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...
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
Cash Flow: $50,096
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
Cash Flow: $12,536
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Available in Multiple Locations
Offering the best home-based pest control franchise available with amazing profit margins.
$50,000
See More FranchisesJefferson 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
$580,000
Harris County, TX
New 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
Steven Friedman
SEZ BUSINESS CONSULTING AND BROKERAGE
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
South Florida's leading Boutique Business Consulting and Brokerage Firm. Whether you want to discreetly sell your business, or you are looking to acquire a business, we can help.
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: $570,187
Savannah, 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
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
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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
$1,400,000
Florida
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
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
Charlotte, 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
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
Available in Multiple Locations
Meet the growing demand for kitchen cabinet makeover services in your local market with N-Hance – Your Cabinet Makeover Experts™
$50,000
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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
$2,000,000
South Carolina
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
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 in Multiple Locations
Sniffing around for a great new opportunity? Zoomin Groomin is expanding our mobile grooming business nationwide. Set your own schedule, be your own boss and work with pets all day. We’ll be right by your side, every step of the way. Woof!
$49,999
See More FranchisesSacramento County, CA
Great income producing route. Strong payment histories on this seasoned route. Accounts are well distributed with each day in desirable regions. Pools are easy to maintain. Own your own...
$103,200
Cash Flow: $128,000
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$160,000
Virginia
Business Overview • The company specializes in advanced vacuum-based restoration technologies for concrete, masonry, and stone structures. • Exclusive processes offer superior durability and...
$6,000,000
Cash Flow: $2,133,992
Omaha, NE
This SBA pre-approved appliance repair and installation business is fully staffed and semi-absentee owned. Serving Omaha and surrounding areas, it has built a strong reputation with excellent reviews...
$775,000
Cash Flow: $255,303
Winston-Salem, NC
Lucrative home inspection business with $100K+ annual cash flow, low overhead, and a highly efficient team. This Top 10 revenue-producing franchise operates in North Carolina’s fast-growing Triad...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $174,352
Mike Lohbeck, CBI
MGL Business Solutions, LLC.
Serving Hamilton County, OH
Certified Business Intermediary Licensed Business Broker Business Development Advisor Estate Planning Team
Alamogordo, NM
Ed's Flying Service, Inc. (EFS) is an FBO based in Alamogordo, New Mexico which was founded in 1960 (incorporated in 1977) by our Father, Edward J. Pavelka (deceased). EFS a turnkey, C-Corp, has been...
$650,000
Schaumburg, IL
Exciting opportunity to own a growing smart gym that’s changing the way people approach fitness! Built around innovative, AI-driven technology, the studio specializes in helping adults over 50 get...
$99,500
Cash Flow: $53,070
$238,488
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Tulsa, OK
Purchasing the CertaPro Painters® franchise in Tulsa, OK, presents a unique opportunity to own a strong, established, and profitable business with a respected brand in a thriving market. Serving Tulsa...
$490,000
Cash Flow: $221,000
Belmont, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Sacramento and surrounding counties. The business offers a proven...
$39,980
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
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This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Santa Clara County. The business offers a proven motivation and...
$22,140
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pahrump, NV
Live the dream, make money from home and own a well known and profitable 5-acre income-producing property just one hour from Las Vegas and 40 minutes from Death Valley National Park. This unique...
$499,999
Cash Flow: $114,000
Huntsville, AL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Huntsville, Alabama region for $110,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $36,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $90,584
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Park Hills, MO
Well established self serve and automatic car wash. Requires minimal labor. 1 part time person about 2hours daily. Clean . All equipment works. Training available . We will supply a 6 month warranty...
$600,000
Shawnee Mission, KS
This Franchise Sandwich Shop for Sale is an excellent choice for a hands-on operator looking to capitalize on an already-established business. Listed for just $350,000, this Lenexa location offers...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $66,123
Davis County, UT
For over four decades, this Utah-based landscaping company has been the trusted name behind some of the most exclusive residential properties in the state. Specializing in high-end landscape design...
$4,150,000
Cash Flow: $621,500
Wake County, NC
Step into a well-established residential cleaning business located in one of North Carolina’s most desirable and high-income areas. This opportunity comes with a trained staff, recurring revenue, and...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $165,156
El Paso County, TX
TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF EL PASO - LISTING REF # 76931-404080 This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, owner-run event venue located in a high-traffic shopping area in East El...
$65,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
Turnkey Groundskeeping Business – Ready to Operate from Day One! Step into ownership of a fully-functioning, professional, and reputable groundskeeping business with everything you need to start...
$132,500
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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