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....
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
Horry 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
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
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
Available in Multiple Locations
A trusted national leader in the disaster restoration industry
$50,000
See More FranchisesESTABLISHED 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
Independence, 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
$275,000
Miami, FL
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
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
Bobby Panahi, MBA
BPRE
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
BPRE is located in Beverly Hills and serves the Southern California region. The founder and managing broker, Bobby Panahi, is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of real estate experience specializing in commercial sales/leasing, bulk asset business sales, and real estate development. Bobby holds an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management and has lived most of his life in the Los Angeles area. While serving as President of one of T-Mobile's top retail partners, Bobby gained extensive knowledge of Southern California's commercial geography and real estate landscape, which he eventually leveraged to build a thriving business brokerage
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
REAL 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
Available Nationwide
Imagine building a business that empowers members of your community to grow and thrive, and gives you the opportunity to live the life of your dreams, that's NTV360.
$35,000
See More FranchisesLarimer 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
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
$300,000
Arlington, TX
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
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
Troy, 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
Available in Multiple Locations
As the #1 and fastest-growing coworking franchise, Office Evolution offers an extraordinary opportunity to take advantage of today’s changing business world.
$175,000
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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
$675,000
Hudson County, NJ
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
Available in Multiple Locations
Transforming spaces with durable, safe, and stylish surfacing, Softroc® leads the way in innovative rubber solutions for indoor and outdoor areas.
$100,000
See More FranchisesAustin, 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
Canton, MI
Simple business model with recurring revenue in a great market! —> Mosquito Hunters of Western Metro Detroit started in August 2022. Using corporate’s proven marketing strategies in early 2023, the...
$50,000
Chicago, IL
This established, home-based business presents a rare opportunity to step into the signage industry with ease—backed by 25 years of reputation, relationships, and results. Whether you're an...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $54,464
Montgomery County, PA
Booming area! Great opportunity to own a turnkey business located in a shopping center with many other businesses. Full service 1,500 sq ft. drop store well equipped with dressing room, alterations...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $345,970
Atlanta, GA
Step into ownership with this established appliance repair business backed by a nationally recognized franchise. Operating in a large protected metro territory, this business is supported by strong...
$280,000
Laura Black
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Serving Mesa County, CO
Agoura Hills, CA
This is a rare chance to own a long-established, fully licensed vocational trade school with a strong reputation in a hands-on niche. Founded over 50 years ago, this training academy offers both...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $291,883
Denver, CO
This Business checks all the boxes. Consistent historical revenues and profit? Check. Opportunities for significant futre growth and expansion? Check. Great vendor and customer relations? Check. No...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $241,959
$775,000
Syracuse, NY
Somerset County, NJ
Newly Listed! Beautiful dry cleaners for sale! This gorgeous dry cleaning business is run ABSENTEE. Brand new boiler that cost $35k. Turn key business that has room to double its capacity. This...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $168,000
Willoughby, OH
This business is a ready-made solution for the rapidly growing Senior Care and Home Services market. Are you looking to acquire a profitable, fast-growing, and mission-driven business in the booming...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
Available in Multiple Locations
An Opportunity to Buzz About: Meet the demand for custom window treatments with low start-up costs & high revenue potential—backed by HorsePower Brands
$75,000
See More FranchisesWinter Haven, FL
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...
$550,000
Missouri
Looking for a stable, profitable business with growth potential? With over 30 years of trusted service, this well-established electrical contracting company offers a prime opportunity for an investor...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $484,247
Owasso, OK
If you are looking for a recession-resistant business built on repeat service that yields recurring revenue, this is it! Our environmental franchises have been handling the tough but essential job of...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $73,000
Waco, TX
A rare opportunity to acquire an established cleaning business in Waco, TX — part of one of the nation’s most trusted residential cleaning brands. Backed by a globally recognized franchise system,...
$405,000
Cash Flow: $124,838
Greater Toronto Area, ON
Recession-Resistant Exterior House Detailing Business for Sale This is a premium exterior home detailing service company that offers a wide range of services, including window washing, gutter...
$440,000
Cash Flow: $135,175
Salt Lake City, UT
Step into a fully operational, revenue-generating fencing franchise with an established presence in a high-demand market. This is not a startup—this business is already up and running with trained...
$120,000
Milwaukee, WI
*** make your offer today! *** SBA eligible for well qualified buyers Established: 2022 Management: Two full-time managers oversee daily operations Fleet: Excellent vehicles included – 14 vehicles...
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $437,889
Talbot County, MD
This well-established landscaping company is a leader in the high-end residential market, specializing in design/build projects and annual maintenance contracts. With a loyal, repeat client base and a...
$908,000
Cash Flow: $431,000
Jacksonville, FL
This is a rare opportunity to own a rapidly growing business. This company is seeking a leader to own and expand. Key Highlights: - 24% CAGR: Enjoy consistent growth with 24% historical annual growth...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Fleet Clean | Mobile Truck Washing Business | Recurring Customer Business
$90,000
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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