Contra Costa County, CA
For sale is a well-established 100% residential roofing and construction company founded in 2003 and located in the California Bay Area. The company provides comprehensive roofing services including...
Contra Costa County, CA
For sale is a well-established 100% residential roofing and construction company founded in 2003 and located in the California Bay Area. The company provides comprehensive roofing services including...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $408,747
Hilton Head Island, SC
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, South Carolina area for $135,000. Currently grossing $400,972 per year and nets an estimated $84,240! Distributorship and territory...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $84,240
Nashville, TN
This profitable local moving company serves the rapidly expanding Nashville metropolitan area, one of the nation's fastest-growing markets. Owner is required to sell due to a personal family matter....
$59,900
Plano, TX
Three in One Deal! Buying this established franchise offers a powerful springboard for growth! Benefit from brand recognition, a proven business model and an existing customer base! And it doesn't...
$335,000
Wayzata, MN
A husband-and-wife ownership team in Minnetonka, MN, is preparing for retirement, creating a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established CertaPro Painters® franchise with a loyal customer base and...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Concord, NC
This Former Restaurant for Sale with Real Estate in Concord, NC presents an exciting opportunity to bring your own restaurant concept to life in a prime, high-visibility location. With approximately...
$399,900
St. Augustine, FL
The current owner of CertaPro Painters® of St. Augustine, FL is scaling back to concentrate on just one of his CertaPro businesses, creating a unique opportunity for the right buyer. While life...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $330,000
Tampa, FL
WebsiteClosers® presents an Online Performance Marketing and Media Company with a growing reputation within the Digital Advertising Field. The brand’s innovative marketing solutions, exceptional...
$6,650,000
Cash Flow: $1,662,403
Massachusetts
SBA Pre-Qualified! An exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in southeast Massachusetts. This rare offering provides a unique chance to own a well-established and...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $193,412
Oregon
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a successful The UPS Store franchise in central Oregon - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 year-to-date through June...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $199,989
Available in Multiple Locations
Paul Davis has over a 97% success rate for franchises because success is part of our business model!
$500,000
See More FranchisesOregon
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving The UPS Store franchise in central Oregon - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 year-to-date through June...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $115,546
Santa Clara County, CA
Here’s a rare chance to own a profitable, debt-free, semi-absentee engineering and design firm in California — a business that runs smoothly without tying you to a desk. Enjoy steady income while...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
$650,000
Taos County, NM
Kansas
Established business services company with excellent cash flow. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established marketing services, print and sign franchise with an experienced team in place and...
$769,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Established medical billing company, located in US, with remote workforce state-side and offshore. Our company has successfully built strong relationships with clients in the medical equipment and...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Tony Torella
Excelsior Business Group LLC
Serving Albany County, NY
When you choose to list the sale of your business with Excelsior Business Group we will be ready to work with you to properly position your business to sell, assist you to know the current market value of your business, maximize the value of your company and help you sell it to a qualified buyer. As your representative we will be prepared to stay actively involved with you from the time you list your business with us until the closing. Most business owners will only sell one business in their lifetime, and we can help explain how the process works. As we move through the listing, marketing and selling process with our clients we handle all the necessary details: > We pre-qualify all serious potential buyers for financial capability and experience. > We coordinate activities as needed with associated attorneys, accountants, lenders, etc. > And, most importantly, we keep our clients informed and involved in the process, while enabling them to continue to focus on running their business during the selling process. We work hard and are proud of the success we have representing our clients. As such, we will provide references upon request.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clinton County, OH
Here’s a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-operated flooring business with over 50 years of success, a sterling reputation, and loyal customers spanning generations. This...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $194,469
Davis County, UT
This home-based direct mail advertising business provides high quality offers to select households. This business is perfect for an ambitious person with a strong B2B sales background. The business...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $91,649
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hamilton County, OH
More than just a tattoo studio, this is a mission-driven brand built on artistic mastery, personal transformation, and meaningful social impact. With an international following and a reputation for...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $148,758
Pinellas County, FL
ESTABLISHED IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE BUSINESS - 36 YEARS OF OPERATION This well-established irrigation maintenance company has been serving Homeowner and Condo Associations in Pinellas County, Florida...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $42,956
Mississippi
An established and trusted provider of well integrity testing services is seeking a buyer. With over three decades of operating history, the Company specializes in hydrostatic and gas pressure testing...
$500,000
EBITDA: $155,000
Available in Multiple Locations
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? We need professionals who have experience building and leading a team of people.
$50,000
See More FranchisesFrederick County, MD
With absolutely no marketing or sales program, this well-established alarm company generates $26K/mth in recurring revenues from its approx. 670 monitored residential, multi-unit and commercial...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $164,000
West Sacramento, CA
The company is a full-service staffing organization providing temporary help across manufacturing, warehouse, clerical, food production, and public sector clients in both light industrial and...
$750,000
EBITDA: $300,000
Poway, CA
Broward County, FL
Dive into a fantastic opportunity! Own a well-established and streamlined pool route in the highly desirable area. This is your chance to secure a consistent income stream with potential for...
$97,500
Cash Flow: $120,000
Douglas County, NE
This roofing company is positioned in the high-growth and sought after home services market segment. The business is situated in a prime area in the country where the services they offer are in high...
$565,000
Cash Flow: $265,144
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Highly respected and steadily growing provider of tutoring and test prep services in the Inland Empire. The Huntington Learning Center franchise operates with excellence and is backed by one of the...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shenandoah County, VA
No Soliciting for brokerage services! This wildly popular shop is ready to go as far as you are willing to take it! In business since 2009 with a vast NATIONWIDE following and a name that is...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Suffolk County, NY
A leader in aircraft inspection, repair, modifications, recovery and restorations for single and twin engine aircraft, charter 135, to airlines Part 121. We are the full service facility providing...
$650,000
Austin, TX
Imagine owning a thriving roofing, siding, and window installation company in the heart of Austin, Texas. This isn't just any construction business - it's a reputation you can be proud of, built on...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Fort Myers, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Fort Myers, Florida region for $135,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $90,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $55,120
Available in Multiple Locations
PART TIME - WORK AT HOME BUSINESS! Great for people between the ages of 50-65 w/$30,000 in liquid disposable assets. Are You Looking to Make an Additional $100,000 in the Next 12 Months - No Employees to Hire - No Equipment to Rent/Buy - No Office/Warehouse to Rent/Lease - Start Making money in the First 90 Days - Create Your Own Career Opportunity - Help People in Your Community
$30,000
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Established Architecture Firm - 74 Years of Excellence This distinguished full-service architecture and interior design firm represents one of Ohio's oldest and most respected practices, operating...
$2,400,000
EBITDA: $500,000
Washoe County, NV
For more than thirteen years, this award-winning video production and A/V integration company has built a reputation as a trusted partner to government agencies, municipalities, and enterprise...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $365,000
$4,070,000
Kansas City, MO
Marion County, FL
Solid performer in Marion County! Solid rates, well serviced pools and smartly routed. Three easy days per week and billing over $7,500 - this route is ready to keep growing! Own your own...
$92,600
Cash Flow: $95,550
San Antonio, TX
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the South San Antonio, Texas area for $170,000! Company financing available with $15,500 down! Currently grossing an estimated $506,532 per year...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $71,165
Available Nationwide
Leading Residential Property Management Franchise Seeking Like Minded Candidates. We provide an opportunity in Property Mgmt for those seeking a residual income and the lifestyle that accompanies it.
$75,000
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Come and build an empire fast due to way more demand than supply for good pool companies in this area. Recurring, Reliable Revenue. Friendly and consistent customers. Free Riptide and Hammerhead...
$117,600
Cash Flow: $124,000
New York
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 2 Managers › 27 Trucks › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $358,391
Phoenix, AZ
This Asian Fusion Restaurant for Sale is a fully equipped, turn-key restaurant opportunity you don't want to miss. This established concept already draws a loyal lunch and dinner crowd and comes...
$75,000
Dallas, GA
Food Truck with Commissary For Sale! Over $100,000 in sales annually from this profitable Food Truck for Sale! This fully outfitted Chevy B30 Food Truck for Sale is set up to pump out great food in...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $48,726
Port Richey, FL
***Inquire for financial performance*** Open since 2006, the Pasco-Hernando, FL Express Employment Professionals staffing agency has built a commanding presence in an area experiencing rapid...
$59,999
Mark Mueller
CREresources.BIZ
Serving Mercer County, NJ
Providing intelligent, comprehensive and strategic out-sourced Commercial Real Estate consulting, Business Brokerage and Intermediary services for Mergers, Acquisition and Disposition transactions (through CRE Resources, LLC) and value added commercial brokerage services (through Arrow CRE, LLC). Specializing in Restaurants, Retail and Main Street/Mid-Market B2B/B2C Business Services & Home Services businesses. Offer portal based client representation, business valuations and appraisals, business plans, acquisition operations proformas, demographic/psychographic market demand of businesses, long range revenue and cash flow projections and risk analysis/SWOT studies. I help Small Business Owners with they Acquisition and Disposition decisions, CRE Owners & Buyers optimize their current and future real estate investments, Tenants control their occupancy costs and lease requirements and Landlords search and negotiate for tenants that can provide mutually favorable occupancy terms. I can negotiate profitable and cost effective business sale, real estate transactions and guide business owners in the proper financial analysis and administration of occupancy in commercial real estate spaces. We can assist in creating financially and operationally sound new retail and restaurant businesses, through careful analysis of your occupancy costs and lease requirements, systemetizing your workflow and make intelligent financial decisions. We help Business Buyers identify suitable acquisition businesses and manage the entire business sale transaction.
Peterborough, NH
This beloved local institution has served the community for over eight decades, providing not just office supplies and stationery, but also a carefully chosen assortment of gifts, greeting cards, and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $78,000
New York
Unique acquisition opportunity in the fast-growing tax settlement and resolution services sector. The Company provides specialized solutions to individuals and businesses facing significant tax...
$9,500,000
Cash Flow: $2,813,000
$126,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
Lee County, FL
**30% OWNER FNIANCING ON THIS BEACH ROUTE** These great priced accounts are just the start! Majority of accounts are well priced vacation rentals with solid relationships which can be grown multiple...
$50,725
Cash Flow: $53,000
Hampton, VA
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of HAMPTON (NEWPORT NEWS) VIRGINIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...
$1,099,000
EBITDA: $439,000
Available Nationwide
Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial electrical services franchise. With us, business ownership is shockingly simple!
$65,000
See More FranchisesRedmond, WA
Enviro-Master Services of Seattle is a rare chance to own a multi-territory franchise resale with one of the most recognized names in the commercial cleaning and hygiene industry. This protected...
$370,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Cook County, IL
This established Chicago-based event service specializes in luxury themed sleepover experiences for children, offering parents a unique, hassle-free way to create unforgettable celebrations. Launched...
$150,000
Cleveland, OH
This business offers a tightly focused model in the outdoor cleaning space. Unlike most competitors who tack on pressure washing as an afterthought, this operation revolves around it. That clarity...
$335,000
Cash Flow: $272,632
Pennsylvania
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, reputable fire protection contracting business with nearly 40 years of operating history. The company is a regional leader in the design,...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $695,315
Sarasota County, FL
Well-established pool service business serving desirable Sarasota County neighborhoods. Fully staffed and operating under absentee ownership, this turnkey company offers consistent recurring revenue...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $41,089
Sarasota County, FL
This established, owner-operated junk removal company offers strong profits and a highly flexible lifestyle. The current owner takes several months off each year for extended vacations while still...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $89,479
Greenwood Lake, NY
Net an average of $1,500 per week after all expenses delivering only 30 hours per week. This route picks up and delivers product in safe suburban neighborhoods located in North Jersey (LOW MILES)....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $75,640
Denville, NJ
Net an average of $1,500 per week after all expenses delivering only 30 hours per week. This route picks up and delivers product in safe suburban neighborhoods located in North Jersey (LOW MILES)....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $75,640
Mckinney, TX
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established pool route in upscale neighborhoods. This route...
$52,488
Cash Flow: $55,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Are you searching for a business opportunity that has recurring revenue, lifestyle flexibility, and large protected territories? Mosquito Squad may be your perfect match with these benefits and more, including no royalty fees for the first 12 months!
$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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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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