REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin County, LA
Benchmark Business Brokers presents a family owned and operated restaurant with plenty of outside seating, a cozy bar, party room and a main dining room that seats approximately 48 people. This...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin County, LA
Benchmark Business Brokers presents a family owned and operated restaurant with plenty of outside seating, a cozy bar, party room and a main dining room that seats approximately 48 people. This...
$971,000
Cash Flow: $208,109
Fort Collins, CO
Scalable & Low Employees The top 50% of franchisees average $1.82 million in sales with the owner/operator, office admin, and 1-2 salespeople. Scale by adding more mobile showrooms (vans)....
$225,000
Herriman, UT
Priced to sell at $38,900. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in Herriman, Utah. Included in the purchase: business phone number, google reviews, exclusive territory,...
$38,900
Tampa, FL
Step into ownership with this established service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. Located in the Tampa-St. Petersburg Metropolitan Area, this business offers...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $62,000
Atlanta, GA
> DESCRIPTION: Moving and junk removal business serving residential and commercial clients in metro Atlanta. This business operates under a proven franchise system with ongoing support, established...
$55,000
Toronto, ON
This established Five Star Painting® business in the Greater Toronto Area has been serving residential and commercial clients for over 15 years. With six exclusive territories and more than 10,000...
$60,000
Plano, TX
Step into ownership with this established service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. Located in the thriving Dallas–Fort Worth metro, this business offers built-in...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $112,000
Lake Mary, FL
Step into ownership with this established service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. Located in a high-growth Florida metro, this business offers built-in brand...
$150,000
Austin, TX
Step into ownership with this service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. Located in a thriving metro area, the business includes a protected territory and a...
$200,000
Coral Springs, FL
Seize the opportunity to acquire a well-established home inspection business with more than 30 years of presence in Coral Springs, Tamarac, and nearby high-demand areas. This franchise operates in one...
$250,000
Available in Multiple Locations
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE. Take advantage of the limited-time $19,000 Discounted Franchisee Initial Fee (valued at $36K) for new franchise owners!
$110,000
See More FranchisesCincinnati, OH
This Landscape and Tree business is a leading provider of tree care, landscaping, and plant health services, serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients across Southwestern Ohio and...
$749,900
Cash Flow: $267,351
Talbot County, MD
This is a luxury residential firm that specializes in building custom outdoor living spaces. The firm works with talented landscape architects and luxury builders in Maryland and Delaware Beaches....
$595,000
Cash Flow: $278,000
$39,500
Larimer County, CO
Maryland
Rare Service Business Opportunity! $760,000 worth of Vehicles and Equipment included! This well-established luxury outdoor firm offers a complete suite of services, from high-end landscape...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $709,000
Vero Beach, FL
Step into ownership of a profitable mosquito control business serving the Vero Beach area. This home-based franchise offers a scalable, low-overhead opportunity with a stable customer base and a...
$99,999
Cash Flow: $80,000
Ross Lefkowitz
Benjamin Ross Group
Serving Anne Arundel County, MD
The Benjamin Ross Group is the most experienced, professional and exclusive business sales, mergers and acquisition firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region. With over 30 years experience, the professional business brokers at Benjamin Ross Group are the experts. We represent well managed businesses, regardless of their size. When making a significant financial decision, you owe it to yourself to....Experience the Professional Difference. For more information, go to: www.BenjaminRossGroup.com
Cedar Rapids, IA
This is an opportunity to acquire an established handyman services business with a strong presence in the Linn County area. Over the past 2½ years, the business has built a solid reputation, reflected...
$116,250
Cash Flow: $110,100
Tampa, FL
Step into ownership with this landscaping and property maintenance business backed by a nationally recognized franchise. This resale includes an exclusive territory in a strong service area, providing...
$35,000
Louisville, KY
***Inquire for financial performance information*** An established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in Louisville, KY is now available. With a strong reputation and a proven track...
$295,000
Atlanta, GA
Step into ownership with this established mosquito control business, serving the booming Atlanta metro area. This opportunity provides a well-known franchise brand, a strong customer base, and a...
$125,000
Columbus, OH
Step into ownership of a well-established junk removal business serving the Columbus metro area. With over 15 years in operation, this business benefits from strong brand recognition, a 30% return...
$720,000
Available in Multiple Locations
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? We need professionals who have experience building and leading a team of people.
$50,000
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West Burlington, IA
Prime Data Infrastructure Redevelopment or Lease Portfolio Site This 400,000 SF enclosed regional mall sits on 36 acres of controlled, secure land and presents an immediate opportunity for hyperscale...
$3,500,000
Kings County, NY
Under Contract! Established for over two decades, this highly reputable light manufacturing business in Brooklyn specializes in custom solutions for a diverse range of prominent clients. With a strong...
$7,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,474,283
$14,995
Broward County, FL
Toronto, ON
Step into ownership of a well-established painting business serving residential and commercial clients in Greater Toronto. Backed by a highly regarded franchise, this home-based business offers a...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $87,336
Richmond City County, VA
Light & Raphael is pleased to offer a property maintenance company for sale in Richmond, VA. The company provides services to the Greater Richmond area including Charlottesville. The business...
$280,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Rockland County, NY
This healthcare staffing business offers a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established agency specializing in connecting nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and medical clinics with highly...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $350,371
Orlando, FL
Step into ownership with this well-established home inspection franchise in Orlando, Florida. With over two decades of success, this business is part of a trusted national brand that boasts 40+ years...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Beaumont, TX
Step into ownership of a well-established landscaping and grounds maintenance business located in the thriving Golden Triangle region. This top-tier franchise is a recognized name in the industry,...
$299,000
Bozeman, MT
Looking for a business with immediate income, growth potential, and the backing of a highly respected brand? This property management business in Bozeman, MT, serving the thriving Gallatin County...
$104,296
Indianapolis, IN
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own a leading junk removal business that’s part of an SBA-approved, nationally recognized franchise. Serving Central Indiana, this business stands out...
$700,000
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 FranchisesNew York County, NY
This awards show presents a unique opportunity in the design and fashion industry, recognized globally for discovering and promoting emerging talent. With a strong, established brand presence and an...
Cash Flow: $85,702
West Palm Beach, FL
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own a top-tier junk removal business that’s part of an SBA-approved, nationally recognized franchise. This industry-leading business proudly serves...
$175,000
$1,050,000
Melville, NY
Thunder Bay And Northwestern Ontario, ON
Unique opportunity to own a home and building inspection business, part of an SBA-approved national franchise. While operating with modest profits, the company delivers top-quality inspection services...
$37,500
Charlotte, NC
Own a profitable, SBA-approved picture-framing franchise. Ideal for entrepreneurs with business savvy and a love of art. This business operates in a $6 billion market with high margins, minimal...
$325,000
Available Nationwide
Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading appliance repair services franchise.
$85,000
See More FranchisesRichmond, VA
Are you looking for a profitable venture that also makes a positive impact in your community? This rewarding franchise business partners with elementary schools to deliver turnkey two-week fundraising...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Seattle, WA
Thousand new homes around the area. Bright future for a growing business. Modernized and well-established dry cleaning and laundry shop. 2800sq ft of space. Unlimited opportunity for wholesale...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Bethlehem, PA
Fantastic opportunity to be your own boss? This successful ground maintenance business offers immediate income and growth potential. Backed by a leading, SBA-approved franchise, this business provides...
$241,750
Cash Flow: $104,563
New York County, NY
Explore an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established carpet and upholstery cleaning business located in vibrant Manhattan. With a proven track record of success, this business has earned a...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $181,525
Lake County, IL
This established franchise specializes in dryer vent cleaning and installation, offering a prime opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs with no initial start-up costs. It is also home-based with...
$69,999
Cash Flow: $34,483
John Ovrom
EXIT CONSULTING GROUP
Serving San Diego County, CA
Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG) is a premier exit strategies management firm built upon the experience of professionals who have sharpened their skills by starting, growing, managing, and selling multiple companies of their own. We give profitable businesses the ability to build comprehensive strategies to navigate upcoming transitions successfully. As the transaction advisor, we specialize in developing roadmaps for businesses either going through or anticipating a transition, helping with everything from setting up for generational success, exit strategies, partner disputes, developing value adding strategies, selling and more. Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we define what success looks like and then establish a plan of action to achieve those results. Depending on the business and ideal timetable, those results range. We work to help owners successfully exit their business in a way that the organization still thrives, drive value to the business to increase sale revenues, mitigate disunity between key stakeholders to identify clear path moving forward, manage the transaction of the sale and more.
Miami, FL
Fantastic opportunity to own a successful home and building inspection company that's part of an SBA-approved national franchise. The company delivers industry-leading inspection services to...
$595,000
Hillsborough County, FL
180 accounts all within a 3 mile radius! Established lawn maintenance business servicing the same community for over 17 years. Monthly Revenue is over $28,000 and is for lawn maintenance services...
$269,000
$199,000
King County, WA
San Antonio, TX
Seize the opportunity to own a profitable custom framing business with an impressive track record! This FastFrame franchise consistently delivers quality service, attracting a loyal customer base and...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $61,016
Kailua-Kona, HI
Jim’s Shoes & Bags provides a unique business opportunity for the entrepreneur eager to chart their own future. What better place to do this than on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii? As you enter...
$330,000
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
$40,000
See More FranchisesMurfreesboro, TN
ESTABLISHED OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING TERRITORIES FOR SALE This profitable franchise opportunity includes four established Oxi Fresh territories strategically positioned across Tennessee's...
$250,000
Florida
This company was started on a shoestring budget and has grown to annual sales of $885K in two years. Excellent reviews (4.9 on Google). Professional marketing plan in place, which has generated...
$500,000
Portage, IN
Founded in 2023, Duneland Power Washing has quickly proven its success, generating $10,000 per month in just four months of seasonal operations. With a 100+ active client list, a fully equipped...
$200,000
El Cajon, CA
Excellent cash flowing San Diego Property Management company for someone who wants to immediately step in to a book of business. Opportunities for real estate transactions with the clients as well as...
$600,000
Richmond County, GA
I am selling my landscaping business in the Augusta, GA area. The only thing I'm not including is my truck, which I will include for an additional $20k if needed. There's an established route of 100%...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $156,000
Fairfax County, VA
Great opportunity to acquire a highly reputable house detailing business serving residential and commercial clients. Backed by a nationally recognized family of franchise brands, the business offers...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Idaho
This highly profitable Vegetation Management Services business in Southwest and South Central Idaho boasts established government and commercial contracts. Operating seasonally from mid-March to...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Philadelphia, PA
Amazing opportunity to own a Ben & Jerry's on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. New 10 year lease starting on May 1,2026. Buyer will get the store along with a lease, all furniture,...
$699,500
Cash Flow: $185,000
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Provincetown, MA
Award Winning Cosmos Catering is for Sale! An Exceptional opportunity to acquire Cosmos Catering & Event Planning! In a Class of its own, Cosmos Catering boosts over 20 years of fulfilling the dreams...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Great ROI, consistent recurring revenue, and lifestyle flexibility! Low start-up costs, and high profit margins make ASP a perfect franchise for owners looking for predictable successful franchise.
$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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