Cape May County, NJ
LISTING ID # 36794 This is an opportunity to purchase a well-established landscaping business in the Cape May County, New Jersey area, with 37 years of experience and a loyal customer base in affluent...
Cape May County, NJ
LISTING ID # 36794 This is an opportunity to purchase a well-established landscaping business in the Cape May County, New Jersey area, with 37 years of experience and a loyal customer base in affluent...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Bastrop County, TX
LISTING ID # 36728 This established, family-owned tree service company, located in Bastrop County, Texas, and serving surrounding areas, is available for acquisition at an asking price of $2.5...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Davidson County, NC
Total services and experience with a long history and strong management team! Thats what this opportunity offers. This company has operated for nearly 50 years providing all outdoor related needs and...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $394,119
Loxahatchee, FL
This pool route has $14,437.00 monthly recurring income, with 105 pool accounts established. 105 residential accounts & 0 commercial accounts. Additionally seller may charge extra for parts & minor...
$173,250
East Brunswick, NJ
Step into ownership with this emerging home services business backed by a fast-growing national franchise. Operating in a protected territory, this franchise offers a bundled home maintenance solution...
$200,000
Nashville, TN
This is a highly profitable and well-established swimming pool company with a stellar reputation in its market. The business is structured for ease of ownership, with systems and processes in place...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Orange County, CA
Dream route that is very tight built over 30 years. Total annual mileage is around 10,000 miles, with an average work day of 5-6 hours, Monday - Friday. Very loyal clientele that have proven...
$114,600
Cash Flow: $132,500
Kansas City, MO
This healthcare services company is built to serve multiple needs in the senior and medical care sectors. From in-home support to skilled nursing and staffing solutions, it offers a broad range of...
$255,000
Cash Flow: $243,547
Fort Worth, TX
This business delivers a full range of in-demand healthcare solutions designed to meet the needs of seniors, families, and healthcare facilities. Services include in-home senior care, medical registry...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $268,677
Brawley, CA
Turnkey Recycling Business for sale. Large 9.5 acres yard. Automobile and scrap. Pick your part. Low Rent. Southern California. Huge potential for CRV, electronic recycling, scale and more. Can sell...
$90,000
Available in Multiple Locations
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? We need professionals who have experience building and leading a team of people.
$50,000
See More FranchisesQueens County, NY
Extremely rare sale of a THRIVING spray foam and insulation company with a major foothold growing in New York City and the entire Tri-State region. With ZERO marketing and 100% organic word-of-mouth,...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $520,000
Scottsdale, AZ
Welcome to Scottdale Arizona this studio is one of the most established studios in the area with 25+ years in operation. Our studio is in a very affluent area. Our space, reputation, and talent are...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $77,196
$65,000
Fort Worth, TX
Port Orange, FL
Bucket Truck and trailer / Chainsaws included etc to keep business moving. 20 years in busines. Steady clientele. A person is hired within to answer phone calls and sets schedule. The Company is well...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Brookfield, WI
Own a business in one of the most critical and consistent home services industries—roofing. This franchise opportunity combines a proven operational model with a strong national brand, enabling you to...
$800,000
Glen Cooper
Colorado Business Brokers
Serving Denver County, CO
Colorado Business Brokers is a partnership of brokers that work as a collaborative team for each of our seller or coaching clients. We put our systems, teamwork and track record to work for each and every client. Systems: Business coaching and selling the way it should be done! • Valuation Systems - Helping clients establish and defend business values – both enterprise market values and a business owner’s core values – are our specialties. • Confidentiality Systems - Preserving confidentiality is an everyday procedure for us. We know how to camouflage the identity of businesses and business owners and guard proprietary information. • Marketing & Resourcing Systems - A coordinated and on-going campaign to sell businesses, coupled with a wide variety of coaching assignments, benefits all of our clients. • Screening & Qualifying Systems - Screening and qualifying buyer prospects is what we do for our business seller clients. Screening and qualifying new ideas and trends is what we do for coaching clients. • Negotiation & Closing Systems - Focused agenda-setting grows and sells businesses. It also addresses frustrations by clarifying alternative choices. We are clear about our role as a broker and/or coach. Teamwork: Business coaching and selling the way you want it done! • Cooperation & Collaboration - We provide two agents for each of our seller clients, almost unheard of in our profession. Most brokerage firms just allocate one broker to serve each listing client. We also encourage teamwork with other business intermediaries and professionals. • Knowledge - We are well connected to world-wide experts and resources. Check us out on LinkedIn. I'm at www.LinkedIn.com/in/glencooper. • Experience - Our many co-experts and go-to resources are grounded in the real world of business ownership. • Accessibility- You can’t miss us if you’re searching for a Colorado business connection! You can find us - and so can prospective business buyers! Track Record: Business coaching and selling the way it is done! • Over 42 Years of Selling & Coaching - We can give you plenty of references. You can also check us out online. • Best Marketing Materials for Clients - Our "Offering Summaries" are acclaimed as "the best!" No kidding.
Sterling Heights, MI
Own a business in one of the most critical and consistent home services industries—roofing. This franchise opportunity combines a proven operational model with a strong national brand, enabling you to...
$600,000
Star, ID
Established Landscaping Business – Treasure Valley, Idaho This profitable landscaping company has been proudly serving the Treasure Valley for the past 5 years, with a strong presence in Eagle, Star,...
$175,000
Yamhill County, OR
Commercial screen printing, embroidery, laser engraving and signage business with established client list. Business specializes in SWAG for business branding. Owner willing to train....
$125,000
Orange County, CA
Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...
$170,000
Guilford County, NC
This turnkey promotional products and custom apparel business serves a diverse client base across small businesses, schools, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and corporate accounts. Known for...
$39,500
Available in Multiple Locations
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® offers a world-class franchise opportunity where you can be in business for yourself, but not by yourself while making a difference in your community!
$75,000
See More FranchisesHorry County, SC
This established automotive business offers premium window tinting and a range of high-demand services including auto and marine audio, remote starts, custom wraps, LED lighting, paint protection, and...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $385,000
Tampa, FL
Overview This pressure washing franchise offers an ideal turnkey opportunity for operators who want to focus on the field while the franchisor handles the rest. All back-office operations, scheduling,...
$50,000
$75,000
Philadelphia, PA
Stafford County, VA
This established window tinting and specialty film business offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key operation with a diverse client base and proven reputation across Virginia. The company...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $13,000
Charleston County, SC
LISTING ID # 34001 This is a long-term well-run pest control business with an excellent reputation and specializes in bed bugs & sterilization. The clientele consists of commercial & residential...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Orange County, CA
Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...
$200,000
Anchorage County, AK
This specialty catering and charcuterie business offers a turnkey opportunity in Anchorage Borough. Located in a high-traffic retail center, the store is fully built out with all necessary equipment,...
$170,000
Orlando, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Winter Springs, Florida region for $360,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $265,500 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of...
$360,000
Cash Flow: $123,968
Snohomish County, WA
Established gourmet food business in a prime location surrounded by more than two hundred wineries and tasting rooms. Perfectly suited to the area’s affluent, experience-driven consumers, this...
$191,000
ESTABLISHED SMASH MY TRASH FRANCHISE - CALIFORNIA This turnkey waste management franchise presents an exceptional semi-absentee investment opportunity in California's thriving commercial market....
$2,150,000
Cash Flow: $485,000
Available in Multiple Locations
PART TIME - WORK AT HOME BUSINESS! Great for people between the ages of 50-65 w/$30,000 in liquid disposable assets. Are You Looking to Make an Additional $100,000 in the Next 12 Months - No Employees to Hire - No Equipment to Rent/Buy - No Office/Warehouse to Rent/Lease - Start Making money in the First 90 Days - Create Your Own Career Opportunity - Help People in Your Community
$30,000
See More FranchisesIndependence, KS
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Are you ready to own a thriving staffing agency with over 20 years of service in a region rich with opportunity? The Express Employment...
$60,000
Oklahoma
This is a well-established FAA-certified engine overhaul and repair facility serving the general aviation industry since 1991. Over more than three decades, the company has built a strong reputation...
$5,700,000
$65,000
Boise, ID
Indiana
Well-regarded home staging and design firm serving the Greater Indianapolis area. Founded in 2014, the Company delivers luxurious, bespoke staging and design services—vacant and occupied staging,...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $140,307
Jacksonville, FL
Step into a high-demand industry with a nationally recognized flooring business that’s disrupting the traditional model. Unlike a retail store, this business operates with a mobile showroom concept,...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $133,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Meet the growing demand for kitchen cabinet makeover services in your local market with N-Hance – Your Cabinet Makeover Experts™
$50,000
See More FranchisesREAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Deschutes County, OR
MULTI-UNIT LAUNDROMAT & REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO FOR SALE Established in 2014, this dominant laundromat operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire a recession-resistant, pandemic and Amazon proof...
$13,000,000
Crown Point, IN
Established Assisted Living Locators franchise serving Northwest Indiana, specializing in senior living placement advisory services. This home-based business operates as a trusted resource for...
$59,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palm Beach County, FL
This long-standing, well-established drywall business is looking for new owners to take reigns into its next era of success! Established in 1984, this business has a proven success model, specializing...
$5,500,000
Cash Flow: $992,069
California
Northern Californina Full Service Moving Company - SC2239 Financial Information Asking Price: $899,000 Cash Flow: $300,000 Gross Revenue: $600,000 Down Payment: $899,000 Adjusted EBITDA: $100,000 This...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Larimer County, CO
Established and well-run, this landscaping company offers a solid foundation and growth upside. Serving both residential and commercial customers, it features multiple service lines, including custom...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $170,385
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
Colorado Springs, CO
This full-service marketing, advertising, and design agency has been a creative and strategic leader in the Rocky Mountain region for nearly four decades. The firm’s award-winning work boasts a...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $135,409
Nevada
Northern Nevada Home Organizing and Estate Sale Services Company - SC2233 Financial Information Asking Price: $195,000 Cash Flow: $80,000 Gross Revenue: $160,000 Down Payment: $195,000 Adjusted...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
$295,000
Clermont County, OH
Boulder, CO
Franchise-Backed • Multiple Revenue Streams • Prime Location This established B2B and B2C custom branding business offers embroidery, DTF, signs, banners, and promotional products. With strong gross...
$139,100
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lackawanna County, PA
Price includes: 5,000 sq ft block building with 11 overhead doors valued at $314,000 (included in price) 2 acres industrial zoned land (Included in price) $190,000 in Trucks, tools & equipment...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $236,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Restoring What Matters Most™ - Full-Service Property Restoration
$100,000
See More FranchisesTroy, MI
SBA Pre-Qualified! Seize this exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Budget Blinds franchise serving the Troy and Sterling Heights areas. This home-based business offers a flexible...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $104,966
Autauga County, AL
Enter a booming industry focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart construction. This turnkey spray foam insulation franchise provides residential, commercial, and new-build clients with...
$3,900,000
Denver, CO
This home services business has been serving homeowners across Denver since 2020, with a strong residential customer base and a handful of commercial customers. The company has grown year over year...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $117,910
Denver, CO
This is more than a wedding planning company — it's a trusted brand known for specializing in personalized celebrations within traditional and non-traditional weddings. It has carved a niche among...
$89,990
Cash Flow: $35,499
Kissimmee, FL
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, accredited orthotics and prosthetics clinic with an exceptional reputation and latest technology. No need to wait 12-24 months and spend thousands to...
$150,000
Denver, CO
Home Inspection Biz – Strong Cash Flow & Highly Scalable This home inspection business offers an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking flexibility, low overhead, and a turnkey operation....
$185,000
Cash Flow: $95,193
Hanover, MA
Step into a proven leader in the mosquito and tick control industry with Mosquito Shield of South Shore and Cape Cod! Achieving over $1.17 million in peak gross revenue in 2021, this well-established...
$925,000
Cash Flow: $319,463
Saint Augustine, FL
Established in 2018, the First Coast Pool Scouts location boasts impressive growth, with revenues increasing by an average of 25% annually since 2020, reaching $252,625 last year. The availability of...
$95,000
Austin, TX
Two AI-powered smart gyms for less than the cost of opening one. Backed by tech-driven, 20-minute workouts and 240+ loyal members, this package offers strong cash flow, real momentum—and a motivated...
$125,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Top Rail Fence is the fastest-growing fencing franchise in the United States. Top Rail is a fence provider for residential consumers and businesses.
$50,000
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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