator Serving High-End Residential Market
New York
A premier systems integrator specializing in luxury smart home technology solutions. With more than 40 years of operating history, the company delivers turnkey design, engineering, installation, and...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,200,000
Maid Brigade cleaning business- includes 4 fully paid off vehicles
Orange County, CA
Established Maid Brigade Franchise - Orange County Territory This cleaning services franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Orange County's affluent market, serving territories from Irvine to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $38,088
Exceptional Pool Supply Franchise Now Available!!
Katy, TX
Just Listed!! A Pinch A Penny franchise with sales fast approaching $1,500,000 in a very short time! A beautiful store to go with an absolute "A" location!! This acquisition presents a can't miss...
$775,000
Cash Flow: $223,383
3
Home Improvement Siding Business in Minneapolis, MN
St. Louis Park, MN
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$118,000
Cash Flow: $198,500
5
San Antonio, TX Coaching Franchise - Now Available
San Antonio, TX
This is a lucrative regional franchise opportunity for a professional services firm to partner with a successful company with a 32-year history and a successful track record spanning 87 countries! The...
$714,000
Great Pool Route in Sarasota, FL
Sarasota, FL
Here’s your chance to own a pool route from the city of Sarasota, Parish and Bradenton! It consists of 73 accounts generating a guaranteed $7,650 per month plus MORE from repairs and filter cleans!...
$91,800
Cash Flow: $89,734
Profitable HVAC business in the Bay Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Profitable, home-based HVAC and appliance repair company leverages skilled independent contractors for installations, seasonal maintenance, and complex fixes. Strong demand for climate-control...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $156,809
FranchiseDoor Renew
Available in Multiple Locations
Door Renew focuses on refinishing wood and fiberglass doors, Front Entry doors, side doors and Interior doors for homes an businesses. Door Renew provides a professional restoration alternative to replacement.
$150,000
Established Profitable Fitness Center, Turnkey, Immaculate Facility
Connecticut
Thriving Independent Fitness Center for Sale – Eastern CT Shoreline location, Established for over 10 years, this successful fitness center is located in a prime, high visibility plaza on a main...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $166,441
Home Improvement Siding Business in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $278,700
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Charcuterie and Catering Business for Sale
Bergen County, NJ
This location operates as a storefront charcuterie board business, standing out as one of only four similar service providers in North Jersey. Strategically positioned in a high-income area, it caters...
$164,999
Cash Flow: $10,000
Growing Automotive Repair & Maintenance in Atlanta Suburbs
Georgia
Strong reputation for dependability and excellent customer service. The company focuses on comprehensive vehicle maintenance and repairs, serving both individual clients and fleet accounts....
$400,000
EBITDA: $120,000
Consulting Engineering and Surveying Services
Kentucky
49-year-old Kentucky-based consulting engineering and land surveying business for sale that boasts a 40%-50% repeat business rate. Developers and Other Clients value their Land Planning Services,...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $243,187
FranchiseAllegra Marketing Print Mail
Available in Multiple Locations
Join the Allegra network, a leader in the marketing and print industry since 1977. Our business-to-business model offers turnkey opportunities with limitless revenue streams.
$100,000
Hands-Free Smart Parking for Sale
Atlanta, GA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey Hands-Free Smart Parking business, positioned at the forefront of urban mobility and smart infrastructure. The business delivers a fully automated...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route
Hemet, CA
Here’s your chance to own a pool in Hemet! It consists of only 2 commercial accounts generating $6,650 per month and more from repairs and filter cleans. This is an owner-operated route. What is a...
$79,800
Cash Flow: $43,668
Own a Highly Profitable Cleaning Business without picking up a broom
Greenville, SC
Imagine owning a thriving cleaning business where you never have to pick up a broom! This 10+ year established residential cleaning service in Greenville is your ticket to financial freedom with a...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $173,500
Turnkey Real Estate Photography Business
Anchorage, AK
Hommati franchise (the nation's largest real estate photography franchise) for sale in Alaska presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on the real estate market in the...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $13,000
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B2B Print, Promotion & Marketing Business
Cook County, IL
This established business offers an excellent opportunity for families, partnerships, or sole proprietors. Specializing in print, marketing, and design solutions, it requires no prior experience. Full...
$195,000
Tim Rice
Transworld Business Advisors of Romulus
Serving Wayne County, MI
Transworld Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. In today's economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine's 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200
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Express Car Wash
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marion County, FL
Express Car Wash (reduced $250,00 to current bank appraisal May 2024) with built-in Flex Options recently completed and opened early November 2023. Car Wash Encompasses 2.3 acres of 4 total acres....
$5,050,000
7
Fast-Growing Charcuterie Business
Collin County, TX
If you're looking for a fun, fast-growing business with national brand recognition, this gourmet grazing board and catering concept is a standout opportunity. Located in Collin County, this...
$149,000
EBITDA: $40,000
Own an Established & Profitable Cleaning Business
Fort Worth, TX
Imagine owning a thriving cleaning business that's been serving Fort Worth for 12 years - with everything already in place for you to succeed from day one. This isn't just another cleaning company....
$225,000
Cash Flow: $52,140
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Back on the Market
Highland, IL
This is a forty-three year old business specializing in install and maintence of irrigation systems for residential and commercial uses. Our seller is ready to make a deal following the passing of the...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $444,615
Beautiful and rustic vibe, wedding venue with property.
New Jersey
Tucked away in the countryside, this charming venue blends rustic elegance with modern convenience. Surrounded by mature trees and thoughtfully landscaped grounds, it offers a serene backdrop for...
$2,300,000
Cash Flow: $440,000
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FranchiseHeating + Air Paramedics
Available Nationwide
Thrive with a Recession-Resistant, Essential Service Business Backed by a Proven Business Model
$50,000
Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business - North San Diego
San Diego County, CA
This is an established B2B service provider located in San Diego County. Opened in 2008, the location has built an excellent reputation for quality and service. This business has multiple revenue...
$140,000
Successful Fully-Equipped Dry Cleaner
Portland, OR
Dry Cleaner with Organic Cleaning machine, Cissell High Tech 1-piece Shirt pressing equipment, full alterations equipment, and dressing room. Excellent lease in the Shopping Center. Large space with...
$119,000
Cash Flow: $79,000
Real Estate Investment Company | Section 8 Investments Market
Tampa, FL
WebsiteClosers® presents a Real Estate Investment Firm offering strategy and consultation in the field of acquiring undervalued properties, applying swift and efficient renovations, and reselling...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $2,057,058
Own Deer Solution of Long Island $200K+ In Recurring Revenue
Suffolk County, NY
Own an operational Deer Solution franchise on Long Island with six protected territories — five in Suffolk County and one in Nassau County. This established business includes over $200,000 in annual...
$295,000
3
Full-Service Water, Fire & Mold Restoration Franchise
Linn County, OR
This franchise restoration company has been serving central Oregon for more than a decade, providing full-service water, fire, mold, biohazard, and reconstruction solutions. Operating under a...
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $851,226
FranchiseMiracle Method Surface Refinishing
Available Nationwide
Own the Largest Surface Refinishing Franchise in the Country and Tap Into a High-Demand, High-Profit Business!
$45,000
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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