Frankfort, KY
$29,500
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Frankfort, KY Education Company for Sale $29,500
Tutoring Business for Sale in Bloomington, IN for Only $19,500
Bloomington, IN
$19,500
Evansville, IN Education Business - $35,000
Evansville, IN
$35,000
Valparaiso, IN Tutoring Business $26,000
Valparaiso, IN
$26,000
Terre Haute, IN Children's Service Business $19,500
Terre Haute, IN
$19,500
South Bend, IN Children's Service Business - $28,000
South Bend, IN
$28,000
Peoria, IL Children's Service Business $18,500
Peoria, IL
$18,500
Springfield, IL Educational Service Business for Sale $29,000
Springfield, IL
$29,000
Dubuque, IA Educational Service Business Priced at Only $24,500
Dubuque, IA
$24,500
Iowa City, IA Tutoring Business $19,500
Iowa City, IA
$19,500
E-Commerce Firearms Business w/Two Brick & Mortar Locations #779
Saint Louis, MO
$6,466,000
Four Decades of Trusted Electrical Contracting Services
Bucks County, PA
$350,000
Commercial Cleaning: Profitable Janitorial Business - Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
$17,499
Parking Lot Maintenance and Repair Company (Industry Disruptor)
Indianapolis, IN
$238,999
Established Breathalyzer & Auto Service with Recurring Revenue
Ingham County, MI
$345,000
Dry Cleaners in Santa Clarita( Newhall)
Newhall, CA
$100,000
Katrina Loftin, CBI MAMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Carson City County, NV
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.
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Executively Managed Plumbing & Drain Care Business
Hartford, CT
$334,900
Comprehensive B2B & B2C Heating & Air Business
Memphis, KY
$208,900
Bon Appetite Route for sale in metro area
Phoenix, AZ
$95,000
Food Truck Business
Lehigh County, PA
$35,000
Profitable 20+ Years in Laundromat For SALE
Boston, MA
$199,500
Contents Restoration Business - Lucrative Opportunity - Niche Market
Saint Louis, MO
$399,900
Highly Reputable Roofing and Exterior Services Business
Fort Wayne, OK
$257,900
Premier Custom T-shirt and Embroidery Business
Gwinnett County, GA
$1,900,000
Seeking "Investor/Partner" in Commercial Flooring Co., Dallas,Tx(Cash)
Dallas County, TX
$1,750,000
Event Company With Large Capacity Party Hall
Florida
$1,899,999
Mold Testing business. No Office Space Needed, Low Overhead, No staff.
Wappingers Falls, NY
$295,000
Profitable Dry Cleaners with Real Estate- 2 Locations
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Warner Robins, GA
$650,000
(High Gross Profits) Property Damage and Restoration Company
Harrisburg, PA
$139,990
Mission Tortillas Route For Sale
Gretna, LA
$125,000
PRICE REDUCED! Specialty commercial printing business
Saint Louis, MO
$475,000
Luxury Car Rental Services In Multiple Locations!
Scottsdale, AZ
$700,000
Established Marketing Services Business in Southeast Kansas area!
Neosho County, KS
$350,000
Hartford - Profitable Commercial Cleaning/ Janitorial Busi.
Hartford, CT
$17,499
Commercial Cleaning: Profitable Janitorial Business
Greensboro, NC
$17,500
Detroit Parking Lot Maintenance/Repair Company
Detroit, MI
$239,000
REDUCED! Martin's Bread Route $389,000 - Daytona / Port Orange
Daytona Beach, FL
$389,000
Landfill-Exceptional!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alabama
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $658,000
Repair Company: Parking Lot Maintenance - Industry Disruptor
Macon Brm, GA
$238,999
Established Civil Engineering & Land Surveying Company
New Haven County, CT
$895,000
Dry cleaner ($220,000 net yearly)
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
$ Big Profits-BLINDS, SHADES & WINDOW COVERINGS CO- Seller Will Train
Dallas, TX
$250,000
High Gross Profits: Property Damage and Restoration Company
Raleigh, NC
$139,990
Consulting Engineering Firm For Sale
Fairfield County, CT
$995,000
Wes Brown
California Business Sales
Serving Placer County, CA
California Business Sales represents the next generation of business brokerage — a seamless blend of technology, integrity, and market expertise. With agents positioned across California’s major cities, we leverage advanced valuation tools, secure seller dashboards, and real-time buyer portals to give our clients unmatched visibility and control. We believe great brokerage is built on responsiveness, accuracy, and trust. From detailed business valuations to strategic exit planning and financing solutions, our clients receive intelligent, high-touch service at every stage of the transaction. Founded and led by Wes Brown, a licensed broker and private pilot, California Business Sales operates with the same precision and foresight that define great aviation — clarity, discipline, and steady hands at the controls.
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High Profits: Property Damage/Restoration Company
Orlando, FL
$139,999
Mail Box Rental in Encino
Encino, CA
$99,000
ATM Route Business Opportunity
Florida
$406,000
Great pick-up store with the key anchor tenant
Atlanta, GA
$100,000
Turn Key children's party rentals business for sale
Arlington Heights, IL
$145,000
2 Salt Lake City Area Cleaning Franchises for Sale
Salt Lake City, UT
$40,700
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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