Oregon
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in central Oregon - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 year-to-date through June...
Oregon
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in central Oregon - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 year-to-date through June...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $115,546
Santa Clara County, CA
Here’s a rare chance to own a profitable, debt-free, semi-absentee engineering and design firm in California — a business that runs smoothly without tying you to a desk. Enjoy steady income while...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Kansas
Established business services company with excellent cash flow. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established marketing services, print and sign franchise with an experienced team in place and...
$769,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Established medical billing company, located in US, with remote workforce state-side and offshore. Our company has successfully built strong relationships with clients in the medical equipment and...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
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
Houston, TX
This home support company offers a premium care experience that blends personal assistance with technology-driven solutions. Its services include in-home care, wellness checks, nutritional support,...
$260,000
Cash Flow: $240,558
Charlotte, NC
This in-home care agency delivers a comprehensive package of services that go beyond traditional caregiving. Designed to provide peace of mind for families, the company offers personal care...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $260,313
Davis County, UT
This home-based direct mail advertising business provides high quality offers to select households. This business is perfect for an ambitious person with a strong B2B sales background. The business...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $91,649
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hamilton County, OH
More than just a tattoo studio, this is a mission-driven brand built on artistic mastery, personal transformation, and meaningful social impact. With an international following and a reputation for...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $148,758
Pinellas County, FL
ESTABLISHED IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE BUSINESS - 36 YEARS OF OPERATION This well-established irrigation maintenance company has been serving Homeowner and Condo Associations in Pinellas County, Florida...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $42,956
Available in Multiple Locations
Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or expand as an experienced tree care professional, Monster Tree Service provides an exceptional business opportunity in the $36 billion tree care industry.
$150,000
See More FranchisesMississippi
An established and trusted provider of well integrity testing services is seeking a buyer. With over three decades of operating history, the Company specializes in hydrostatic and gas pressure testing...
$500,000
Frederick County, MD
With absolutely no marketing or sales program, this well-established alarm company generates $26K/mth in recurring revenues from its approx. 670 monitored residential, multi-unit and commercial...
Cash Flow: $164,000
$175,000
Hamilton County, OH
West Sacramento, CA
The company is a full-service staffing organization providing temporary help across manufacturing, warehouse, clerical, food production, and public sector clients in both light industrial and...
$750,000
Broward County, FL
Dive into a fantastic opportunity! Own a well-established and streamlined pool route in the highly desirable area. This is your chance to secure a consistent income stream with potential for...
$97,500
Cash Flow: $120,000
Jacob Belt
Real Brokerage
Serving Bristol County, MA
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Douglas County, NE
This roofing company is positioned in the high-growth and sought after home services market segment. The business is situated in a prime area in the country where the services they offer are in high...
$565,000
Cash Flow: $265,144
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Highly respected and steadily growing provider of tutoring and test prep services in the Inland Empire. The Huntington Learning Center franchise operates with excellence and is backed by one of the...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shenandoah County, VA
No Soliciting for brokerage services! This wildly popular shop is ready to go as far as you are willing to take it! In business since 2009 with a vast NATIONWIDE following and a name that is...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Utah County, UT
This newly established Mobile IV business in Utah county has a loyal and growing customer base. The business uses high quality products sourced from trusted suppliers to provide a high-quality at home...
$84,000
Cash Flow: $20,726
Suffolk County, NY
A leader in aircraft inspection, repair, modifications, recovery and restorations for single and twin engine aircraft, charter 135, to airlines Part 121. We are the full service facility providing...
$650,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Design Without Limits. Profit Without Stress. Own a home staging business with Set The Stage.
$75,000
See More FranchisesAustin, TX
Imagine owning a thriving roofing, siding, and window installation company in the heart of Austin, Texas. This isn't just any construction business - it's a reputation you can be proud of, built on...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Fort Myers, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Fort Myers, Florida region for $135,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $90,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $55,120
$150,000
Pittsburgh, PA
Ohio
Established Architecture Firm - 74 Years of Excellence This distinguished full-service architecture and interior design firm represents one of Ohio's oldest and most respected practices, operating...
$2,400,000
Washoe County, NV
For more than thirteen years, this award-winning video production and A/V integration company has built a reputation as a trusted partner to government agencies, municipalities, and enterprise...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $365,000
Marion County, FL
Solid performer in Marion County! Solid rates, well serviced pools and smartly routed. Three easy days per week and billing over $7,500 - this route is ready to keep growing! Own your own...
$92,600
Cash Flow: $95,550
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
Lake Country Advisors is proud to present an outstanding investment opportunity in a well-established and profitable niche company. This longstanding recycling and materials recovery company serves...
$3,250,000
Cash Flow: $57,000
San Antonio, TX
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the South San Antonio, Texas area for $170,000! Company financing available with $15,500 down! Currently grossing an estimated $506,532 per year...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $71,165
Bosque County, TX
Come and build an empire fast due to way more demand than supply for good pool companies in this area. Recurring, Reliable Revenue. Friendly and consistent customers. Free Riptide and Hammerhead...
$117,600
Cash Flow: $124,000
Prosper, TX
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Outstanding opportunity to own a well-established route in upscale...
$143,544
Cash Flow: $140,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Explore a lucrative investment opportunity and discover the premier residential cleaning franchise investment. Our franchise owners achieve an average of $2.4* million through our distinctive business model, featuring diverse revenue streams and cutting-edge technology, all while fostering positive impact on those we support.
$50,000
See More FranchisesNew York
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 2 Managers › 27 Trucks › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $358,391
Phoenix, AZ
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Glendale, Arizona region for $300,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $107,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $142,792
$355,000
Conroe, TX
Phoenix, AZ
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Glendale, Arizona region for $273,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $81,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$273,000
Cash Flow: $151,372
Phoenix, AZ
This Asian Fusion Restaurant for Sale is a fully equipped, turn-key restaurant opportunity you don't want to miss. This established concept already draws a loyal lunch and dinner crowd and comes...
$75,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Achieve Your Dreams with a One-of-a-Kind Brand, Proven Success, and the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office
$35,000
See More FranchisesDallas, GA
Food Truck with Commissary For Sale! Over $100,000 in sales annually from this profitable Food Truck for Sale! This fully outfitted Chevy B30 Food Truck for Sale is set up to pump out great food in...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $48,726
Port Richey, FL
***Inquire for financial performance*** Open since 2006, the Pasco-Hernando, FL Express Employment Professionals staffing agency has built a commanding presence in an area experiencing rapid...
$59,999
Essex County, NJ
LISTING ID # 34080 This established tree service provider in Essex County, New Jersey is seeking new ownership to continue its tradition of excellence. Since 2003, they have been providing quality...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $393,966
Peterborough, NH
This beloved local institution has served the community for over eight decades, providing not just office supplies and stationery, but also a carefully chosen assortment of gifts, greeting cards, and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $78,000
New York
Unique acquisition opportunity in the fast-growing tax settlement and resolution services sector. The Company provides specialized solutions to individuals and businesses facing significant tax...
$9,500,000
Cash Flow: $2,813,000
Nicholas Maclure
Century 21 Farm & Forest Realty
Serving Orleans County, VT
Lee County, FL
Take a look at this beach route in Lee county. These great priced accounts are just the start! Majority of accounts are well priced vacation rentals with solid relationships which can be grown...
$50,725
Cash Flow: $53,000
Hampton, VA
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of HAMPTON (NEWPORT NEWS) VIRGINIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...
$1,099,000
$1,000,000
Atlanta, GA
Redmond, WA
Enviro-Master Services of Seattle is a rare chance to own a multi-territory franchise resale with one of the most recognized names in the commercial cleaning and hygiene industry. This protected...
$370,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Fort Worth, TX
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established part time route with lots of growth potential....
$48,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
Available Nationwide
Molly Maid, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial cleaning services franchise. With us, you'll get a polished approach to business ownership!
$50,000
See More FranchisesCook County, IL
This established Chicago-based event service specializes in luxury themed sleepover experiences for children, offering parents a unique, hassle-free way to create unforgettable celebrations. Launched...
$150,000
Cleveland, OH
This business offers a tightly focused model in the outdoor cleaning space. Unlike most competitors who tack on pressure washing as an afterthought, this operation revolves around it. That clarity...
$335,000
Cash Flow: $272,632
Pennsylvania
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, reputable fire protection contracting business with nearly 40 years of operating history. The company is a regional leader in the design,...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $695,315
Sarasota County, FL
Well-established pool service business serving desirable Sarasota County neighborhoods. Fully staffed and operating under absentee ownership, this turnkey company offers consistent recurring revenue...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $41,089
Sarasota County, FL
This established, owner-operated junk removal company offers strong profits and a highly flexible lifestyle. The current owner takes several months off each year for extended vacations while still...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $89,479
Greenwood Lake, NY
Net an average of $1,500 per week after all expenses delivering only 30 hours per week. This route picks up and delivers product in safe suburban neighborhoods located in North Jersey (LOW MILES)....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $75,640
Denville, NJ
Net an average of $1,500 per week after all expenses delivering only 30 hours per week. This route picks up and delivers product in safe suburban neighborhoods located in North Jersey (LOW MILES)....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $75,640
Tampa Palms, FL
This pool route has $2,420.00 monthly recurring income, with 20 pool accounts established. 20 residential accounts & 0 commercial accounts. Additionally seller may charge extra for parts & minor...
$29,040
Mckinney, TX
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established pool route in upscale neighborhoods. This route...
$52,488
Cash Flow: $55,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Tile Liquidators Floor & Design - Low Overhead - High Profit Margin
$100,000
See More FranchisesAcquisitions 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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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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