Bridgeview, IL
$499,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Expandable Owner Operator Business
Local Roofing Contractor: Multiple Revenue Streams
Miami, FL
$399,899
Clothes and Shoe Recycling Throughout Indianapolis.
Indianapolis, IN
$150,000
STOP HERE! Dry Cleaning Plant in Chandler #11008
Chandler, AZ
$179,000
Well Established Home Remodeling Business For Sale
New Jersey
$750,000
Established Vending Machine Route Seller Financing with 50% down
Chicago, IL
$1,500,000
Printing/Typesetting
Miami-Dade County, FL
$449,000
Interior Architectural Design Firm Hospitality resort Luxury Homes
Irvine, CA
$175,000
Large store in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
$500,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
Full-Service Machine Shop with Expansive Facility! (38005)
Pennsylvania
$900,000
Kentucky Funeral Home with Two Locations
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kentucky
$1,950,000
Stunning Turn-key Banquet Facility with Dual Kitchens and 11,000 sq ft
Hartford County, CT
$2,750,000
Lawn Mower Repairs
Miami-Dade County, FL
$449,000
Outdoor Pest Control Franchise - Galveston County
Galveston County, TX
$125,000
Premier Sign Business in Middle TN
Nashville, TN
$700,000
Melissa Walsh
Zirbes Group at 1st Choice Business Brokers at Realty ONE Group Choice
Serving Scott County, MN
At the Zirbes Group, we believe selling your business is more than just a transaction. It's a major life transition, and it deserves the highest level of care, strategy, and integrity. As a full-service business brokerage firm, we specialize in guiding owners through the sale of their business with transparency, expertise, and unwavering support. Founded on a commitment to honesty and relationship-driven service, the Zirbes Group is a trusted name for business owners who want more than a broker, they want an advocate. We understand the emotions and complexities involved in parting with something you’ve built from the ground up. This is why we approach every sale with empathy, precision, and an ironclad commitment to doing what’s right, not just what’s easy. Our team is known for being exceptionally hands-on, handling every detail with professionalism and discretion. We take the time to understand your business, your goals, and your ideal exit. From there, we develop a tailored marketing strategy, confidentially presenting your business to the right buyers. We then manage negotiations with a fierce focus on value, alignment, and your long-term peace of mind. What sets the Zirbes Group apart isn’t just our track record, it’s the way we do business. We don’t overpromise. We don’t inflate valuations to win listings. And we never rush you through the process. Instead, we overdeliver! We educate, advise, and support you at every step of the process, ensuring you understand your options and feel fully confident in every decision. Our clients typically come to us through referrals, a testament to the trust we earn and the outcomes we deliver. When you choose the Zirbes Group, you're choosing a partner who treats your business with the same respect and care that you do. You’ve worked hard to build your business. Let us work just as hard to help you sell it, on your terms, with your legacy intact!
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Zapps Potato Chip Route For Sale listed for $110,000
Chalmette, LA
$110,000
Well Established Hospitality Lighting Company
Kentucky
$1,300,000
Landmark Picture Framing Shop in an Ideal, Affluent Location
Denver, CO
$265,750
Thriving Dry Cleaners Plant And Drop Station
Hall County, GA
$359,000
Dry Cleaning Drop Store For Sale - Lower Dutchess County
Dutchess County, NY
$175,000
Established Environmental Service Business For Sale!
Alabama
$3,300,000
Lakes Region Lawn & Landscape Business, Real Estate Optional!
Carroll County, NH
$650,000
41-Year-Old Yacht Brokerage with High Margins
South Carolina
$475,000
Central Florida’s Specialty Engineering Company
Florida
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $509,000
Atlanta Commercial Landscape Firm for Sale
Gwinnett County, GA
$440,000
(High Demand) Installation and Manufacturing Company
Oklahoma City, OK
$279,990
Full-Service Water Treatment Company For Sale
Chambers County, TX
$325,000
Senior Companionship Business (All Private Pay)
Monmouth County, NJ
$125,000
Mission Foods Route for Sale
Long Island City, NY
$249,000
Full-Service Countertop and Shower Installation Company
Augusta, GA
$600,000
Lower NY State Childcare Center with Real Estate - Room to Grow
New York
$225,000
Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Price Reduced! Turn-Key Landscaping/Pool Biz 30 Years of Success
New Jersey
$249,900
Premier Landscape Construction Co. #19919
Massachusetts
$1,750,000
Updated Once in a lifetime package deal for dry cleaning stores!!!
Johns Creek, GA
$300,000
Aamco Of Vineland Nj Franchise Available
Vineland, NJ
$259,999
Profitable, Resilient Gourmet Specialty Food Retailer
Texas
$4,350,000
Professional Locksmith Services Provider in MA
Worcester County, MA
$650,000
Mediterranean Commercial Catering Kitchen Business in Boston
Middlesex County, MA
$1,200,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
$600,000
Market with the meat in Chino
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Dry Cleaner Plant in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE
$80,000
Auto Customizing Business W/Growth Potential & Expand #839
Saint Louis, MO
$350,000
Jerry Stapel
Avanti Way
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Avanti Way has been in business for over 35 years, brokered over 15,000 transactions and closed over $600MM in sales. Our Business Brokerage department was established in 2012 and currently has professionals that have 50+ years of combined experienced. We specialize in Business Brokerage and Commercial Real Estate. Our team of experts are ready to help you buy or sell your business.
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Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Damage and Disaster Remediation Services - Restoration
Kentucky
$1,750,000
Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Operation - South Central Arizona
Arizona
$821,000
Pepperidge Farm Cookie Route (6090)
Syosset, NY
$465,000
Commercial & Residential Landscape Company
Columbus, OH
$975,000
Hair Salon
Wayne County, MI
$49,000
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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Read the Report:
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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