Anoka County, MN
This well-established roofing and siding business in the north metro Minneapolis area presents a turnkey opportunity for a buyer seeking a profitable, scalable operation. With a proven track record...
Anoka County, MN
This well-established roofing and siding business in the north metro Minneapolis area presents a turnkey opportunity for a buyer seeking a profitable, scalable operation. With a proven track record...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $672,092
Taylorsville, UT
Best Edge Sharpening is an established mobile sharpening service serving the Salt Lake Valley market since 2018. This profitable route-based business demonstrates exceptional financial performance...
$480,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Louisville, KY
Established roll-off dumpster company serving Louisville metro. 40 containers + 2 trucks included. Streamlined ops, strong EBITDA/SDE, and room to scale with additional cans, routes, and SEO....
$950,000
New York County, NY
STRATEGIC BUYERS TO BE CONSIDERED ONLY. Buyer must be a licensed architect. Amazing opportunity for National Architectural firms looking for NYC metro area presence. This NYC metro area based firm has...
$3,700,000
Cash Flow: $1,185,808
Plainfield, IN
This exterior services company offers something rare in the home and commercial care space, a system built specifically to optimize a single, in-demand service. With 30+ years of performance and a...
$359,000
Cash Flow: $323,757
Brownsburg, IN
This business is a standout in the property care space due to its focus, efficiency, and scalability. It delivers power washing at scale using a method that’s both fast and effective. With a system in...
$365,000
Cash Flow: $330,147
Grand Rapids, MI
This business is built to serve both residential and commercial properties with high-efficiency power washing services. Its standout cleaning system lets crews complete more jobs in less time, giving...
$389,900
Cash Flow: $391,460
Killeen, TX
This cleaning business stands out by focusing solely on one thing and doing it better than anyone else. Power washing might seem simple, but this company’s system turns it into a scalable business...
$390,000
Cash Flow: $405,191
Brockton, MA
This property repair company offers a compelling opportunity for someone looking to enter or expand within the residential and light commercial maintenance space. Built on a foundation of strong...
$174,000
Cash Flow: $263,987
Allegheny County, PA
An established tree trimming, removal, and services company operating in Western Pennsylvania—with a strong presence in Pittsburgh, Wexford, Cranberry, and Mars—presents a compelling acquisition...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $166,676
Available Nationwide
Thrive with a Recession-Resistant, Essential Service Business Backed by a Proven Business Model
$50,000
See More FranchisesNorth Carolina
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable outdoor lighting business serving high-end residential clients in one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing regions. With...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
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
$150,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
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
James Tiffin
Turning Point Advisors, LLC
Serving Warren County, OH
We provide M & A / Business Brokerage services from the first meeting to the closing that is unmatched. We guide sellers and buyers through the process with confidentiality as a primary focus at ALL times. Whether you are ready to divest now or wish to wait a few more years, we can help you prepare so you can leave with maximum value. We offer valuations and assessments as part of our comprehensive planning and preparation process. Contact us today to get started on your path to finishing BIG!
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
Cincinnati, 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
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
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
Available Nationwide
Own a Top 100 Ranked, Award-Winning Pest Control Franchise with the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office.
$50,000
See More FranchisesLake 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
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
$975,000
Florida
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
Murfreesboro, 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
EBITDA: $210,000
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
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
Available in Multiple Locations
High-profit B2B waste services franchise with patented tech, recurring revenue, and proven multi-unit success.
$100,000
See More FranchisesREAL ESTATE INCLUDED
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
Dolton, IL
ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING & TAX FRANCHISE FOR SALE South Suburbs of Cook County | Turnkey Operation | High Growth Potential Take Over a Proven Franchise with Built-In Brand Power! Step into a nationally...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $39,000
$180,000
Essex County, NJ
Atlanta, GA
Since 2000 this Company has been providing North Metro Atlanta residential and commercial clients with a wide range of services. The services include landscape design, installation & maintenance,...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $486,254
Salt Lake County, UT
This thriving beauty studio represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with proven systems and diverse income channels. Despite recent revenue softness due to owner's reduced...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $82,337
Available in Multiple Locations
Achieve Your Dreams with a One-of-a-Kind Brand, Proven Success, and the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office
$35,000
See More FranchisesGilbert, AZ
Turnkey swimming pool service & repair business with excellent reputation & organic growth. 30% Net margins. Streamlined standard operating procedures. Seller willing to continue running the business...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
North Kansas City, MO
Established party rental business Carnival Times presents an exceptional opportunity in North Kansas City's entertainment industry. Operating since 2000, this profitable enterprise has built a strong...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $97,693
Draper, UT
Buy into an established business with a solid 7-figure income and future potential. I'm seeking a business partner to help me expand my established tele-sales company. This is a very profitable,...
$50,000
Taylor, MI
This Liberty Tax franchise offers a rare blend of stable income, low overhead, and lifestyle flexibility. The business has averaged 10% annual revenue growth over the past three years, with 80%+...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $45,922
Johns Island, SC
This fast-growing home services franchise doubled sales in its second year of operation, resulting in $394K in revenue and $84K in cash flow in 2024. The upward trend continues—February 2025 was the...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $84,780
Michael Mahan
Lee & Associates
Serving Collier County, FL
Every Lee & Associates office delivers world-class service to an array of regional, national, and international clients - from small businesses and local investors to major corporate users and institutional investors. Our professionals combine the latest technology, resources, and market intelligence with their experience, expertise, and commitment to superior service to optimize client results. We are the largest employee owned commercial brokerage firm in the world specialzing in commercial real estate and their businesses.
Scottsdale, AZ
Excellent Opportunity to own a successful franchise Priced to sell at $41,900. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Included in the purchase:...
$41,900
Camp Verde, AZ
Turnkey equipment rental business for sale in Camp Verde, AZ. We use an online business model which doesn’t require presence at the rental yard during business hours or otherwise. Equipment is...
$225,000
$595,000
Stafford County, VA
Spokane, WA
MobileDumps is transforming the waste management industry with its pioneering franchise model, delivering a standout solution for residential and commercial clients alike. The Mobiledump, a 14 cubic...
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Williamsburg, MI
We do all forms of hardscapes, water features, irrigation for large installs with over 200 heads and stone seawalls. We work on commercial and residential, including soft scape installs. Large...
$980,000
Cash Flow: $109,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Make big profits cleaning grills and barbecues, with this franchise earning 83.55% in Gross Profit Margins!
$100,000
See More FranchisesPortland, WA
This long-established mobile Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists franchise has delivered consistent, high-quality service to dealerships, body shops, tire stores, and car enthusiasts for 18 years. With 58...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $61,406
Long Branch, NJ
Just English LB ESL Language School is a vibrant and established language institution located in Long Branch, New Jersey. With a spacious 4,000 square foot campus, our school has been a cornerstone of...
$350,000
Idaho
This auction business presents a streamlined and resilient financial profile, bolstered by strategic operational shifts and a refined focus on high-performing core services. While the top-line revenue...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $357,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to buy a business that has been a steady and consistent money maker for decades. The current owner is looking to retire due to provable...
$10,000,000
Charlotte, NC
If you're combing through other advertised businesses for sale struggling to find something turnkey that you can work to scale, this is the one you are looking for. Nestled in the rapidly growing...
$191,800
Cash Flow: $75,907
Hillsborough County, FL
Pure and simple in South Tampa! Easy turnkey pool service route. All located in the Peninsula of South Tampa. A very high-end area of great clients, great rates and well serviced pools. Four day route...
$169,000
Cash Flow: $161,950
Orange County, FL
The start of something even greater in Orange County! This route was meticulously organized to maximize efficiency. Each day is divided by zone, with homes located close to one another, many even...
$182,500
Cash Flow: $128,000
DeKalb County, GA
Established over 25 years ago, this Metro Atlanta landscaping company has earned a stellar reputation for quality, consistency, and long-standing relationships in the Residential New Home Construction...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $489,188
Austin, TX
Pepperidge Farm Cookie and Snyder’s – Lance Chips Combo route for sale in the Austin, Texas area for $135,000. Financing available with an estimated $58,000 down. Currently grossing $316,420 in sales...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $40,728
Available Nationwide
Prism Specialty Restoration (formerly ERS, ART, TEX and DFD) brings a strong reputation and over 30 years of experience to the EverSmith Brands platform by providing a robust range of specialty restoration services to help those affected by a disaster and other unforeseen damages. Whether it’s residential or commercial, Prism Specialties delivers effective recovery solutions to help contractors, adjusters, and the insured restore Electronics, Art, Documents, and Textiles. This includes Kitchen appliances, computers, works on paper, sculptures, leather goods, shoes, industrial machinery, and more!
$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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