Utah
A well-established stump grinding company serving the Wasatch Front from Bountiful to Provo is now available. The business generates approximately $173,589 in annual revenue with a $30,693 cash flow,...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $41,463

Utah
A well-established stump grinding company serving the Wasatch Front from Bountiful to Provo is now available. The business generates approximately $173,589 in annual revenue with a $30,693 cash flow,...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $41,463

Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...
$95,000
Bexar County, TX
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire a well-established and successful branded apparel and promotional products business in the Bexar County. This turnkey business has built a strong...
$99,500
Lee County, FL
• Dominate brand in the Tile Restoration & Preservation space • 310 Google 5-Star Reviews • 40% Net Margins • Low fixed royalty payment. 3% of revenue at current revenue. Will decrease with revenue...
$419,000
Cash Flow: $164,618
Montpelier, VT
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Washington County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
$75,000
New York, NY
Turnkey opportunity to own a protected Pepperidge Farm Snack Route in Manhattan, one of the busiest and most desirable markets in the country. This well-established route services 96 stops, with 23%...
$513,000
Cash Flow: $135,460
Polk County, FL
Commercial Cleaning Company for sale servicing Polk County. Owner has fully trained staff and field manager. The business was started 12 years ago. Throughout that time we clean nearly all types of...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $375,000
Anoka County, MN
This well-established roofing and siding business in the north metro Minneapolis area presents a turnkey opportunity for a buyer seeking a profitable, scalable operation. With a proven track record...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $615,000
Seattle, WA
A rare and exciting opportunity to own an Express Employment Professionals location in North Seattle has just become available. North Seattle offers an ideal environment for staffing services situated...
$50,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Join a leading disaster restoration franchise with high franchise earnings upwards of $2.49M in average gross sales and over 65+ years of experience in the industry.
$150,000
Tempe, AZ
Unlock the opportunity to be part of Fastest Labs, one of the world’s most prestigious and rapidly growing franchises, recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine. Here's your chance to own a business that...
$190,000
Brick Township, NJ
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER FRANCHISE - BRICK, NJ Established tutoring franchise opportunity in Brick, NJ offering exceptional growth potential in the rapidly expanding education sector. This...
$20,000
$325,000
Orange County, FL
Massapequa Park, NY
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER FRANCHISE - MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY Established tutoring franchise opportunity in Massapequa Park, Nassau County offering exceptional growth potential in the rapidly expanding...
$20,000
Baldwin, NY
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER FRANCHISE - BALDWIN, NY Established tutoring franchise opportunity in Baldwin, Nassau County offering exceptional growth potential in the rapidly expanding education sector....
$5,000
Ana Armua
REMAX REX
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Whether you are buying or selling a business or just curious about the local market, our agents are dedicated to making your real estate experience memorable and enjoyable. Our agents live, work and serve in our local communities and have the experience to get the job done in today’s market. In addition to exceptional marketing strategies to help you sell your business quickly, we offer the latest technology to make the process of finding a business easier than ever. You will gain access to cutting-edge map search technology, our state-of-the-art mobile app, current market stats, and more. We would love the opportunity to connect you with the right agent for your unique needs. Please feel free to contact us today.
St. Louis County, MO
This law firm handles personal injury and workers compensation cases. They have an established brand name from over forty years of servicing their market. They consistently generate over 1.5+ million...
$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,500,000
Columbia County, OR
This established dry cleaner offers a monopoly in your immediate market area with zero direct competition nearby. Your location on the main road ensures maximum visibility and foot traffic throughout...
$98,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Own Your Time. Earn Steady Income of $19,874 per month plus repairs with 196 accounts. Employees are available to come with the route while the owner manages the route. Live Free. Ready to Be Your Own...
$238,488
Cash Flow: $173,122
King County, WA
Garage renovation is a $2 billion industry growing by 5% annually. We are thrilled to present a growing franchise business for your consideration. This business specializes in transforming garages...
$100,000
EBITDA: $89,705
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
This Northern California Plumbing & Septic Business was started in 1971 and has been owned and operated for the past 35 years by the current owner and his wife. This business operates 7 days per week,...
$3,160,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Want To Be Your Own Boss? Join PlumbingPro, a very lucrative and disruptive service franchise with an Executive Business Model
$100,000
Rochester, MN
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PROFILE LAWN CARE, SNOW REMOVAL CLIENT LIST for $75,000! Picture yourself running a thriving lawn care and snow removal business that's been serving Rochester's suburbs since...
$75,000
Morristown, NJ
This is an opportunity to acquire a Shrunk 3D franchise - an innovative mobile business that creates custom, lifelike figurines from 3D scans. The setup is perfect for events and pop-up locations,...
$120,000
$3,900,000
Prudenville, MI
San Antonio, TX
Here’s your chance to own a turnkey pool route from the city of San Antonio! It consists of 94 accounts generating a guaranteed $17,989 per month plus MORE from repairs and filter cleans! What is a...
$215,868
Cash Flow: $118,840
Harris County, TX
Here's your chance to join a premiere brand-name franchise with a strong, consistent performing store in Harris County! The original owner opened this location in 2017 and has steadily built it up...
$580,000
Cash Flow: $181,903
Florida
Own a profitable, rural operation in a great territory! › 15 Trucks › 1 Manager › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Full-time manager on staff to...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $334,036
State College, PA
Profitable and reliable Pepperidge Farm Snack & Bread Combo Route available in the State College, PA area. This established route includes 13 high-volume stops servicing major retailers including...
$264,000
South Carolina
Own a large, profitable operation with a full-time manager! › 21 Trucks › 1 Manager › Value of fleet included in asking price. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $632,003
Los Angeles, CA
SmartPark Access: Redefining the Future of Parking SmartPark Access is an innovative, hands-free parking solution designed to bring ultimate convenience, security, and efficiency to modern parking...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, WI
TURN-KEY UTV & SNOWMOBILE RENTAL BUSINESS - HAYWARD, WISCONSIN Established in 2019, this profitable outdoor rental operation serves Wisconsin's premier recreation destination in the high-tourism...
$1,250,000
Available Nationwide
Become an "EXCLUSIVE DEALER". Huge first-year profit potential, and 100% financing for those who qualify, FSI has been the #1 industry leader for over 15 years.
$75,000
San Antonio, TX
Here’s your chance to own a pool route in San Antonio! It consists of 40 accounts generating a guaranteed $10,433 per month plus MORE from repairs and filter cleans! Although this route isn’t...
$125,196
Cash Flow: $122,379
Tampa, FL
WebsiteClosers® presents an SBA Pre-Qualified Marketing & Lead Generation Agency for the Legal Vertical that has been in operation for over 17 Years. The agency has established a dominant position...
$5,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,011,542
$1,400,000
Lowndes County, GA
Ohio
Transworld Business Advisors of Northwest Ohio represents this engineering and sheet metal fabrication firm specializing in returnable containers, material handling systems, tool and die design, and...
$1,795,000
Cash Flow: $556,458
South Carolina
Own a profitable, rural operation with a strong management team! › 13 Trucks › 2 Managers › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the business. › Rural territories...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $481,272
Available in Multiple Locations
Make big profits cleaning grills and barbecues, with this franchise earning 83.55% in Gross Profit Margins!
$100,000
Houston, TX
Established 9-Year Laundromat - Houston Metro Area This profitable coin laundry operation has successfully served the Houston community since 2017, generating consistent annual revenue of $200,000...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Virginia
Own a profitable operation with a strong management team! › 12 Trucks › 2 Managers › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the business. › Operation comes from a...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $491,932
Missouri
Own a profitable operation with a newer fleet! › 3 Managers › 33 Trucks › Higher-mileage territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Three full-time managers on staff...
$3,250,000
EBITDA: $842,574
Tennessee
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 36 Trucks › 3 Managers › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Three full-time managers on staff to handle the daily...
$2,700,000
Cash Flow: $641,640
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sedalia, MO
108 Acre Entertainment / Event / Lodging / RV Resort Business Operation. Our historic lodge sits on 108 acres of beautiful rolling countryside just 0.3 miles North of Sedalia Missouri. Location and...
$6,500,000
Leo Bortolotto
VR Mile High Business Sales
Serving Boulder County, CO
Valued Representation… It’s the meaning behind our name; it’s what we deliver to every client. VR Business Sales / Mergers & Acquisitions are proud of its heritage as the leader in sales and transfer of the privately-held business since 1979. It is even prouder knowing that it has helped hundreds of thousands of families live the American dream of business ownership. These same people are those who make up the business communities in every town and city, and who drive job creation and economies.
Augusta, ME
Northern New England's Premier Portable Toilet and Septic Pumping Business is Now Available! Here's an incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable business in northern...
$3,500,000
EBITDA: $702,000
Mississippi
Own a profitable, rural operation with a full-time manager! › 18 Trucks › 1 Manager › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Full-time manager and mechanic...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $532,789
$475,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Missouri
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a full-time manager! › 18 Trucks › 1 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $314,924
Oklahoma
Own a profitable, rural operation with two managers! › 16 Trucks › 2 Managers › Value of fleet included in asking price. › Full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $459,697
Available in Multiple Locations
Take advantage of Furniture Medic’s low investment franchise opportunity, diversified recurring revenue streams and scalable territories.
$50,000
South Carolina
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $11,726 › Active Accounts: 6 › Listing Ratio: 20:1 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers room for...
$230,000
Houston, TX
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$1,150,000
Connecticut
This profitable, asphalt services company has provided high-quality paving solutions for more than three decades. Known for reliability and professionalism, the business serves both residential and...
$7,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,470,000
Maricopa County, AZ
Well-Established sun screens and shades installation business servicing all of Maricopa County. Specialties include sun screens, patio screen enclosures, glass wall screen systems, retractable screen...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $275,000
Dallas County, TX
Established in 1990, this profitable lawn care and landscaping design company has built a strong reputation and loyal customer base across both residential and commercial markets. With recurring...
$405,000
Cash Flow: $152,796
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clinton County, OH
Here’s a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-operated flooring business with over 50 years of success, a sterling reputation, and loyal customers spanning generations. This...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $194,469
Marietta, GA
BOASTING A SIGNIFICANT UPWARD SALES GROWTH TREND IN THE LAST 3 YRS, this diamond quality family-run dry clean operation in robust Marietta is a sure winner... And located in a very clean, high-volume...
$255,000
Cash Flow: $162,000
Danville, IN
Stuck in a 9-5 desk job with little to no visibility of the outside world? Afraid of going to jail for stabbing your boss or co-worker in the neck with a ballpoint pen? Deal with rush hour traffic to...
$350,000
EBITDA: $97,000
Available in Multiple Locations
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE. Take advantage of the limited-time $19,000 Discounted Franchisee Initial Fee (valued at $36K) for new franchise owners!
$110,000
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. |
||
Read the Report:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
Popular Service Businesses
Some of the most popular categories include:
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.
More for Business Buyers:
Set Up Alerts and Notifications
Business Buyer Learning Center
More for Business Sellers: