Lexington, KY
--> Rare franchise resale for a popular mobile home service franchise brand - cheaper than new! Step into a popular and operating 17-year franchise for the cost of new. --> Business targets...
Lexington, KY
--> Rare franchise resale for a popular mobile home service franchise brand - cheaper than new! Step into a popular and operating 17-year franchise for the cost of new. --> Business targets...
$83,000
La Grange, KY
REDUCED $30,000 TO ALLOW A BUYER TO BUY A NEW VAN!!!! Be Your Own Boss! Buy an existing 32-year owned franchise business with upside serving the Louisville and Oldham County markets that has...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $181,209
Washington
Business Overview: • Contracted Service Area (CSA) Seattle, Washington Metro Area • 60% eCommerce (Residential) and 40% non-eCommerce (Commercial) Pickup & Delivery routes • Dispatch frequency varies...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $264,302
Auburn, AL
UNDER CONTRACT! If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own business, this is a great opportunity to jump in with something fun, rewarding, and already successful. This well-known, family-owned party...
$249,900
Cash Flow: $103,000
Marion County, FL
Very well established, third generation business. Large and loyal customer base. Great opportunity to enter into or expand your existing Household Appliance/AC Repair Business. We provide high...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $109,000
El Paso County, CO
Are you an ambitious entrepreneur with a technical background or engineering firm ready to establish a strong foothold in the thriving Colorado market? This is a unique opportunity to acquire a...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Atlanta, GA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the busiest and UPScale areas in Georgia and Metro Atlanta. Located in a Very Busy Shopping Center that has over 200,000 People in the Trade Area. Very good mix...
$799,000
Cash Flow: $217,000
Philadelphia, PA
Excellent home remodeler in serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware performing roofing, bath & kitchen remodeling, and exterior work. Management and systems are in place to allow owners to be...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $210,000
This highly regarded restoration and residential hazardous cleanup company operates within a fast-growing region known for its outdoor recreation and influx of new residents. The company has...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $870,000
Simpsonville, SC
This Restaurant for Sale in Simpsonville, SC is a prime opportunity for an ambitious owner/operator to step into a turn-key space in one of the region's fastest-growing communities. Priced at just...
$69,000
Naples, FL
Well established Property management company in one of Florida's most desirable locations to live has decided to part with it's Home Watch and Cleaning operations in an effort to downsize and prepare...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $125,492
New Port Richey, FL
This independent Food Business for Sale in New Port Richey, Florida offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated owner/operator ready to step into a successful, turnkey business. Located in a...
$89,999
Cash Flow: $25,000
Chambersburg, PA
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Chambersburg, Pennsylvania region for $177,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $66,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve...
$177,000
Cash Flow: $113,628
$250,000
Mobile County, AL
Sarasota, FL
Roofing Contractor looking to grow the business with the right person. Must have roofing knowledge and construction business knowledge. I mainly do residential roofing. Metal, Tile ,Shingles and flat...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
Tucson, AZ
Great opportunity to own a well-established outdoor living and hardscape company serving Tucson and surrounding areas, with a strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. The...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $588,183
Jeff & Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers - San Diego Del Mar Office
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers established in 1994 has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. The San Diego office is owned and operated by the co-founders of the entire First Choice franchise. Each founder has nearly 30 years experience. Let our experience team of highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes will get the job done!
Indiana
Established, profitable, Southwestern Indiana business specializing in turnkey renovation and restoration services for single and multi-family property investors and management firms. What began as a...
$299,900
Cash Flow: $150,000
Fayette County, GA
This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established and profitable weed and fertilization business with over 100 loyal clients across the Greater Atlanta, Ga region. Built on a strong reputation for...
$60,000
Woodstock, GA
Every home needs Dryer Vent Superheroes! We have a unique situation with our Cobb county location and are motivated to find an entrepreneur to take over this awesome market. We have a book of business...
$39,000
Oklahoma County, OK
Turn-key operation featuring 20 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Oklahoma City area. Business includes an experienced management team already in place. As a Contracted Service...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $250,262
New York
Two territories are for sale on the gold coast of Long Island. Price reduction on the purchase of both locations. Your Franchise for Around $150K! Explore the opportunity to join the evolved 3-in-1...
$150,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
Step into ownership of a well-established branded apparel and promotional products franchise with over two decades of proven success. This business offers an exciting opportunity with a solid...
$169,000
Cash Flow: $66,855
Maine
Here's a prime opportunity to acquire a thriving, family-owned waste management business! This essential service provider offers a vital solution for both residential and commercial clients, ensuring...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Maine
Are you ready to power your future with a highly successful and rapidly growing business? This is your chance to acquire a well-established leader in the industrial and commercial electrical systems...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $747,000
$259,000
Worcester, MA
Snohomish County, WA
SBA Pre-Approved! This established dog training business offers a highly respected and proven system specializing in general obedience, aggression and anxiety modification, and customized techniques...
$449,950
Cash Flow: $272,732
Brownwood, TX
The Depot Station Complex – A Unique Income-Producing Opportunity Located in the heart of Brownwood, TX, within walking distance of downtown and the new multipurpose event venue, The Depot Station...
$2,975,000
Humble, TX
This well-established full service carpet cleaning company with over 30 years of experience and a strong reputation for quality as well as a loyal customer base. Our services include carpet, tile &...
$95,000
Woodland Park, CO
PineBreeze Radon is Colorado’s leading provider of radon testing, reduction, and mitigation services, serving metro, mountain, and rural areas. Dedicated to ensuring that your home or business is a...
$270,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Sarasota County, FL
Sarasota territory of Belfor Franchise Group hood cleaning concept. Concept started in 2009 & there are currently 102 franchisees nationwide, with 8 offices in the state of Florida. This territory was...
$95,000
Houston, TX
• Premium residential & commercial service offering • High average ticket with strong margins • Strong year-round demand + seasonal boost potential • No retail location required, mobile service...
$194,900
Cash Flow: $178,131
Lone Tree, CO
Two modern nail studios in prime markets, each offering clean, elevated service in a welcoming, health-forward space. Clients come for the non-toxic polish, thoughtful touches, and stay for the...
$200,000
Sarasota, FL
This pool route has $2,420.00 monthly recurring income, with 26 pool accounts established. 26 residential accounts & 0 commercial accounts. Additionally seller may charge extra for parts & minor...
$29,040
Harris County, TX
Houston-area opportunity founded decades ago with a well-known and trusted name, this award personalization shop provides high-quality sports awards, academic trophies, promotional products, and...
$270,000
Cash Flow: $81,733
Los Angeles, CA
If you’re looking for a successful and well-established business with strong recurring revenue and significant growth upside, this opportunity deserves your attention. The company has earned a stellar...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,170,804
$600,000
Oklahoma City, OK
Butler County, OH
Proudly servicing Cincinnati, Ohio, and the surrounding Tri-State area, including Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. This established cleaning company has committed to providing excellent...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Delaware County, IN
This thriving business combines creativity, innovation, and strategy to provide top-tier branding and marketing solutions. From custom apparel and promotional items to embroidery and digital...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $81,872
Salem, OR
This business has an established membership base of over 75+ active members from the Salem-Keizer region. Memberships consist of business owners, business professionals, community members and remote...
$50,000
Cheraw, SC
Flowers Foods Route For Sale-Cheraw SC-$119,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BreadRoute #FlowersFoods #Flowers #FlowersRoute...
$119,000
Cash Flow: $136,864
Spokane County, WA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established The UPS Store franchise in Spokane County, Washington. In 2024, the business generated revenues exceeding $650,000, demonstrating strong and...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $97,333
Pembroke Pines, FL
Well-established party rental business with 22 years of proven success in Pembroke Pines, FL. This turnkey operation has built an excellent reputation and loyal customer base since 2003, generating...
$105,000
New York
Own a small, profitable portfolio of team runs! › 4 Trucks › Unassigned runs provide the opportunity to accumulate linehaul points. › Value of fleet included in asking price. All vehicles come free...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $296,735
Las Vegas, NV
This fully remote medical billing and revenue cycle management company has built a solid reputation in the healthcare space since 2016. The business specializes in professional billing for physicians...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $775,676
Young Bebus
VR TwinCities Business Sales, M&A
Serving Dakota County, MN
VR Business Brokers / VR M&A Twin Cities is a premier advisory firm specializing in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, and certified business valuations for lower middle-market companies. The firm helps business owners maximize value, reduce risk, and achieve profitable, seamless transitions — whether selling to outside buyers, private equity groups, strategic acquirers, or internal successors. VR delivers comprehensive services from confidential market preparation and buyer outreach to valuation-driven deal structuring and transaction management. Known for rigorous financial analysis, strategic positioning, and a proven sales record, the firm consistently secures competitive offers and successful closings for its clients. The team’s approach integrates valuation expertise, market knowledge, and process discipline to guide business owners through every stage of the sale. This includes preparing clean financials, coordinating due diligence, managing negotiations, and navigating complex deal structures — all with strict confidentiality and a focus on value preservation. At VR, selling a business is not just a transaction — it’s the culmination of years of work and investment. The firm is committed to providing trusted representation, actionable insights, and responsive support to help business owners achieve the strongest possible outcome. VR: Valued Representation, Valuable Resources, Very Responsive.
Wicomico County, MD
This is a great opportunity to take over a well known Wicomico County business w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local businesses. It...
$460,000
Cash Flow: $191,000
Napa County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Napa County California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues exceeded...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $222,102
$84,995
Pierce County, WA
Prince George's County, MD
Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Prince George County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. Serving the area since 2003, this center provides...
$225,000
Loudoun County, VA
Located in America’s wealthiest county by median income, this established B2B-focused service franchise offers a high-quality, recurring revenue model that serves both commercial and residential...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
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Charlotte, MI
This family-owned auto repair shop, originally established in 1986, has been owned by the same family for nearly 30 years. The Business specializes in general automotive repair including tires,...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $75,162
California
Northern California Abatement and Demolition Company - SC2235 Financial Information Asking Price: $4,490,000 Cash Flow: $1,000,000 Gross Revenue: $10,000,000 Down Payment: $4,490,000 Adjusted EBITDA:...
$4,490,000
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Allen County, IN
For over 20 years, this locally owned lighting company has offered year-round services specializing in both custom landscape lighting and professional Christmas lighting. With a focus on quality, they...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $102,148
Michigan
This well-established Catering & Fast-Casual Barbecue Restaurant has been a community favorite for nearly 20 years. Known for its expertly smoked meats and signature recipes for sauces, rubs, and side...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $476,921
Oklahoma County, OK
Complete with a loyal customer base, proprietary cleaning products, and a developed app for a smooth scheduling and transaction process. This staple of the community is a fantastic opportunity that...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $89,147
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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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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