New Jersey
Confidential opportunity to purchase a steady, contract-based, low-maintenance remote master license covering a large regional territory (NJ, NY, PA, DE, OH, MI, KY, VA, MD, DC). This business brings...
New Jersey
Confidential opportunity to purchase a steady, contract-based, low-maintenance remote master license covering a large regional territory (NJ, NY, PA, DE, OH, MI, KY, VA, MD, DC). This business brings...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $204,832
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
Wayne County, NY
Looking for a flexible, high-margin seasonal business with minimal owner involvement? This established 30-year operation is a leader in its niche, offering a turnkey opportunity with a long-term...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $730,000
Founded over a century ago and located in the Midwest, this company is a leading provider of scrap metal recycling services, specializing in the collection, processing, sorting, and baling of ferrous...
$22,381,000
Cash Flow: $2,953,000
Florida
Exciting piano business helps to bring music into the lives of many homes! As well as churches and institutions. New pianos, digital pianos and keyboards from top makers, where we have exclusive...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $120,001
Fort Valley, GA
National Mortgage Field Services (NMFS.com) has established itself as a leader in the mortgage field services industry with over 15 years of expertise. Our website is a reliable source of information...
$1,500,000
Las Vegas, NV
We are an established vehicle registration and title service in Las Vegas NV. We have been in business for over 6 years and have thousands of repeat customers per year. We have an established client...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Tennessee
Project Legacy, located in one of the fastest growing, wealthiest areas in the US, designs and installs custom window coverings and closets for homes of all sizes and has been in operation for 21...
$515,000
Cash Flow: $165,000
Wake County, NC
Our office has been retained to sell this competitive business brokerage firm in the Raleigh/Durham market. This is a rare opportunity to step into the booming business of selling businesses with an...
$299,999
Cash Flow: $291,000
Denver County, CO
- SBA eligible for qualified buyers - Owner is retiring from the business - All trucks are in excellent condition - All routes are dispatched from the same terminal...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $338,839
Available Nationwide
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
$50,000
See More FranchisesKnoxville, TN
*** This route is already FedEx 2.0 - Current contract with Express included that runs thru January of 2027. • SBA Eligible:** This business is SBA eligible for qualified buyers. To qualify, the...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $417,895
Sarasota, FL
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...
$425,000
$67,500
Nashville, TN
Spanish Fork, UT
Mobile Soda Shop in Utah County. Absolutely everything that you'll need is included! Established in April 2024, and currently operating part-time. It is still going and has some events scheduled so...
$40,000
Eureka, MO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Eureka, Union, and Pacific, Missouri region for $75,000! Currently generating an estimated $408,772 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $63,991....
$75,000
Cash Flow: $63,991
Julieanna Wakileh
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
"At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our recent merger with Century 21 Real Estate Alliance has greatly expanded our market reach by creating an expansive referral network that now includes over 40 residential resale offices and 1,800 active agents. This vast experience and expansive market presence enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. Not only do we emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative."
Titusville, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Titusville, Florida region for $105,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $54,500 down. In addition a 10% cash reserve of the...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $66,160
Las Vegas, NV
IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS AUTO REPAIR BUYER THEN TAKE A LOOK AND MAKE THE OFFER!! Terrific non-franchise auto repair! Nice clean shop in free-standing building with 7 bays (with 2 pits) and 5 lifts in busy...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $87,529
Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in San Fernando Valley with over 100 Yelp 5-star reviews. Included in the purchase: exclusive territory with population of 300,000,...
$41,900
Staunton, VA
Highly Profitable Home Appliance Sales & Service Business SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING THE LINK BELOW: https://generational.tfaforms.net/4660083?DealID=a1LNw000000VyzB ALL LOIs DUE BY SEPTEMBER...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,033,000
San Antonio, TX
SBA Pre-Qualified! This well-established highway maintenance contractor has built a strong reputation over the past eleven years as a reliable partner to TxDOT, maintaining an excellent working...
$1,850,000
Cash Flow: $555,667
Available in Multiple Locations
First Choice Business Brokers are a team of passionate professionals that assist buyers and sellers of small to medium-sized businesses with their buying/selling transactions. With over 25 years of industry-leading experience, new franchise owners are expertly trained in a proven business model. This unique opportunity offers multiple streams of revenue by helping business owners.
$75,000
See More FranchisesDauphin County, PA
Leading Provider of Customized Promotional and Personalized Items! SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING THE LINK BELOW: https://generational.tfaforms.net/4660083?DealID=a1LNw000000tRij ALL LOIs DUE BY...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $159,000
Ellicott City, MD
Very Profitable Landscape and Lawn Maintenance Company. The business performs such tasks as mowing, mulching, hedge trimming, bush removal, leaf removal, lawn aeration, sod, new lawn installs, and...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $228,000
$150,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Angola, IN
Your dream restaurant awaits! This beloved local establishment features handcrafted scratch-made entrees and salads that have become community favorites. with impressive 35% overall growth and 50%...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Baldwin County, AL
A Rare ‘Gold Mine’ Opportunity – Turnkey, Profitable Beach Wedding Business with Exclusive Beach Venue Access Own a lifestyle-friendly business featuring exclusive, dedicated beachfront location,...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Onondaga County, NY
High-end studio concept specializing in personal care and beauty. This franchise resale opportunity has ~30+ individual private studios in each of the three studios for a total of 98 units. Each...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Pottstown, PA
Trusted Full-Service Trade Show Company with 90% rate of repeat business!!! ALL LOI's DUE MAY 11th, 2025 SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING LINK BELOW:...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $740,000
San Diego, CA
For Sale: Established Home Inspection Business Looking to sell an established home inspection business based in San Diego County and servicing surrounding areas. Our company has a solid reputation and...
$160,000
Houston, TX
SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING LINK BELOW:...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,400,000
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great part time route in nice areas. This 2-day route consists of...
$61,140
Cash Flow: $60,000
Available Nationwide
Opportunity for a high margin, recurring revenue, no rent, no working capital, little employees, can be hands on or hands off, over simplistic business, with lots of room for error and hiccups - backed by a growing national team of top entrepreneurs that have already grown 8+ figure businesses, working on a common global mission.
$200,000
See More FranchisesRiverside County, CA
Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA11920 Nice, established pool service...
$98,400
Cash Flow: $112,000
Lake County, FL
Don’t miss this Lake County route! These don’t come around very often. Stable clients and well serviced, well routed accounts with solid rates. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own...
$101,520
Cash Flow: $110,200
$975,000
Florida
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
Fort Wayne, IN
This home health care business has built its reputation on compassion, quality, and reliability. It provides an extensive range of services to meet the varied needs of seniors and other individuals...
$285,000
Cash Flow: $270,021
Available Nationwide
Noble Locksmith is a full-service business specializing in car key replacement in addition to offering residential and commercial locksmith services.
$105,000
See More FranchisesCleveland, OH
This home care business provides critical services to an aging population that increasingly prefers to remain in their homes. From personal care and companionship to customized programs for those with...
$315,000
Cash Flow: $294,725
Stamford, CT
This business provides essential home care services that allow individuals to age or recover safely in the comfort of their own homes. With personalized programs and proven systems, it ensures clients...
$339,000
Cash Flow: $311,194
Bellevue, TN
This home health business is positioned in one of the fastest-growing and most resilient markets in the United States. Serving seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $319,429
Houston, TX
This home care opportunity delivers compassionate services to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or injury who want to remain in the comfort of their own homes....
$365,000
Cash Flow: $344,132
Lubbock, TX
This residential and commercial cleaning service offers a unique dual model, delivering everyday cleaning alongside emergency restoration. Designed for today’s market, it caters to property managers,...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $252,667
Yatin Thakore, Ph.D.
TechnologyPark.com
Serving Middlesex County, NJ
For most business owners, their business is the most valuable asset they have. And yet many don't realize what their business is worth or how to go about selling it. With our experience of over 10 years in this business, we make the process as simple as possible for our clients and help them realize the maximum value that their business can bring. We specialize in healthcare, IT, and Chemical Businesses because we have worked in these fields and can understand your business better. To give you the best advise, we are lifelong learners. Besides having Engineering degrees (Ph.D. in Materials Science and B. Tech in Chemical Engineering), I also have certifications in IT and have worked in IT department at JP Morgan Chase. I have been in M&A space for past 10 years and to help you give the best advise, I have taken courses and certified as Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) from Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors , Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from IBBA and Certified Value Builder Advisor. We have created highly visible niche marketplaces that include: - LaboratoryForSale.com - ImagingCenters4Sale.com - ITCompaniesForSale.com - MedicalCompaniesForSale.com - MedicalPracticesForSale.com Looking to Sell or Buy a business? Let us talk.
Nashville, TN
This modern restoration and cleaning business offers a rare combination of immediate service demand and long-term contract potential. Built around a flexible, home-based structure, the model is...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $292,222
Indianapolis, IN
This business offers a rare blend of simplicity and scalability in the essential services space. Focused on both cleaning and restoration work, it generates immediate cashflow while building long-term...
$357,000
Cash Flow: $351,556
$180,000
Essex County, NJ
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North Carolina
This is an excellent opportunity for a real estate investor to acquire a thriving shared workspace business and its stunning, modern Class-A real estate. Located in a highly desirable, high-growth...
$3,900,000
Hillsborough County, FL
Top performer in Hillsborough. This route is tightly contained within exclusive South Tampa. Well maintained pools by experienced technicians, great rates and the majority on auto-pay. Seller to...
$328,750
Cash Flow: $148,000
Available Nationwide
We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.
$60,000
See More FranchisesEssex, VT
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Essex, Vermont area for $190,000! Company financing with $25,000 down! Currently grossing $736,684 per year in sales and nets an estimated...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $124,595
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jacksonville, FL
ESTABLISHED COIN LAUNDRY WITH REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY This well-established coin laundry operation presents a unique investment opportunity in Jacksonville, Florida's Duval County market. Operating...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
El Paso, TX
This opportunity combines the reliability of cleaning services with the high-margin potential of restoration work. Built for ease of launch and long-term scalability, the business offers a simple,...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $325,899
Detroit, MI
This business opportunity blends two high-demand sectors into one streamlined service model: residential and commercial cleaning combined with restoration services. The business is designed to be...
$355,000
Cash Flow: $349,234
Ann Arbor, MI
Offering a unique chance to own a business that reshapes outdoor living through advanced synthetic grass solutions, this company presents excellent growth potential. The artificial turf sector is...
$155,000
Cash Flow: $191,650
Greenville, SC
This synthetic turf installation business is designed for today’s homeowner needs: low maintenance, drought-friendly, and ready-to-use outdoor spaces. From family backyards to office courtyards, this...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $171,295
Columbus, OH
This youth enrichment business offers families a trusted, fun, and educational soccer program that helps children grow both on and off the field. With services tailored for boys and girls ages 1...
$82,500
Cash Flow: $64,891
Knoxville, TN
This youth sports business has become a leader in providing fun, engaging, and educational soccer programs for children ages 1–18. Built around the philosophy of teaching life skills through soccer,...
$84,900
Cash Flow: $66,172
Houston, TX
This scalable home repair business offers an attractive path for anyone looking to lead a professional service company without the burden of traditional overhead. Designed to be both lean and...
$169,000
Cash Flow: $244,941
Available Nationwide
Imagine this: running your own business, making an impact in your community, and still having time for what matters most—City Lifestyle offers a proven system to do just that.
$30,000
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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