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,...
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
Cash Flow: $202,391
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
Cash Flow: $210,526
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
Cash Flow: $218,661
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
Cash Flow: $234,931
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
Cash Flow: $241,246
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
Cash Flow: $90,000
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
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
Cash Flow: $296,976
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
Cash Flow: $317,000
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
Cash Flow: $48,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Take advantage of Furniture Medic’s low investment franchise opportunity, diversified recurring revenue streams and scalable territories.
$50,000
See More FranchisesHouston, 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
Cash Flow: $108,393
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
Cash Flow: $176,919
$4,000,000
Seattle, WA
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
Cash Flow: $181,602
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
Cash Flow: $147,959
William A. Doyle, Esq.
The Bridlebrook Group
Serving Delaware County, PA
Since 2003, The Bridlebrook Group has been at the forefront of the market for confidential business sales and mergers & acquisitions for profitable companies. As the Philadelphia area’s leading business intermediary, we selectively represent well-run companies and their owners who expect the highest degree of professional representation. Our broad base of knowledge and experience enables us to provide you a competitive edge when it comes to confidentially marketing and selling your business for maximum value. Bill Doyle, Managing Partner - bill@bridlebrookgroup.com Jeff MacAdam, Managing Partner - jeff@bridlebrookgroup.com
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
Cash Flow: $153,744
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
Cash Flow: $159,529
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
Cash Flow: $132,000
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
Cash Flow: $86,000
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
Cash Flow: $24,422
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 FranchisesOrlando, 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
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...
$99,500
$900,000
New Castle County, DE
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
Cash Flow: $409,138
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
Cash Flow: $225,032
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
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
Cash Flow: $212,691
Portland, OR
A Beautiful fully equiped Laundromat - with full Dexter equipment either new or upgraded to new inside & out! Everything is seamlessly linked together with a computer accessed software system to allow...
$295,000
Jefferson County, CO
Unique Opportunity to Own a Gardening Gem: a boutique, fine gardening business with a successful 20+year legacy of fine gardening excellence. Highly motivated owner offers for sale their business...
$169,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Riverside, CA
The Business was established in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. This business has an excellent reputation; offering CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Access Control and Data cabling services. It has earned trust of...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $197,000
Available Nationwide
Become an "EXCLUSIVE DEALER". Huge first-year profit potential, and 100% financing for those who qualify, FSI has been the #1 industry leader for over 15 years.
$75,000
See More FranchisesNew Orleans, LA
Customers are mostly professionals like Doctors and lawyers. Mostly loyal customers and very pleasant atmosphere to do business. Myself has been operating very pleasant 20years and plan to retire. You...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $25,000
Pennsylvania
SBA Pre-Qualified! Exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Western Pennsylvania. This well-established business demonstrates consistent growth, with 2025 year-to-date...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $99,504
$600,000
Oklahoma City, OK
Marathon, FL
An exceptional opportunity to acquire Legendary Jet Skis Marathon LLC, a well-established and highly-rated jet ski and kayak tour company located in the heart of the Florida Keys. Strategically...
$145,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County residential & commercial plumbing service company with $1.3 million in revenue $516,175 Discretionary Earnings is available for acquisition. Generating strong, consistent revenue...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $516,175
Available in Multiple Locations
No royalties! Not a franchise! A dealership that offers a proprietary product (no-clog gutters/gutter guards) for homeowners powered by Contractor Nation.
$75,000
See More FranchisesSavannah, GA
Rare Chance to Own a Fast-Growing, High-Profit Business Looking for a business that’s thriving and primed for massive growth? This is your opportunity to step into ownership of a proven, high-demand...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Baltimore, MD
UTZ Foods Route For Sale Baltimore MD-$146,400 Enter MD-73925 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/utz-foods-baltimore-md-md-73925/ #Ownaroute #Buyaroute...
$146,400
Cash Flow: $95,170
Harris County, TX
Highly desirable areas poised for rapid growth. Solid rates, All loyal customers who appreciate quality service. Free chemicals on hand. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule...
$123,000
Cash Flow: $132,500
Florida
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $10,855 › Listing Ratio: 6:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$70,000
Arkansas
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $13,258 › Listing Ratio: 5:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$72,000
Greg Goodenough
Good Moves Oregon
Serving Multnomah County, OR
Tennessee
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $11,223 › Listing Ratio: 6:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$72,000
Austell, GA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the busiest areas in Cobb County. Located in a Very Busy Shopping Center that has over 78,000 Vehicles per day and 147,000 Daytime Population in the Trade Area....
$349,000
Cash Flow: $87,000
$4,075,000
Kailua Kona, HI
Maricopa County, AZ
Business goodwill included via Business name, phone number, website, social media and existing database. The route is an established route and most of the customers have been with the company for many...
$540,000
Cash Flow: $213,000
Charlotte, NC
This Cafe for Sale in Charlotte, NC presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur ready to bring their own concept to a vibrant and growing market. Located in a highly desirable Uptown area,...
$79,500
Available in Multiple Locations
Garage Living has established itself as the premier full service, turn-key garage improvement company. We are currently building a franchise network and are looking for a select group of individuals who are passionate about design, construction and customer service. Our system offers our franchisees an opportunity to be their own boss while providing the support to build a successful business.
$200,000
See More FranchisesCharlotte, NC
This Franchise for Sale in Charlotte, NC presents an outstanding opportunity for a motivated buyer. Perfect for an owner-operator or an experienced restaurateur looking to step into an established...
$299,000
Covington, WA
Great location with more than 10 years of business has many regulars and steady revenue! SBA loan possible with 20-25% down. Rent including CAM under $5k/mo. Avg monthly revenue is about $30k. Newer...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Charlotte, NC
This profitable moving services company presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator seeking a recession-proof business in Charlotte's booming market. Owner was only operating part-time,...
$52,500
Mississippi
Own a profitable, rural operation with a newer fleet! › 16 Trucks › 2 Managers › Assumable truck debt option available to lower initial capital investment. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle...
$1,220,000
Cash Flow: $305,973
Tennessee
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 36 Trucks › 3 Managers › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Three full-time managers on staff to handle the daily...
$2,700,000
Cash Flow: $641,640
Maryland
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with spare trucks! › 17 Trucks › 2 Managers › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $380,797
Tennessee
Own a low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 15 Trucks › 2 Managers › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $302,765
Columbus, OH
This developed care provider delivers personalized support to seniors and individuals with special care needs. Clients benefit from a wide range of services designed to promote safety, independence,...
$289,900
Cash Flow: $240,100
Miami, FL
Rare opportunity to own a well-established dry cleaning business located in the heart of South Miami, with another location in Pinecrest. In business for over 25 years with loyal clientele, proven...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $36,000
Available Nationwide
HouseMaster, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading home inspection franchise that helps customers take the guesswork out of buying a house.
$25,000
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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