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Quality Converting Shop Offers Cutting Services and More! (17966)

Delaware

Serving Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania, this B2B company provides sheeting, slitting, trimming, shrink wrapping and die cutting services. Thanks to strong client relationships...

$370,000

$370,000

Cash Flow: $122,689

Relocatable! Party Rental Assets

Bannock County, ID

After 32 years in business, the owners are eagerly looking for a Buyer. Included in the sale is approximately $2,100,000.00 of decorations, tables, chairs, linens, trailers, box truck, tools for setup...

$750,000

$750,000

Central Indiana Commercial Electrical Contractor For Sale

Indiana

In business for over a decade, this central Indiana commercial electrical contractor provides high quality design and installation services to their clients. Whether or not the job is big or small,...

$795,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $269,690

Great Opportunity to own and operate a succesfull Plumbing company.

Katy, TX

Price reduced to $260,000. This opportunity is a local plumbing company located in Katy, Texas that is committed to delivering honest estimates, fair pricing, and quality workmanship on all their...

$260,000

$260,000

Cash Flow: $127,425

Established Environmental Services Business

Warwick, RI

Established in 1957, this highly respected business has grown and evolved into one of the largest providers to Residential, Commercial, and Government Municipalities for tank installation and removal...

$695,000

$695,000

Artificial Turf & Sports Fields with Nationwide Reach! (17962)

New York

From coast-to-coast millions of SF installed! With stable growth, the company currently specializes in artificial turf, sports fields and tracks. The business offers synthetic turf installation,...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Cash Flow: $452,306

POOL SERVICE AND REPAIR Excellent Customer base #11051

Mesa, AZ

This Pool and Repair Service has been in business for over 25 years and has over 50 long-term loyal customers. The company is a home-based business with very little overhead. It is doing so well that...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Technical Service & Event Management Company Servicing the Southwest

Offering a variety of technical and event coordination services that include lighting, audio, backline, video, rentals, outdoor stages, event management and set up for fairs, festivals, concerts,...

$2,999,000

$2,999,000

Cash Flow: $793,573

Long standing service business (Residential and Commercial)

Saint Louis, MO

This company has been around for over twenty years, has a great online reputation and is in an industry that is not going anywhere. There is both a safety component to this service and also cost...

$95,000

$95,000

Maryland Security Services Co. with Contracted Revenue (4020)

Maryland

Founded in 2007, this home-based company is well-known for delivering top-tier security services across sectors such as government, healthcare, and finance. With strong, long-term client relationships...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Lucrative Promotional Products Business

Polk County, IA

This lucrative promotional products business in Central Iowa offers a unique opportunity to enter or expand into a thriving industry. The business offers a diverse client list of over 800 mostly...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $451,001

Motivated Seller All New Equipment - Staten Island

Staten Island, NY

Seller highly motivated retiring and Ready to Exit Are you ready to take over a business with a built-in client base and growth potential? Just renovated! Brand new energy efficient washers and...

$440,000

$440,000

Cash Flow: $92,000

Exterior Construction

Utah

Well-established exterior construction company that has been a vital part of the local building industry for decades, offering top-tier design, fabrication, and installation services. With a broad...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,116,622

High-Value Cemetery Operation

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Louisiana

Located in Northeast Louisiana, this established cemetery presents a rare dual opportunity — a stable income-producing operation paired with high-value development acreage. The site holds an estimated...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well Established Dry Cleaning Whole Sale Business for Sale

Baltimore, MD

Rare Business Opportunity to own and operate a High Volume Dry Cleaning Business***Including a Dry Cleaning Factory and 8 Dry Cleaning Pick up locations***Alteration and Pick up and delivery***Two 60...

$420,000

$420,000

10 Snow Plow Accounts For Sale (Seller Financing Available)

Nassau County, NY

HS Listing ID-63487 Asking price – 550,000 • Gross Revenue: $335,052 • Labor and Expense Costs: $51,000. (estimated) will go up and down depending on snow storms that season. • Miscellaneous Expenses:...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $251,000

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Serving Fayette County, KY

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Eco Dry Cleaners

Toms River, NJ

Excellent business opportunity, owner retiring after thirty years of success for this profitable eco-friendly Hydrocarbon dry cleaners located in an active commercial mall in an affluent community of...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Mission Foods Route

Waterford, CT

Make it your Mission to be your own boss in 2025. This protected routes boasts an amazing list of secure chain accounts including Wal-Mart, Target, BJ’s Stop N Shop and Shoprite amongst others. Net is...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $132,600

13 FedEx P&D Routes - North Central Georgia

Georgia

Own a low-mileage operation with a new fleet! › 13 P&D Routes › 1 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $145,079

Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Operation - Central Florida

Florida

Own a profitable business with a strong management team! › 28-32 Routes › 6 Managers › 45 Trucks › Efficient operation with multiple managers in place to run the daily operation. › Clean, consistent...

$925,000

$925,000

Cash Flow: $467,922

High traffic Laundromat in a Great Location

Pierce County, WA

This Laundromat is a prime business, located near numerous apartment complexes with great frontage parking along with a line out the door on the weekends. There’s the ability to expand the business...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

2-Store Package Deal of Laundromats, On Outskirts of Philly

Philadelphia, PA

HS Listing ID-63436 Two Newly Built Stores both about 3-4 Years Old. Long leases on both locations. The owner currently runs the operations absentee, BUT does take care of the maintenance himself. All...

$1,921,500

$1,921,500

Cash Flow: $336,000

Absentee-Run Luxury Dry Cleaners With Elite Clientele & Prime Growth

Palm Beach County, FL

HS Listing ID-63427 Tenured Employees that have been with the business for 8+ years, management in place. One of the Highest Household Income Zip Codes in All of Florida. Tons of recurring customers....

$999,999

$999,999

Cash Flow: $85,000

$2.4M Garden Center, Landscaping Designer & Arborist! (38027)

Nevada

Located in Nevada, this garden center has a Retail Nursery and offers Landscaping, Water Design, Fertilizing & more! As an all-in-one service provider, clients come to this garden center for their...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $312,799

Absentee Ran 2-Store Package Deal Laundromats, on outskirts of Philly

Philadelphia, PA

**NDA Required for address** NOTE: Yes, it is still available. If interested, please schedule a call to discuss further: https://calendly.com/christian-zarama/15min Business Highlights - Two Newly...

$1,799,999

$1,799,999

Cash Flow: $330,000

Opportunity Awaits: Premier Bridal Boutique for Sale in Marietta, GA

Marietta, GA

Seller Financing Available! Step into a flourishing industry with this luxury bridal and formal wear boutique. Located in the dynamic community of Marietta, GA, this business represents a prime...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Tree Service Provider serving the Greater Washington DC area

Prince William County, VA

Established in Northern Virginia for decades, this tree service provider offers a comprehensive range of tree care solutions, including trimming, removal, fertilization, and maintenance, for...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $386,000

AV/IT Business – Turnkey & Scalable SC/NC/GA

South Carolina

This successful technology solutions firm is a leader in delivering innovative services tailored to the unique needs of various sectors, including public and private organizations. Key Services...

$750,000

$750,000

Pre-standing Dry Cleaners Plant on Major Traffic Boulevard!

Jacksonville, FL

Pre-standing Dry Cleaners Plant on Major Traffic Boulevard in Jacksonville, FL This well-established dry cleaners has been operated by the current owner since 1997, with a loyal clientele. This dry...

$175,000

$175,000

Very profitable & well established BBQ restaurant and catering service

Pembroke Lakes, FL

Very profitable & well established restaurant and catering service is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship in BBQ. Offering a unique blend of artistry and secret techniques that elevate any...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $295,575

23 Year lease Laundromat Forest Hills/Rego Park

Forest Hls, NY

Forest Hills/Rego Park Laundromat – Brand new Dexter Machines. Located in the middle of 1000’s apartments every direction. Has 23-year lease to go with low rent only $3090/month. Working owner nets...

$659,000

$659,000

Public Relations – Vietnamese PR Agency

Ho Chi Minh

Business Highlights: Owner is selling due to personal reasons (retirement). The intention is to sell the business as a going concern to a buyer interested in entering the PR space in Vietnam and Asia...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Profitable Vacation Rental Management Franchise For Sale

Florida

Take advantage of this opportunity to acquire a franchise management company with growing revenue and earnings. Focusing exclusively on vacation rental management, this company is an excellent...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $41,533

Great Pool Route in Largo, FL

Largo, FL

Here’s your chance to own a pool route in Largo, FL! It consists of 23 residential accounts and 5 commercial accounts generating a guaranteed $6,560 per month and more from repairs and filter cleans!...

$78,720

$78,720

Cash Flow: $76,948

Fantastic Location! Green Wet Organic Dry Cleaners!

Montgomery County, PA

Fantastic Location! Green Organic Dry Cleaners in Growing Upscale Montgomery County! New upscale housing development with over 300 new homes to be built! State of the art Green organic dry cleaning...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $216,888

REDUCED - Exec Recruiting Franchise - Nashville Market

Nashville, TN

This executive recruiting franchise specializes in hospitality, healthcare, and related industries in the prime Nashville market. This business offers a great opportunity for someone with sales,...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Well Established Security Company

Maine

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to purchase a well know Southern Maine Security Company that was doing nearly a $1,000,000 in Gross Sales before just a few years ago! The company currently has...

$125,000

$125,000

Established Niche Yard Service/ Irrigation Business Franchise

Charleston, SC

Excellent opportunity for an owner/operator or as a bolt-on to an existing landscaping company! This franchise has a specific niche in the yard service/ irrigation industry and has grown to over $1MM...

$785,000

$785,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

$4MM Pools, Hot Tubs & Swim Spas (38032)

South Carolina

Two locations offer sales, installation, and service of residential above ground pools, hot tubs, swim spas, and chemicals. Top-of-the-line products are sought after by consumers. 100-mile service...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $525,600

Landscaping Company For Sale

Tennessee

40-year-old landscaping business with a great mix of commercial and residential customers. For Sale is a landscaping company that has been making Tennessee properties beautiful since the 1980s....

$500,000

$500,000

Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business

Los Angeles County, CA

OVERVIEW OWNER READY TO RETIRE!!! BUSINESS SALEWITHALLCLIENT LIST.SOME BUSINESS EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED!!!GOOD HOME BASED BUSINESS. BUYER COULD INCORPORATE INTO AN EXISTING BUSINESS OR LOCATION. Central...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Successful Art Consulting Firm with over 200 clients.

Somerset County, NJ

Our client is the leading art consulting firm on the East Coast, based in the greater NYC area. For over forty five years, they have provided an unmatched quality of service to their clients, ranging...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $369,000

Established Specialized Cleaning & Maintenance Franchise

Charlotte, NC

Established in 2018 this business cleans and restores tile, grout and other stone to its original beauty. This is a home based, staff optional, fantastic lifestyle business. While currently this...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Hydraulics Repair, Parts Distribution, Outdoor Equip Dealer & Rentals

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Raleigh, NC

This business actually has a number of profit centers. They have a small machine shop that makes parts for the hydraulics industry, service repairs to hydraulic equipment, parts distribution for...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $349,005

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Cash Flow: $349,005

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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National Property Management Company In Joliet

Joliet, IL

We are one of the top property management solutions in the market. The local office provides top of the line management services for our clients that lack the time and the expertise needed for the...

$205,000

$205,000

Cash Flow: $158,400

Absentee Owner Dry Cleaner Drop Shop!!

Portland, OR

Super well known local business, No competition nearby, Owner Absentee business, Simple and easy to manage, very limited alteration service ( seamstress retired), very short business hours (Friday and...

$39,000

$39,000

Shoe Repair

Oakland County, MI

This is a great opportunity to own a long-established Shoe Repair Business in Oakland County. Established in 1986, this 1,700 sq. ft. store is located on a busy road surrounded by plenty of...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $105,207

Pet Waste Management Company – West Michigan

Michigan

Check out this amazing business opportunity in growing West Michigan! This is a turnkey customer service business with an unlimited growth potential. The franchisor provides professional marketing and...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $64,604

Catering and Special Events Company - Very Profitabble

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

St. Charles County, MO

This is your opportunity to own a state-of-the art facility and take over a Caterer's Dream! The real estate is included in this deal. Corporate business, weddings and so much more. The seller states...

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

Cash Flow: $228,971

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Highly Reputable Twin Cities Residential Landscape Business

Minnesota

Nearly $600,000 in annual cash-flow the past two years! Consistent year-over-year growth in both revenue and cash flow make this a great stand-alone business or add-on to an existing business. A...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Cash Flow: $574,728

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

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

5,359

Median Asking Price  

$312,338

Median Reported Revenue  

$525,724

Median Reported Earnings  

$152,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

 

Service Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.43

1.50

Median

0.72

2.43

Upper Quartile

1.08

3.44

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

 

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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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