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Established High-End Landscaping Company

San Bernardino County, CA

Business Description: Founded in 1979, this is one of the most reputable and established landscaping companies serving the San Bernardino and surrounding mountain communities. This full-service...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $780,226

All Kine Pro Service – Profitable Kauai Window/Power Washing

Kauai County, HI

All Kine Pro Service - Window Cleaning & Power Washing is a highly respected, well-established business with a reputation for delivering exceptional service to both residential and commercial clients....

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $90,300

Vending Machines | Part-Time Semi-Passive Biz - Thriving

Cleveland, OH

Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Vending Business (healthy snacks & drinks) covering Cleveland, OH & surroundings. Semi-passive, great margins, and plenty of room / opportunity to grow. Each vending...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

Seasonal Sukkah Installation And Rental Business For Sale

Nassau County, NY

HS Listing ID-66508 4-Year Average SDE: $74,363 4-Year Average Gross: $130,000 Valuation and Asking Price: The business is being offered at $150,000, based on a 2x multiple of average SDE. Seller is...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $74,363

Vending Machines - Semi-Absentee Biz - High Margins

Saint Louis, MO

Lucrative - Semi-Absentee - Healthy snacks & drinks vending machine business covering Saint Louis and surroundings; ran on a part-time schedule, high margins, and plenty of room to grow. Each machine...

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

Fully Equipped ,profitable and Long Established Dry Cleaner in RICH

Levittown, NY

LONG ESTABLISHED DRY CLEANER WITH ALTERATION AT HIGH TRAFFIC STREET IN AFFLUENT TOWN IN L.I 50 LBS UNION DRY CLEANING MACHINE,2 PRESSER 1 WASHER AND SEWING MACHINE.OWNER IS RETIRING.THERE IS NO DRY...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $91,700

Appliance Repair Company in Miramar Beach Florida

Destin, FL

Appliance Repair company at the beach! Work hard and live in paradise!...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Healthcare Staffing #68755

Louisiana

This Company is a distinguished healthcare staffing firm. The Company excels in delivering top-tier temporary nurse staffing solutions to a variety of healthcare facilities, ensuring exceptional...

Turnkey Handyman Franchise for sale

Rapid City, SD

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-established handyman franchise with a solid reputation, trained team, and repeat customer base. This business is fully operational, with...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

30 yr Carpet Tile etc. Cleaning Business For Sale Wesley Chapel FL

Wesley Chapel, FL

Owner ready to retire and sell this great business in one of Floridas fastest growing areas. Will sell turn-key with two fully stocked trucks, equipment, website and ready for the next generation....

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Schwarz Studio Taxidermists Since 1882

Saint Louis, MO

Taxidermy studio - providing superior quality work from the most respected and oldest name in the taxidermy industry!...

$225,000

$225,000

Clearwater Laundry for Sale

Clearwater, FL

learwater Laundromat For Sale (Absentee Run) Asking Price: $350,000.00 Gross Revenue: $142,000.00 Cash Flow: $80,000.00 Financing Available: $185,000.00 Here’s your chance to own this thriving,...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Galveston Pool Service Route for Sale

Galveston County, TX

**30% Seller Financing Available**. Prime area for growth with limited competition in these areas. Very seasoned, long term accounts serviced about a decade on average. Maintenance technicians in...

$207,600

$207,600

Cash Flow: $102,000

Specialty Aviation & Industrial Headset Repair Service

Missouri

A specialty service provider has developed a proprietary process to maintain and extend the life of high value aviation communication headsets that are no longer supported by original manufacturers....

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $197,263

Absentee-Run Dry Cleaning Plant with Expansion Potential – Turnkey

Shelby County, TN

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped dry cleaning plant that operates under absentee ownership with an experienced manager in place. This business offers reliable cash flow, a loyal customer...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Boca Raton Pool Service Route for Sale

Palm Beach County, FL

Full featured route in Palm Beach. All of pools are concentrated in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Seller to include well established Name, website and phone for a smooth continuation of great business....

$636,000

$636,000

Cash Flow: $250,800

Elad Dror

PD Properties, LLC

Serving New York County, NY

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Sugar Land Pool Service Route for Sale

Fort Bend County, TX

Prime route to grow. Very flexible route to manage and operate with outstanding payment histories. Eight service stops per week. These pools are very easy to take care of and consistently stay clean....

$56,400

$56,400

Cash Flow: $54,000

Arnold Bimbo Bread Route – $308,000 - St Augustine

Saint Augustine, FL

Arnold Bimbo Bread Route ----------------------------------------------------------------- St Augustine - St Johns County Depot: South Jacksonville...

$308,000

$308,000

Cash Flow: $109,460

Deli for Sale

Worcester County, MA

These well-established delis have been in operation for years, consistently producing high-quality food and catering services. The three-unit multi-store operation is for sale as a package. This is a...

$995,000

$995,000

Own an Established & Growing Graze Craze Franchise!

Summit County, OH

Step into an already established gourmet charcuterie business with strong brand recognition and community appeal. This Graze Craze franchise offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator...

$55,000

$55,000

Cash Flow: $86,512

Real Estate Appraisal Service, Central Texas

Texas

This successful 25-year-old residential appraisal business has a stellar business reputation, and robust referral network that would serve as a great entry point for an experienced TX Certified...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Sarasota Pool Service Route for Sale

Manatee County, FL

Well established pool routes ready for you in Sarasota and Manatee. Long standing name in this market with plenty of goodwill. Well serviced pools by experienced technicians who can continue with you....

$153,720

$153,720

Cash Flow: $110,600

Full Scale Outdoor Living Construction Company in Booming Location

Harris County, TX

This well-established outdoor living company in Houston, Texas, specializes in creating exceptional outdoor spaces specializing in outdoor kitchens, patio covers, and backyard renovations. The company...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $347,000

9 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern California

California

Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a full-time manager! › 13 Trucks › 1 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $241,268

10 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern Kentucky

Kentucky

Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a full-time manager! › 9 Trucks › 1 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $166,875

Thriving 25-Year Award-Winning Catering Business

Florida

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly regarded catering company with over 25 years of consistent performance, stellar reputation, and multiple industry awards. Known for its...

$697,355

$697,355

Cash Flow: $214,676

Muskoka Engineering Firm | $1m Revenue | $400K SDE

Ontario

Established engineering firm in Muskoka, Ontario with long standing operating history serving residential, commercial, industrial, and civil sectors. This reputable business generates $1M annual...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Event venue and business

Lee's Summit, MO

Newer building in downtown Lee's Summit, the best downtown in the Kansas City metropolitan area....

$4,700,000

$4,700,000

Pizza Franchise for Sale in Thriving Retail Corridor!!

Tyler, TX

This Pizza Franchise for Sale is a ready-to-operate opportunity in one of Tyler's busiest commercial corridors. Generating $680,000 in annual sales, this well-established location is delivering strong...

$215,000

$215,000

Cash Flow: $39,855

Profitable Atlanta Georgia Restaurant for Sale - Great lease terms!

Atlanta, GA

This Fast Casual Mediterranean American Atlanta, Georgia Restaurant for Sale has an amazing lease, good books, $100,000 in owner earnings, an experienced staff, and fourteen years of operation. All...

$259,000

$259,000

Cash Flow: $104,704

Profitable Franchise for Sale! Community Favorite for Decades!

Laytown, NC

5...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $152,322

Thriving Exterior Power Washing Business, Residential & Commercial

Greensboro, NC

Become the proud owner of a cutting-edge commercial power washing business. Proprietary equipment is this business’s unique advantage, enabling you to efficiently clean towering structures from ground...

$299,900

$299,900

Cash Flow: $307,000

Dynamic Digital Advertising Company In Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MO

This turn-key business sells social media marketing ,traditional advertising and search engine optimization as well as a full suite of business support products .The sale price includes a large...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $94,700

Austin - Senior Transition, Estate Sale And Sale Auctions Company

Austin, CO

For Sale is a multi-revenue senior transition, estate sales, and real estate support business. This well-established brand is part of the nation’s largest provider of senior relocation services and...

$405,000

$405,000

Cash Flow: $227,400

Leading Commercial Full Service Contractor

Colorado

An award-winning commercial builder with a strong customer-first approach, this Colorado-based firm has been a trusted partner in construction across Southern Colorado. Operating from its headquarters...

Cash Flow: $1,274,070

Cash Flow: $1,274,070

Vacation rental property manager

Lane County, OR

Profitable vacation rental property management business with high margins, no licensing requirement, great reviews and loyal customer base....

$369,000

$369,000

Cash Flow: $112,745

Historic Boutique Hotel and RV Park in Colorado Rockies

Cripple Creek, CO

SVN | Northco is pleased to present, as exclusive advisor to ownership, the sale of Cripple Creek Hospitality House & Travel Park ("Property"), a historic hotel and full-service RV park spanning over...

$3,950,000

$3,950,000

Premier Events Staffing & Security Services

Austin, TX

This event security and staffing business recruits a large database of security and safety contractors that allow them to deploy up to 250 personnel for a diverse range of events, from intimate...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $378,000

Coin Laundry Business with Fully Leased Apartment Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lake County, FL

UNIQUE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: BUSY AND WELL-KNOWN COIN LAUNDRY WITH APARTMENT COMPLEX AND REAL PROPERTY INCLUDED — SITUATED ON MAJOR THOROUGHFARE IN LAKE COUNTY. This attractive...

$1,895,000

$1,895,000

Cash Flow: $154,289

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Full Pool Service Company W/ Retail & Tons of Assets on Sanibel Island

Sanibel, FL

TURNKEY BUSINESS for sale! This is your opportunity to purchase a longstanding, profitable, and highly respected pool service company with an established lawn and pool equipment retail store. Whether...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $742,938

Mature, Cash flowing, Custom Storage Business in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

Price drop! The owner is ready for retirement! Great deals do show up occasionally..Don't waste any time inquiring on this one! With an owner of over 20 years that wants to finally retire this...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $179,450

Asphalt and Sealcoating for sale in NE Metro

White Bear Lake, MN

Profitable Asphalt Sealing Franchise For Sale – Turnkey Business with Loyal Clientele Are you looking to own a thriving, recession-resistant business with a proven track record and a strong local...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $47,293

Window Cleaning Franchise with Vehicles & Team in Place!

Mclennan County, TX

Profitable Franchise Business, Offering Window Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Holiday Lighting, Gutter Cleaning, and Window Tinting, with Vehicles & Team in Place – Ideal for Hands-On or Semi-Absentee...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $46,127

Crawlspace Cleaning & Encapsulation Business

Cabarrus County, NC

Profitable Niche Home Services Business with a Strong Online Presence Step into a thriving home services business that specializes in crawlspace cleaning, insulation, vapor barrier installation, and...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $113,410

Mark Daoust

Quiet Light Brokerage, Inc.

Serving Dakota County, MN

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Polk County Laundry for Sale

Lakeland, FL

Polk County Laundromat for sale. Washers replaced in 2022. Speed Queen Financing is available. This 2,300 sf free standing laundromat is unattended and absentee ran. Sale Price $530,000 Revenue:...

$530,000

$530,000

Profitable Dry Cleaner Middlesex Co.

Middlesex County, NJ

Steady low maintenance, turn key cash generating business. Low overhead, been serving local community for 40 years - 20 under the current owner - has built a loyal customer base. Fully operational...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Residential and Commercial Heating and Cooling Systems and Service

Louisville, KY

Family owned and operated HVAC company located in Kentucky. The company has a history of providing residential heating and air conditioning installation. The company is fully licensed and insured, our...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $260,000

Dumpsters-Junk Removal-Demolition- All In One

Sugar Land, TX

Become the owner of a highly reputable waste management services business. With 3 complementing revenue streams of Dumpster rental, Junk removal, and Demolition services we are a unique business...

$134,500

$134,500

Cash Flow: $131,245

Raleigh & RDU- Super opportunity! Strong Franchise Brand!

North Carolina

Established UPS Store franchise in growing Raleigh-RDU market presents exceptional opportunity for new ownership. This thriving location has operated successfully since 2006, generating $993,000...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $230,000

Sub Sandwich Franchise Business for Sale! Profits of $160,000!

Lenexa, KS

Claim your chance to own a thriving Sub Sandwich Franchise Business for Sale in Overland Park! With an impressive of $810,783 in sales and owner earnings of $159,277, this profitable Sub Sandwich...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $159,277

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

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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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks

 

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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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