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...
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Industry Info
Home-Based Mosquito Control Business with Growth Potential
$99,999
Cash Flow: $80,000
Premier Outdoor Lighting Franchise in Marietta, GA | Turnkey Business
Marietta, GA
Own a thriving outdoor lighting business right in the heart of Marietta—one of Metro Atlanta’s most desirable and fastest-growing markets. This premier franchise specializes in residential,...
3
$390,000
Handyman Business with $465K in Revenue and Franchise Support
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
Celebrated Wedding and Event Destination in the Twin Cities Metro Area
Minnesota
A premiere wedding destination located in the Twin Cities metro suburbs. Gorgeous rural setting Indoor & outdoor accommodations for optional wedding settings Multiple buildings for complete...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $423,459
Custom Deck Construction
Utah
Well-established custom decking business specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing high-quality, tailored outdoor decking solutions for residential and commercial properties. With a...
$1,545,000
Cash Flow: $329,665
Established Franchise Landscaping Business - Proven Business Model!
Texas
This franchise landscaping business is part of a well-established national network, delivering top-tier commercial grounds care solutions. Specializing in lawn maintenance, landscape improvements,...
$1,400,000
Junk Removal Business with $1.2M Revenue
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
Flooring & General Contractor
Providence County, RI
Established for over 69 years. Owner looking to retire, Full staff in place, Turn key operation. Real estate available for sale....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $132,557
Profitable Nursery, Loyal Customers, Endless Potential!
Kansas
For sale: A well-established nursery and garden center with over 50 years of success. This thriving business boasts a strong local brand, a loyal customer base, and a diverse range of plants, garden...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $214,370
Established Painting Business with Growth Potential
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
FranchiseCamp Bow Wow
Available Nationwide
A Franchise Opportunity that will really get your Tail Wagging
2
$400,000
See More FranchisesHVAC Biz w/ $176K Cash Flow – $110K Down, Seller Financing Available
Minnesota
This well-established HVAC business has served its region for over 30 years, earning a reputation for exceptional quality, honesty, and customer care. With a 4.9-star Angi’s List rating and an A+...
$367,000
Cash Flow: $174,596
Small Business Consulting Firm & Partnership
State College, PA
The Opportunity is to run your own Consulting and Advising business that focuses on small and medium size businesses. We have found this to be an under-utilized segment in the market. It is very...
$25,000
Cash Flow: $87,000
High-Performing Bathroom Remodeling Franchise - Broward County, FL
$400,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Established Home Inspection Business with High Earnings in Orlando
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
Established Landscaping Business with $557K Revenue
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
Rob Amerine
The FBB Group, Ltd.
Serving El Paso County, CO
The FBB Group, Ltd., deals exclusively with the sale of privately owned businesses located primarily in the Rocky Mountain Region. Established in 1982 by Ronald V. Chernak, CBI, M&AMI, Fellow of the IBBA, the firm is one of Colorado's largest and most successful brokerage companies representing privately owned businesses. The FBB Group has completed over 1,000 business sales covering a wide variety of industries. The FBB Group offers professional assistance at every phase of the business sale transaction, including: valuation, preparation of a detailed business presentation package, development of a sound marketing strategy, pre-screening of potential purchasers, negotiating the structure of the transaction, and interfacing with accountants, attorneys, and bankers during the closing process.
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Established Property Management Business - Immediate Cash Flow
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
Glass & Glazing Business | Prime Metro Location | $272K SDE/$78K Down.
Minnesota
Established Twin Cities metro glass and glazing contractor with an impressive track record of serving multi-family, residential and commercial clients. This profitable operation has shown consistent...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $272,472
$1M Revenue Junk Removal Franchise – Priced at $700K.
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
Relocation Services Business in Southeastern South Dakota
South Dakota
This reputable business just keeps getting better! With over $200k in cash flow and an exploding community, an owner can step in and continue to see it grow. • Established Brand: Strong local presence...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $213,186
Junk Removal Business with High Growth Potential!
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...
2
$175,000
FranchiseGlass Doctor
Available Nationwide
Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading glass repair and replacement services franchise. With us, your path to business ownership is crystal clear!
$50,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Home Inspection Business
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...
2
$37,500
Profitable Picture Framing Business
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...
2
$325,000
Smash My Trash Indiana | Remote w/GM | 80% Recurring
$1,300,000
Fort Wayne, IN
Grounds Maintenance Franchise – $530K Revenue!
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
Lucrative Home Inspection Business
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
Home Inspection Franchise – Priced Below Franchise Fee!
Bowie, MD
Step into ownership of a successful Home & Building Inspection business backed by a leading, SBA-approved national franchise known for delivering top-notch inspection services. • Respected, trusted...
$37,500
Profitable Cleaning Business, Jersey City + One NEW NJ Territory
Jersey City, NJ
Don’t miss this rare chance to step into a thriving, high-demand cleaning business with a top-tier brand reputation and built-in infrastructure. The owner/franchisor is refocusing on Hoboken and...
5
$500,000
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Charlotte NC-$349,000
Matthews, NC
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Charlotte NC-$349,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #SnydersLance #SnydersPretzels #KettleChips #CapeCodChips #LateJuly...
2
$349,000
Cash Flow: $105,539
Mission Foods Route For Sale Charlotte NC $80,000
Charlotte, NC
Mission Foods Route For Sale Charlotte NC $80,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $92,677
Highly Profitable/Low Maintenance
Austin, TX
Commercial landscaping company that has fortune 100 and 500 businesses. The growth has been tremendous every year. We do zero advertising. It is all from referrals. It takes one scheduler to handle...
$2,100,000
FranchiseHeaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Available in Multiple Locations
The Heaven's Best franchise organization, consistently ranked in the Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards, is dedicated to developing and supporting franchised business that provide quality residential and commercial cleaning services. Heaven's Best is a step above the rest. Benefit from unlimited growth potential with this unique, environmentally friendly carpet cleaning franchise. You will benefit from the low royalty fees, exclusive territories, Dry in One Hour cleaning process, training and support.
$25,900
See More FranchisesPool Service Route - Roseville, CA
Roseville, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Easy 1-day route in nice areas of Roseville and Gramite Bay. This...
$19,356
Cash Flow: $20,000
Organic Dry Cleaner in Chester County!
Chester County, PA
Organic Dry Cleaner in Chester County! The plant has all state of the art equipment and has been equipped to be able to handle high volumes of dry cleaning. The surrounding area of the dry cleaner is...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $299,333
Behavioral Health Company | Fast Growing & Built to Scale | $1.24M SDE
$5,150,000
Virginia
Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Service
Battle Ground, WA
The company provides Erosion and Sediment Control inspections by certified professionals in the Pacific Northwest. The company performs CESCL inspection to ensure its customers are compliant with the...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $111,000
65-Year-Old Commercial Cleaning Business for Sale
Tuscaloosa County, AL
65-year legacy of stability, quality, and client loyalty Recurring revenue from existing clients Seasoned management bench and highly trained technicians Owner/GM committed to stay on for transition...
$801,800
Cash Flow: $255,661
FranchiseFootprints Floors
Available in Multiple Locations
Join one of the fastest-growing and most simple-to-run home-service brands. No build-out, no inventory, and no employees are required at Footprints Floors. All marketing and customer acquisition is completed for you by the corporate team!
$75,000
See More FranchisesOwn a Shrunk 3D Franchise for Less Than the Cost of a New One
Morristown, NJ
This is an opportunity to acquire a Shrunk 3D franchise - an innovative mobile business that creates custom, lifelike figurines from 3D scans. The setup is perfect for events and pop-up locations,...
$120,000
Electrical Contracting\ Service (38 years in Business)
Tarpon Springs, FL
Established Electrical Contracting and Service Business - 38 Years of Excellence This well-established electrical contracting company has served the Tarpon Springs, FL market for 38 years since 1987,...
5
Cash Flow: $422,000
Pool Installation, Services and Supplies
New York
The Company, founded in 1933 in New York, is one of New York’s largest and oldest pool and patio business, with over 75 years of experience and seven retail locations. It is a full-service provider of...
$6,150,000
Cash Flow: $1,432,983
Premier Waterproofing Business | High-Growth Service Area
Connecticut
This well-established home services company is a trusted leader in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, drainage systems, crawl space encapsulation, and masonry work. Operating across...
$670,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Express Employment Professionals in Chesapeake-Suffolk, VA
Portsmouth, VA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** This established Express Employment Professionals franchise in Chesapeake, VA, offers a unique opportunity to own a reputable staffing agency in a...
5
$125,000
Don Smith
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Jefferson County, AL
Don Smith is a Professional Business Broker and President of Sunbelt Business Advisors in Birmingham, Alabama. Don is committed to a work ethic focusing on integrity and professionalism to achieve your ultimate goal of either selling an established business or purchasing a business to meet your specific requirements. After 25 years in the corporate world Don opened the Sunbelt Office in 2001. Since then Don and the Sunbelt team have managed the sale of hundreds of companies from very small businesses to companies with revenue in the millions. Don has provided Business Broker and merger and acquisition adviser services to privately held business throughout the state of Alabama. Don holds a Real Estate license in the State of Alabama. A graduate of The University of Alabama Birmingham, Don’s business career has spanned 40 years and includes starting and building a successful distribution company, as well as extensive experience in the mergers and acquisition field. Don and all of the Sunbelt Team are committed to helping you reach your goals, whether you’re selling or buying; “We are here to help.” Associates- Full staff of Brokers with experience in all areas including construction, distribution, manufacturing, business services and retail. Our associates include a Licensed Real Estate Broker and a Certified Public Accountant.
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Express Employment Professionals in Rolling Meadows, IL
Rolling Meadows, IL
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Step into business ownership with a nationally recognized leader in staffing and workforce solutions. Located in the heart of Rolling Meadows,...
4
$125,000
Express Employment Professionals in Casper, WY
Casper, WY
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Are you ready to make a lasting impact in your community as a business owner? Look no further! We’re offering an exciting opportunity to acquire an...
6
$95,000
Waste Management Route - Southeastern Pennsylvania
$350,000
Pennsylvania
Express Employment Professionals in West Houston, TX
Houston, TX
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Step into ownership of a developing Express Employment Professionals franchise office in the thriving Houston market. With exclusive territory...
6
$99,500
Commercial lawn & landscaping
Volusia County, FL
Lawn & Landscape maintenance servicing commercial properties Contracted accounts. Easy to run, profitable, recurring monthly service grosses 30k every month with additional 5k-10k in extra work and...
2
$270,000
Cash Flow: $101,000
FranchiseArchadeck Outdoor Living
Available Nationwide
Our outdoor living space franchise is backed by over 40 years of experience and has completed nearly $1B in projects throughout the country. From decks, patios, porches, and more, we are a dominant force in outdoor living spaces.
$50,000
See More Franchises13 FedEx P&D Routes for Sale-SW Kentucky (2.0 Express Integrated)
Mccracken County, KY
Nice set of 13 routes in desirable area: -Newer age trucks included in the purchase price -Experienced management team in place -New development going up in service area -SBA financing available to...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $383,761
Established, Operating Semi-Absentee Salon Suite Franchise Resale
Fayetteville, GA
An incredible opportunity to own a top-rated franchise in the Salon Suite space. This is the MOST ABSENTEE and PASSIVE business around. You are truly a landlord, without owning property. The business...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $181,184
Profits & Purpose: Senior Services Biz with Room to Grow
Palm Springs, CA
This is the only certified and provider of full-service senior relocation, downsizing, and estate sales across Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and all nine Desert Cities. With a strong local...
2
$99,000
Cash Flow: $35,379
Topeka, KS: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
Kansas
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
2
$520,000
Custom, Mobile Outdoor Lighting Business
Nashville, NC
This specialized service business operates in a sought-after niche that blends design, technology, and outdoor living, providing custom exterior lighting for residential and commercial...
$184,900
Cash Flow: $180,325
Turnkey Retail Quilting Craft and Hobby Shop with Great Reviews
Temecula, CA
For several years, this independent retail quilt shop in Old Town Temecula has been a quilter’s haven for supplies, classes (both in-person and virtual), and quilting parties. Open 6 days per week,...
3
$265,000
Aircraft Cleaning & Protection Business, Niche Market
Memphis, TN
Specializing in high-end aircraft cleaning and detailing, this business serves private, corporate, and commercial aviation clients. With a strong reputation for quality service and attention to...
$398,900
Cash Flow: $418,320
Efficient Junk Removal Business Built Around Eco Responsibility
Fort Worth, SC
This junk removal company stands out with its focus on recycling and donations, making it a favorite among eco-conscious customers. With rising demand from homeowners and businesses, the service sees...
$158,900
Cash Flow: $152,113
High-Demand Exterior Lighting Business
San Antonio, LA
Low overhead. No retail space. Project-based. This outdoor lighting business delivers high-margin services to homes and businesses looking to elevate their exterior spaces. Lighting isn’t just...
$194,900
Cash Flow: $178,446
FranchiseSet the Stage
Available in Multiple Locations
Design Without Limits. Profit Without Stress. Own a home staging business with Set The Stage.
$75,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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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