Portland, MA
$228,999
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Busy, Heating and Air Conditioning Business: New Installs and Repairs
Fast Casual Restaurant and Catering Business with Loyal Customers
Arkansas
$450,000
Package Of 2 Car Washes For Sale
Orange County, NY
$3,500,000
High Demand: Installation and Manufacturing Company - Overland Park
Overland Park, KS
$278,000
Reputable Full-Service Appliance Retail/Service/Repair Business
Minnesota
$365,000
Advanced Membrane Separation System & Process Technology
Douglas County, NE
Cash Flow: $11,429,000
Interior Architecture & Design Management
Toronto, ON
$7,800,000
Top Rated Solar Installation Leader In Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,302,476
Wholesale Food Service Equipment and Supplies #67652
Texas
Niche B2B Commercial Cleaning Business
Oklahoma City, OK
$429,900
Non- medical home health care business
Cleveland, OH
$1,500,000
Vending Route
Nassau County, NY
$129,000
Growing Fire/Water Restoration, Contents & Packout!
Brentwood, TN
$295,000
Construction Company After 47 years owner is ready to retire
Brooklyn, NY
$3,000,000
Pool Construction, Repair & Maintenance along with Retail #67637
Missouri
$1,095,000
Well Equipped & Successful Auto Repair Shop
McHenry County, IL
$639,000
Issac Newton
We Sell Group
Serving Dallas County, TX
We are a part of a publicly traded international (24 countries and growing) commercial business brokerage and real estate sales organization so when you work with is you the local care and attention but the exposure of our massive network of professionals around the globe..
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Semi Absentee Passive Business Model, No experience necessary B to B
Anaheim, CA
$864,000
B2B Commercial Restaurant Cleaning Business
Raleigh, IN
$168,900
Dry Cleaners Drop Store & Tailoring in Boston downtown
Boston, MA
$98,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Lafayette (Carencro) LA
Carencro, LA
$1,295,000
Exterior Commercial & Residential Fence Business - High Margins
Minneapolis, MN
$279,990
Exterior Commercial & Residential Fence Business - High Margins
Cincinnati, OH
$280,000
Two 'Vacuum and Sewing Machine Repair' Stores
Palm Beach County, FL
$149,000
Well-Established Hardware Store & Small Engine Repair Business
Minnesota
$100,000
A/C Duct Cleaning Services (No HVAC License Required)
Kissimmee, FL
$120,000
Full Service Cleaning
Kent County, DE
$250,000
Discover the Intimate Elegance of this Turn-key Funeral Home
Indiana
$350,000
Commercial and Industrial Cleaning Business Owner Role
Mishawaka, IN
$219,000
Modeling Agency, NY Metro & Miami FL
Dutchess County, NY
$165,000
Commercial & Institutional B2B Cleaning Business Owner Role
South Bend, IN
$219,000
Janitorial Business with Executive Role
Indianapolis, IN
$219,000
Fast Food Take Out/ Catering located in Busy Village w 10 Yr. lease
Suffolk County, NY
$150,000
GREAT LOCATION Eagle Rock Laundry
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Saw & Mower Sales and Service Business for sale includes the Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Moore County, NC
$700,000
Three Eastern Central MS Outdoor Power Equipment Sales & Service
Mississippi
$1,650,000
Established Profitable Sod Farm Distribution Business SBA Pre-Approved
North Carolina
$2,500,000
G&D Butcher Shop w/ RE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sainte Genevieve, MO
$215,000
Seeking Investor/Partner in "Commercial Flooring Co" (Cash) Dallas, Tx
Dallas County, TX
$1,750,000
Retail Dry Cleaning/Laundry Plant including real estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Plano, TX
$3,200,000
Wise Snack Route
Brooklyn, NY
$220,000
Stove & Fireplace Dealer Primed for Expansion & Merger! (37982)
New York
$590,000
Saco – Standish Maine Snyder’s Lance Snack Distribution Route for Sale
Saco, ME
$130,000
Absentee Run Coin Laundry in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
Dry Cleaners/Shirt Laundry
Macomb County, MI
$199,000
Christopher Hammond
Legacy Transition Partners LLC
Serving Davidson County, TN
Legacy Transition Partners provides business owners with experienced guidance to plan and execute a successful exit. We specialize in sell-side advisory services for mid-sized companies, helping owners maximize value, protect their legacy, and transition their businesses with confidence. Founded by Christopher Hammond, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Legacy Transition Partners brings a strategic, hands-on approach to each engagement. We serve business owners who are ready to retire, pursue a new venture, or simply move on from day-to-day operations - but who care deeply about what happens next for their business, employees, and community. From initial valuation and go-to-market strategy to managing due diligence and closing the transaction, we serve as an owner’s advocate throughout the entire process. We’re selective in the businesses we represent, ensuring alignment with our expertise and ability to deliver results. Our clients appreciate our combination of professionalism, discretion, and deal-making experience. Whether you're preparing to sell now or planning for a future transition, Legacy Transition Partners is here to help you exit on your terms.
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Dry Cleaners / Shirt Laundry
Macomb County, MI
$199,000
Established Tree Service
Polk County, IA
$150,000
Premier Architectural Engineering Firm
Oneida County, NY
$495,000
New/Used Appliance Store! Seller Financing Available - Profitable
Maricopa County, AZ
$80,000
Company w/ High Profits: Property Damage and Restoration
Hartford, OH
$139,999
Profitable Land Surveying Company For Sale
Westchester County, NY
$850,000
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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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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