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Full-Service Heating & Air Company

Boston, MA

Own a leading provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services, catering to both residential and commercial clients. This business has established a reputation for delivering...

$208,900

$208,900

Cash Flow: $217,468

Aviation Cleaning and Detailing Service Business

Knoxville, OH

This aircraft detailing business provides high-quality cleaning and maintenance services to private, corporate, and commercial aviation clients. Specializing in exterior washes, interior deep...

$384,900

$384,900

Cash Flow: $375,681

Recycler of Compressed Gas Cylinders

Georgia

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Georgia, this Company is a privately-owned recycler of compressed gas cylinders. Their efforts contribute to more than 70 million tons of ferrous scrap metal...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $382,000

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Cash Flow: $382,000

Established Irrigation Company with 35+ Years of Excellence

Gta, ON

Embark on a unique investment journey with an esteemed irrigation company that boasts over 35 years of industry specialization. This remarkable business focuses on the installation and maintenance of...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $162,718

B2B and B2C Cleaning / Home Improvement Company

San Diego, CA

This business specializes in many aspects of building repair, cleaning and maintenance services. A light industrial business, it services both residential and commercial customers. It is currently run...

$149,999

$149,999

Cash Flow: $115,800

Residential & Commercial Multiple Services Company – 32% Margin

Minneapolis, MN

This busy “Light Industrial” business services both residential and commercial customers. It provides gutter maintenance and installation, professional window cleaning, solar panel installation and...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

$89,000 Income landscape, construction & snow plowing

Elgin, IL

Buyer has a turnkey income, specializing in landscape design & maintenance, Snow removal (50%) of business, construction and cleaning divisions. Full service home and commercial, full service...

$380,000

$380,000

Cash Flow: $89,000

"Dry Cleaner for sale (Drop shop & Plant)"

Marlboro, NJ

"Offering for sale is a 15-year-old dry cleaning business, cherished by the local community and consistently drawing a large base of loyal customers. This thriving business is situated within a...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $222,000

Glass Cleaning Business Established 1986

Eugene, OR

Local business with strong roots to Eugene Oregon. Has numerous clients and room for growth....

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Residential & Commercial - ''Multi''-Services Company – 32% Margin

Philadelphia, PA

This busy “Light Industrial” business services both residential and commercial customers. It is currently run home based. This business could be run fully passively using the parent company’s...

$149,900

$149,900

Cash Flow: $268,921

Franchise Commercial Cleaning business - ServiceMasters!

Bucks County, PA

Existing Commercial Cleaning Business set on cruise control. Brand recognition alone provides a consistent lead pipeline for new business opportunities. Sales grew 30%. Seller is relocating and ready...

$40,000

$40,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

Central Ohio Established Vending Routes

Columbus, OH

****Update**** Owner has bought another route to add and is still adding card readers and new accounts Great opportunity to take over well-established vending routes in central Ohio. There are well...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

***In Escrow*** Profitable HOA Property Management Company in OC

Orange County, CA

**In Escrow** - Pending - Profitable, well-established property management company that has been dedicated to serving homeowners associations (HOA) in Orange County for over 25 years. This business...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $238,575

Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Business

Raleigh, NC

Part of the largest franchise system of its type, this business services residential and commercial swimming pools and Jacuzzis. This is a great route based business with predictable income and...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Storm-Focused Exterior Restoration Services

Memphis, TN

A highly structured exterior restoration business is now available in a prime service territory. The company handles roofing, siding, and other property exteriors—serving homeowners and commercial...

$394,900

$394,900

Cash Flow: $359,884

Home Services Business with Three Main Revenue Sources

San Antonio, TX

This highly fragment and recession resistant industry produces impressive net margins. Offering, complete tree care, turf care and pest control all under one umbrella – 60% of revenue is recurring!...

$686,950

$686,950

Cash Flow: $251,850

Lisa Nguyen

RE/MAX Professionals

Serving Jefferson County, CO

We are your local team with global reach! Website: theintlgroup.com Providing representation from around the world, we have the ability to service our clientele in any of the following languages: English, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Hindi, Punjabi, Mandarin and Vietnamese. Working with local and international investors, there is no deal too big or too small. We have experience on our team that stems across the real estate board from residential, residential luxury, commercial, land, development, leasing & business broker sales. Our primary objective is to service any deal whether big or small and to reach out to a larger community throughout the state. Due to the unique skill-set of the team, we are able to service a vast set of locations around Colorado. Our goal is to get through as many deals as possible, in a very efficient amount of time while providing top-level customer service to other agents as well as the investors, banks, and corporations that we work for. TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: RE/MAX Chairman's Club Team 2020 | DMAR Platinum Team 2021 | RE/MAX Diamond Club Team 2021 + 2024 | RE/MAX Titan Club Team 2022 + 2023 | #1 Team at RE/MAX Professionals - Union Office 2021 + 2022 + 2023 +2024 | #9 Titan Team at RE/MAX Professionals - Entire Brokerage 2022 | #5 RE/MAX Titan Team- Entire Brokerage 2024 | 5280 Magazine 'Denver's Top Real Estate Producers 2023' - Black Diamond Award | AREAA A-List Teams 2022 + 2023 | DMAR Diamond Club Team 2023 + 2024 #3 Large team city winners

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Real Estate & Private Lending Opportunity

Iowa

This real estate and private lending opportunity has developed a proven system to identify lucrative deals with a steady and customizable deal flow pipeline. The business focuses on high-margin real...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $711,099

Very Strong Bronx, NY ATM Portfolio - 100 ATMs - $600,000

Brooklyn, NY

This portfolio currently operates 100 ATM machines, primarily with location agreements. The route is showing ATM Average Gross Profit of approximately $22,000/mo in 2023. The route is based in the...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

60 Year Old Tree Service Company

Clearfield County, PA

You don’t stay in business this long unless you are doing something right! This is a second generation family business and the current owner is almost 75 years old. He bought the business from his...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $42,000

Large Full Service Car Wash In South Florida

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Florida

HS Listing ID-39199 Well established for 20 years. One of the highest rated car washes in south Florida. Offer multiple service types including hand wash. Well trained and experience crew members....

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Property Damage Restoration + Cleaning, HIGH Margins!

Indianapolis, CT

Become the owner of an incredible recession-resistant restoration and cleaning business. While cleaning is vital, this business’ primary focus is on property damage restoration – specifically water...

$148,950

$148,950

Cash Flow: $559,264

Local Manufacturing/Installation Business

Marietta, GA

This profitable manufacturing company produces multiple types of high-quality fencing for our commercial and residential customers. We also do custom installations. The business produces a...

$299,999

$299,999

Cash Flow: $244,550

Electrical Contracting. GREAT REPEAT Customer List. Top Rated.

Bergen County, NJ

Established for over 40 years. The seller is retiring. All OFFERS considered. Great reputation for quality workmanship. The company has A GREAT CUSTONER LIST with extensive repeat and referral...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Compact Mobile Business in a Critical Trade Niche

Cleveland, NY

This mobile operation provides on-site gasket replacement services for commercial refrigeration systems, helping clients maintain temperature control, reduce energy loss, and meet health code...

$268,900

$268,900

Cash Flow: $274,113

Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company

Shasta County, CA

Are you looking for a turnkey, plug and play business, this is it. They are a well established local fencing company that currently does about 90% residential jobs and 10% commercial work. They are...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Local Business - Manufacturing and Installation - St Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, FL

For Sale: this profitable manufacturing company that produces multiple types of high-quality fencing for our commercial and residential customers. We also do custom installations. The business...

$299,990

$299,990

Cash Flow: $244,550

Des Moines Manufacturing and Installation Bus.

Des Moines, IA

This profitable manufacturing company produces multiple types of high-quality fencing for our commercial and residential customers. We also do custom installations. The business produces a...

$299,990

$299,990

Cash Flow: $244,550

Virginia Beach Catering Business - Off Premises

Virginia Beach, VA

You provide the event, and they provide the Creativity. The business blossomed from a small catering carryout shop concept 20 years ago to the Go To event catering company it is today. The corporate...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Two Great Dry Cleaners price of One!

Sandy Springs, GA

The price just lowered!! Two great locations, stable, and affordable! Both locations are located inside the key-anchor tenant shopping center. Both locations have been around for many years and have a...

$400,000

$400,000

Thriving Home Improvement Services Business, Home-based

Bentonville, AR

Thriving siding renovation business for sale! Work from home with just an iPad, laser tools, and cutting-edge software. No heavy equipment, low overhead costs, and high profits. Manage a skilled crew...

$116,500

$116,500

Cash Flow: $260,688

Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

This one stop shop offers the private mail box rentals, packing, UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS shipping services with the notary services and much more. This mail box rental store is hands down the best in...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Amazing Drycleaner next to Kroger!

Houston, TX

Amazing Drycleaner next to Kroger! It’s located at Hwy 249 & Cypress wood. There is no need to advertise, since Kroger is next door and the foot traffic is second to none. With the current owner wants...

$100,000

$100,000

Milwaukee Educational Business $39,500

Milwaukee, WI

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Milwaukee for less than $40,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for...

$39,500

$39,500

Brentwood, TN Tutoring Company - $30,500

Nashville, TN

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Brentwood for only 30,500! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth...

$30,500

$30,500

Sioux Falls, SD Service Business Only $29,500

Sioux Falls, SD

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving service business in Sioux Falls for less than $30,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth with...

$29,500

$29,500

Rapid City, SD Childrens Service Business $22,000

Rapid City, SD

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving service business in Rapid City for less than $25,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth with...

$22,000

$22,000

Lebanon, PA Tutoring Agency - $18,750!

Lebanon, PA

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Lebanon for less than $20,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for...

$18,750

$18,750

Broken Arrow (Tulsa) Tutoring Business for Sale $28,000

Broken Arrow, OK

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Tulsa for only $28,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth with...

$28,000

$28,000

Beavercreek, OH In-Home & Online Tutoring Business for Only $35,000

Kettering, OH

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving Dayton area educational service business for only $35,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth...

$35,000

$35,000

Hillard, OH Educational Business $30,000

Dublin, OH

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving children's service business in Dublin, OH for only $30,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth...

$30,000

$30,000

Lincoln (NE) Tutoring Agency for Only $29,500

Lincoln, NE

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Lincoln for less than $30,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for...

$29,500

$29,500

Rochester, MN Tutoring Business $30,000

Rochester, MN

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Rochester for only $30,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth...

$30,000

$30,000

Fort Knox, KY Educational Business for Sale, $19,000

Fort Knox, KY

This is a great opportunity to take over a children's service business in Fort Knox, KY for only $19,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth with...

$19,000

$19,000

Frankfort, KY Education Company for Sale $29,500

Frankfort, KY

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Frankfort, KY for less than $30,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed...

$29,500

$29,500

David Rivera

BBC Pacific Northwest, LLC

Serving Ada County, ID

We Mean Business as in Business Brokerage. A successful business needs an exit strategy. In a business sale, participants will likely include some combination of the following: buyer, seller, landlord, accountant(s), attorney(s) and lender. Spouses, family members, heirs, and many others can also play a role. We can make that transition easy for you. Experience navigating these waters is key to success. We have the experience. Call or email today for a confidential consultation.

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Tutoring Business for Sale in Bloomington, IN for Only $19,500

Bloomington, IN

This children's service business in Bloomington, IN is being offered for only $19,500 which is a fraction of the investment the current owner put into starting the business! This opportunity is primed...

$19,500

$19,500

Evansville, IN Education Business - $35,000

Evansville, IN

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving children's service business based in Evansville, IN for less than $40,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is...

$35,000

$35,000

Valparaiso, IN Tutoring Business $26,000

Valparaiso, IN

This is a great opportunity to take over a thriving educational service business in Valparaiso, IN for less than $30,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed...

$26,000

$26,000

Terre Haute, IN Children's Service Business $19,500

Terre Haute, IN

This is a great opportunity to take over a children's service business in Terre Haute, IN for less than $20,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth...

$19,500

$19,500

South Bend, IN Children's Service Business - $28,000

South Bend, IN

This is a great opportunity to take over a children's service business in South Bend, IN for only $28,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for growth with...

$28,000

$28,000

Peoria, IL Children's Service Business $18,500

Peoria, IL

This is a great opportunity to take over a great educational service business in Peoria, IL for less than $20,000! Owner is selling to focus on other businesses but this opportunity is primed for...

$18,500

$18,500

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

 

Popular Service Businesses

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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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