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Established and Well-Known Dry Cleaning Drop Store in Washington, DC

Washington, DC

Excellent opportunity to own a drop store dry cleaning business in Washington D.C. The business is located in upper Northwest DC in close proximity to American University within an office building and...

$199,995

$199,995

Cash Flow: $97,270

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Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000

Burbank, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $72,596

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The UPS Store for Sale UPScale LA County $510K Income and $1.2 M Sales

Los Angeles County, CA

This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent areas in Los Angeles County. The demographics surrounding The UPS Store location are strong with a population of 232,534 and...

$2,199,000

$2,199,000

Cash Flow: $510,000

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Home Base Vending Business

Cleveland, OH

Vending machine business focused on simplicity and stable returns. The machines are equipped with technology for remote inventory checks, contactless payments, and real-time cloud-based monitoring,...

$168,000

$168,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Indio Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Business name and phone number included on this highly desirable opportunity. High-end properties, which not only enhances the overall value of the route but also typically means better-maintained...

$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $86,000

Vending Machines Business – Scalable, High-Margin, Semi-Passive

Indianapolis, IN

Vending business for sale, featuring a portfolio of modern machines placed in high-traffic locations. These include office buildings, fitness centers, schools, apartment complexes, manufacturing...

$187,000

$187,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

Profitable Junk Removal Business: 5-Stars & Growth Potential

Columbus, GA

This profitable junk removal and hauling business delivers strong cash flow, steady demand, and an impeccable reputation. Established in 2017, it has built a loyal customer base across the greater...

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$215,000

$215,000

Cash Flow: $82,713

Under Contract...Garage Door Business with Proven Systems

Montana

Established and highly respected in the market, this garage door company offers a full range of services including custom manufactured doors, installation, repair, and preventative maintenance....

$10,650,000

$10,650,000

Cash Flow: $2,471,846

Wisconsin Fresh Food Business For Sale!

Madison, WI

This Wisconsin Food Business For Sale presents a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on owner seeking to take over an established and profitable operation. Priced at just $49,000, this well-known...

$49,000

$49,000

Scalable Property Repair Company with Growing Client Base

Washington, DC

This property repair company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to homeowners, landlords, and small businesses seeking dependable maintenance and improvement solutions....

$155,000

$155,000

Cash Flow: $144,846

Northside Restaurant for Sale! Culinary Gem - Ready for Your Vision!

Minneapolis, MN

This established Chicken Restaurant for Sale offers an exceptional opportunity for a restaurant operator, food truck business owner, catering company, or commercial food producer to take over a fully...

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$68,000

$68,000

1 Bread Route - Eastern Texas

Texas

Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $10,828 › Active Accounts: 7 › Listing Ratio: 9:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery...

$100,000

$100,000

Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage

$67,500 - Lafayette County, LA

$67,500

Lafayette County, LA

Meade Wallman

United Franchise Group

Mission's Tortilla Route, Northern Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Northern Dallas, Texas region for $80,000! Currently generating $454,234 in yearly sales and nets $50,096. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $50,096

Franchise Business for Sale in Tallahassee! Priced at only $200,000!

Tallahassee, FL

Step into success with this well-established Franchise Business for Sale! No costly new construction or lengthy build-out delays. At just $200,000, you can own a proven business that's already...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $12,536

Angel Perez

Coldwell Banker Coast Realty

Serving Brevard County, FL

Coldwell Banker's mission is to provide exceptional service to clients while also helping realtors achieve their goals. Mission statement Provide realtors with the tools and support they need to succeed Offer clients superior service Maintain high ethical and professional standards Help agents provide excellent customer service Help clients navigate the real estate market Use technology and marketing strategies to help clients and agents Coldwell Banker's values Accuracy: Coldwell Banker promises to be accurate and loyal to clients Empathy: Coldwell Banker aims to understand and meet the needs of each client Trust: Coldwell Banker seeks to create a trusting environment for employees Compassion: Coldwell Banker aims to create a supportive atmosphere for employees Innovation: Coldwell Banker aims to find new ways to help clients and agents Coldwell Banker's logo, the CB North Star, symbolizes the company's leadership in the real estate industry.

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Spray Foam Insulation Franchise | High-Margin, Eco-Efficient Service

Boise, ID

Enter a booming industry focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart construction. This turnkey spray foam insulation franchise provides residential, commercial, and new-build clients with...

$800,000

$800,000

Arden Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

**30% Seller Financing Available** with 24 month term. Free Brand New Riptide vacuum. Very condensed route that has been optimized over the years. Pools are efficient overall and in great shape. Free...

$139,200

$139,200

Cash Flow: $156,000

Exclusive Aircraft Polishing and Protection Service

Wilmington, NC

Serving the high-end aviation market, this company offers comprehensive cleaning, polishing, and protective coating services for private jets and other aircraft. Its mobile operation means work can be...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $398,451

Hospitality-Focused Cleaning Business, Long-Term Client Base

Stamford, CT

This business provides something few others do, specialized cleaning for restaurants and food service businesses. Over the years, it has developed a reputation for excellence, delivering thorough...

$509,000

$509,000

Cash Flow: $599,042

In-Demand Restaurant Hygiene Company, Low Overhead & High Margins

Boston, MA

This cleaning business has mastered the art of restaurant sanitation, focusing exclusively on the needs of food service establishments. By specializing in this niche, it delivers unmatched service...

$497,000

$497,000

Cash Flow: $585,158

Resilient Disaster Recovery Service with Growing Opportunities

Raleigh, NC

This disaster restoration company specializes in supporting communities affected by hurricanes, floods, and fires. Leveraging an industry with consistent demand, it offers scalable solutions that help...

$272,000

$272,000

Cash Flow: $535,000

Reputable Disaster Recovery Business with Year-Round Demand

Philadelphia, PA

This scalable disaster restoration company specializes in helping families and businesses recover from hurricanes, floods, and fires. Providing professional, efficient services to restore properties...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $528,000

Highly profitable independent market

$1,450,000 - Illinois

$1,450,000

Illinois

Recurring Pool & Spa Cleaning Route Business with High Margins

Greenville, SC

This water care company specializes in recurring weekly maintenance for pools, hot tubs, and decorative water features. All services are performed via branded mobile units equipped with everything...

$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $163,684

Recurring Revenue Pool Service Company Built for Expansion

Cleveland, OH

This pool and spa care company operates on a subscription-based service model that provides routine maintenance for residential and commercial properties. From Airbnb homes and family residences to...

$155,000

$155,000

Cash Flow: $182,115

Residential Surface Coating Company Serving the Growing Garage Market

Chattanooga, TN

This business delivers modern garage upgrades through proprietary coating systems that improve both durability and aesthetics. Services are mobile, and installations are completed quickly with no...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $191,265

Purpose-Driven Early Learning Center with Scalable Operations

Charlotte, NC

This early education business offers a rare opportunity to lead a weekday-only operation that supports families and strengthens local communities. Designed with both structure and compassion, this...

$925,000

$925,000

Cash Flow: $420,475

Premium Home Improvement & Decorative Finishes Company

Columbus, OH

This home improvement company specializes in high-end decorative finishes, painting, and surface protection services for both residences and select commercial spaces. Known for its craftsmanship,...

$215,000

$215,000

Cash Flow: $202,391

High-Value Residential Painting & Surface Care Company

Edison, NJ

Specializing in upscale residential painting and premium surface restoration, this business offers a curated service list for discerning clients. With a focus on high-end finishes, it has developed...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $210,526

Upscale Property Finishing & Restoration Business

Houston, TX

This premium property finishing and restoration business specializes in delivering high-quality painting, coatings, and surface treatments for luxury residences and select commercial spaces. Built on...

$259,000

$259,000

Cash Flow: $218,661

Exclusive Painting & Surface Restoration Business

Harrisburg, PA

Take ownership of a premium painting and surface restoration business that caters to the high-end market, serving both residential and commercial clients. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $234,931

Scalable Moving Service with Exceptional Market Potential

Greenville, SC

Transforming the moving industry, this company is reshaping customer expectations by prioritizing a stress-free, enjoyable experience. With an innovative approach and a commitment to exceeding client...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $241,246

B2B Marketing, Print & Promo Center - No Experience Necessary

$600,000 - Schenectady County, NY

$600,000

Schenectady County, NY

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press

Turnkey Healthy Vending Business with Cutting-Edge Features

Detroit, MI

This business delivers a simple and profitable model, combining health-conscious vending with advanced technology. Designed for ease of operation, it offers a scalable solution for entrepreneurs...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Profitable Landscaping & Turf Care Company – 25+ Years in Business –

Duluth, GA

This well-established landscaping and Turf Care company has been a trusted name in Metro Atlanta for more than two decades, delivering exceptional design, installation, and maintenance services to...

$725,000

$725,000

Premium Residential & Commercial Fencing Firm – Quality-Driven

Boston, MA

This well-organized fencing service provides installation and upkeep of wood, metal, and vinyl perimeter systems, combining form and function for residential and commercial clients. The company...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $296,976

Trusted Security & Stylish Fence Solutions

Charlotte, NC

This fencing enterprise offers comprehensive installation and maintenance for a wide variety of fencing materials and applications, ideal for both homes and commercial properties. Highlights: Diverse...

$590,000

$590,000

Cash Flow: $317,000

Profitable Mobile Bar – Turnkey, Events Booked!

Broward County, FL

Turnkey mobile bar business with vehicle, setup, and contracts included! Owner will train and upcoming events are already secured. High cash flow, low overhead, and unlimited growth potential in South...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Scalable Estate Liquidation Service with High Customer Retention

Houston, TX

This flourishing estate sale business provides top-tier home liquidation services tailored to meet the needs of downsizing families and estate executors. Specializing in the sale of everything from...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $108,393

Scalable Wildlife Control Service with Proven Methodology

Charlotte, NC

This wildlife control service provides homeowners with permanent solutions to animal intrusion using a proprietary, humane exclusion process. The approach ensures no harm to wildlife while delivering...

$194,900

$194,900

Cash Flow: $176,919

Aaron S. Delidow

Provest Inc.

Serving Montgomery County, OH

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Wildlife Protection Business with High Demand & Growth Potential

Dallas, TX

This business specializes in providing innovative and permanent solutions to wildlife intrusion in homes, offering a unique and highly effective methodology to ensure customer peace of mind. With over...

$199,900

$199,900

Cash Flow: $181,602

Efficient Disaster Recovery Business Built for Scale and Speed

Grand Rapids, MI

This restoration business provides water removal, mold remediation, fire damage cleanup, and storm recovery services using thermal technology that speeds up job completion and increases efficiency....

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $147,959

Motivated seller - Essential Service Business

$199,000 - Essex County, NJ

$199,000

Essex County, NJ

Turnkey Restoration Business

Cleveland, OH

This property restoration business is built for reliability and speed—two things that matter most when disaster strikes. Backed by industry-leading thermal drying equipment, the business offers a more...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $153,744

Essential Services Restoration Business with Streamlined Operations

Saint Louis, MO

This disaster recovery business offers a high-demand service set covering water removal, mold remediation, fire restoration, and storm-related cleanup. It’s built to perform efficiently with...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $159,529

16-Yr Landscape Biz – Elegant Clients, Trucks & Equipment

Broward County, FL

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, owner-operating with 2 or 3 workers that help with the landscaping and property services business. 19 years of trusted reputation in Broward County,...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $132,000

Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA

Sacramento, CA

JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...

$84,480

$84,480

Cash Flow: $86,000

Successful Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business, Strong Customer Loyalty!

Sacramento County, CA

In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $24,422

Business Advisors. Proven Expertise. Smarter Business Deals.

Orlando, FL

A new business Advisors built to do one thing: close deals faster and smarter than the old-school firms. Younger. Stronger. We focus on small to large-sized businesses and deliver end-to-end business...

$20,000

$20,000

Express Employment Professionals in Beavercreek, OH

Dayton, OH

***Inquire for financial performance information*** Step into ownership of a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency located in Beavercreek, Ohio—a high-demand market for...

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$99,500

$99,500

Turnkey B2B Video Production Company - SBA Pre-Approved!

New York

This profitable, process-driven video production company operates without day-to-day owner involvement, supported by a skilled full-time team and documented SOPs for a seamless transition to a new...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $409,138

Trusted Locksmith Business with Government and Corporate Clientele

Florida

For sale: A well-established and trusted security and locksmith business located in the Florida Panhandle. The company has built a dependable customer base, with approximately 70% of its work coming...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $225,032

Construction Dumpster Company For Sale

Harnett County, NC

Located between Raleigh, NC and Fayetteville, NC Construction dumpster rental business centrally located between Raleigh, NC and Fayetteville, NC. We currently offer for rent 20 yard, 15 yard, and 10...

$850,000

$850,000

10 FedEx P&D Routes for Sale Delivering to North San Antonio Metro

Comal County, TX

Nice set of 8 to 10 routes: -Experienced manager and drivers in place -Solid driver team with good tenure -FedEx Express volume to be integrated which will yield more growth -SBA financing available...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $212,691

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

 

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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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