Pineville, NC
About Redbox+ Great opportunity to take over this company that's making money and has a great reputation that has been built in our area. The selling price will include the 2 trucks, 85 dumpsters and...
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Unique Waste Management Franchise in Booming Market
$750,000
Profitable Specialty Fabric and Products Business
Multnomah County, OR
This long-established and profitable business offers a unique line of decorative specialty products, serving both walk-in customers at its retail location and a growing online clientele (with HUGE...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $169,358
25+ Year Floral & Gift Company - $205,000 Cash Flow
Cincinnati, OH
The retirement aged owner of this $1,125,000 revenue floral business has a wonderful assortment of businesses that are considered excellent customers including funeral homes, senior centers, schools,...
$610,000
Cash Flow: $205,000
Venice Pool Route for Sale!
Venice, FL
This pool route has $8,515.00 monthly recurring income, with 80 pool accounts established. 80 residential accounts & 0 commercial accounts. Additionally seller may charge extra for parts & minor...
$85,150
Profitable Fitness Machine Repair Biz with Recurring Revenue
Bloomfield Twp, MI
This profitable home-based franchise of Fitness Machine Technicians delivers specialized repair and maintenance services in a fast-growing niche with little local competition. With strong demand from...
5
$275,000
Cash Flow: $115,909
1 Flowers Bread Route - Southwestern Alabama
Alabama
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $10,201 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$78,000
1 Flowers Bread Routes - Northern Alabama
Alabama
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $56,784 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$408,000
1 Flowers Bread Route - Eastern Tennessee
Tennessee
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $10,863 › Listing Ratio: 8:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this opportunity promises...
$90,000
1 Flowers Bread Route - Central Arkansas
Arkansas
Own a bread route in a growing city! › Weekly Revenue: $10,074 › Listing Ratio: 9:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this opportunity promises to be a recipe for...
$87,000
Flowers Bread Route, Calera, AL
Birmingham, AL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Calera, Columbiana, Alabama region for $99,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $42,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $77,759
4 Flowers Bread Routes - Central Kentucky
Kentucky
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $53,250 › Listing Ratio: 6:1 › Slice into a well-established business with 4 efficient routes, generating steady revenue...
$344,000
14 FedEx P&D Routes - South Central Tennessee
Tennessee
Own a profitable, rural operation with a newer fleet! › 16 Trucks › 1 Manager › Fleet comprised of newer model vehicles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the...
2
$1,550,000
Cash Flow: $388,457
Flowers Bread Route, Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Orlando, Florida region for $116,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $69,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$116,000
Cash Flow: $61,082
Profitable Branded Apparel & Marketing Business – Turnkey Operation
$119,950
Independence, MO
Profitable Whatcom County Landscaping Business
Whatcom County, WA
Residential and commercial maintenance of grounds. Healthy landscapes, turf weeds, shrubs, trees, irrigation and chemical applications. Started in 1990 as owner/operator. In 2000 began to hire...
$800,000
Surveying & Mapping Company
Spokane County, WA
Eastern Washington-based land surveying and mapping company with a nearly decade-long track record of delivering dependable services to both public and private sector clients. The firm offers...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $172,230
Grace Thompson
Linehaul Solutions
Serving Fulton County, GA
Linehaul Solutions is a top-tier buyers agent and consultant, specializing in guiding the acquisition and sale of FedEx Ground trucking businesses. Our seasoned experts are dedicated to helping businesses improve their transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize operations. We listen closely to our clients, understand what they need, and come up with solutions that really work. Plus, we're committed to being open and transparent every step of the way. At Linehaul Solutions, we pride ourselves on our deep industry expertise, cutting-edge resources, and exceptional customer service. Our goal is to aid clients in achieving their linehaul business goals and cultivating enduring success for their enterprises.
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Invest in Clean, Own Your Success!
Phoenix, AZ
Established Phoenix Coin Laundromat - Turnkey Investment Opportunity This community-focused laundromat has operated successfully for 14 years since 2011, providing reliable service and consistent cash...
5
$725,000
182 Unit Self Storage Facility in Prime Location
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Phoenix, AZ
Third & Thomas Self Storage LLC is a long-established, family-owned self-storage facility located at 307 W Thomas Rd in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. This two-story property offers a total of 16,500...
$1,700,000
EBITDA: $107,935
Own a Successful Garage Upgrade Business - Great Cashflow
Tallahassee, FL
This is a rare opportunity to own a rapidly growing business. This Tampa headquartered company is seeking a leader to own our Tallahassee market and continue expansion. You’ll have 100% control and...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Polish Concrete & Epoxy Flooring Company
Spokane County, WA
Polished concrete is the company's main line of business. The company's focus is commercial work and high end residential new build. They do some residential shops and garages. They do a substantial...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $274,788
Profitable Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Business with Showroom
Phoenix, AZ
Established in 2018, this thriving kitchen and bath remodeling business offers a turn-key opportunity for a new owner to step into a well-established and profitable operation. With a reputation for...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $473,909
• Profitable, Well-Established Locksmith – S. OR
Jackson County, OR
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly reputable locksmith and physical security services company located in beautiful Southern Oregon. Operating for nearly 40 years, this...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $142,967
Rare DFW / Garland TX Resale for Popular Franchise Brand
Garland, TX
--> Rare franchise resale for a popular mobile home service franchise brand - cheaper than new! Step into a popular, already running franchise for less than the cost of a new one! The territory...
$74,800
Cash Flow: $43,000
Premium Aircraft Detailing Service Company
San Antonio, TX
This aircraft detailing business provides high-quality cleaning and maintenance services to private, corporate, and commercial aviation clients. Specializing in exterior washes, interior deep...
$418,000
Cash Flow: $401,000
Turnkey Business Brokerage Opportunity
$84,999
Rankin County, MS
Appliance Repair Business with Team in Place
Queen Creek, AZ
Step into ownership with this service-based business backed by a well-known, nationally recognized franchise system. Located in a growing Queen Creek, the business offers exclusive territorial rights,...
$150,000
North Georgia FedEx Routes for Sale – Netting $281K/Year!
Kennesaw, GA
Routes serve North Georgia Average daily routes: 10-13 routes per day Number of employees: 1 managers, 21 drivers, 22 employees total Route Features: Manager oversees the day-to-day operations, No...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $281,518
Historic Barn and Farm for Weddings, Events, and Production shoots
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cedar Hill, TN
"Most Photogenic Wedding Venue 2024 in Tennessee” by Luxlife Magazine. Nashville’s most picture-perfect barn wedding venue, where every angle is a photo op and every sunset feels like it was painted...
6
$1,950,000
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route, Elkridge, MD
Baltimore, MD
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Elkridge, Maryland area for $160,000! Company financing available with $44,000 down! Currently grossing $425,568 per year in sales and nets...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $53,008
Great Knoxville Area Home Service Franchise Resale - Owner Retiring
Knoxville, TN
--> Great Design-Oriented Home Services Franchise Resale in Booming Knoxville, TN! Great low/no employee model with little to no inventory required. Sell, collect a deposit for the job (the buyer's...
$234,900
Cash Flow: $86,000
**SALE PENDING** Mission Foods Route For Sale Memphis TN $104,000
Memphis, TN
Mission Foods Route For Sale Memphis TN $104,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$104,000
Cash Flow: $81,640
Top Performing Screen Repair and Installation Business
Richmond County, GA
Performance Highlights Surpassed $1M in revenue in just the second full year of operation 2022 Revenue (first 10 months): $335,105 2023 Revenue: $811,471 2024 Revenue: $1,035,718 2024 SDE (Seller’s...
$574,900
EBITDA: $223,849
EXPLOSIVE Growth Opportunity: Turnkey Security Guard Firm
Florida
Acquire a top 5 % U.S. security provider with a thriving Florida footprint, pulling in more than $5 million annually and fueled by a $40 million+ reservoir of warm, conversion-ready leads. This...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $637,146
Get a Clean Start in a Dirty Business
Duval County, FL
Own a recognized name in the dry cleaning industry with over 70 years of innovation & leadership experience. Our system was developed in 1949 when our founder recognized that it was feasible for...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $313,290
Established Central Florida Pool Cleaning & Maintenance Franchise
Orange County, FL
Central Florida Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Franchise Opportunity! Are you seeking a lucrative business investment in Central Florida? Consider this Orlando Pool Cleaning and Maintenance...
$725,000
Cash Flow: $290,017
Established-Passive Income 24/7 Live Monitoring- LICENSED!
$390,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Landscape Equipment Sales & Service Business with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, FL
Real estate included in Sale! This exceptional central Florida business has been a long-standing staple in the landscape equipment sales and service industry for commercial and residential clients for...
$7,400,000
Cash Flow: $1,312,633
Drive-Thru Restaurant
Corvallis, OR
Set up efficiently and professionally by an international franchise company, everything was new when started in 2019. With minor alterations it can be converted to many concepts. Comes with a highly...
$85,000
"Turnkey NEW Dry Cleaning & Laundry Business - Ready for Growth!"
Holtsville
Turnkey Dry-Cleaning Business in Prime Lombard Location This established Dry-cleaning operation presents an exceptional opportunity in Lombard's prestigious East Gate Shopping Complex. Located in an...
2
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Mid-Atlantic Siding Company
North Carolina
This company provides exterior siding and trim services in central North Carolina, founded in 2012 and grown from a sole proprietor into an established business serving residential and commercial...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $653,627
Esteemed Timeshare Exit Firm – $496K SDE & Exclusive Partners
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-margin, virtually operated timeshare exit company that delivers powerful results for its clients and strong profits for its owner. With a specialized,...
$2,907,000
Cash Flow: $496,071
Turnkey Niche Children's Hair Salon
Cape Coral, FL
Niche Children’s Hair Salon – Turnkey, Family-Focused Business This is a rare opportunity to acquire a niche hair salon specifically designed for children, located in a high-traffic area of Southwest...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $62,904
ATM Machine Route For Sale, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
ATM Machine Route business for sale in the Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, New York area for $159,000! Current net income is $40,041 per year as an owner/operator. The business currently operates...
$159,000
Cash Flow: $40,041
Established Landscaping Business in Idaho Resort Community
Blaine County, ID
The owner would like to pursue new opportunities in life and business....
$720,000
Cash Flow: $232,069
David Mora, J.D.
Aria Business Advisors
Serving Oakland County, MI
We make business acquisition simple. Our experienced team of sell-side business brokers offers in-house valuation, legal, and consultation services for middle-market businesses. Aria is unique in that we provide a full suite of services in house that save our clients time and money up front. The Aria team brings decades of experience delivering results and closing high-ticket deals, and as experienced business owners ourselves, we know every business transaction is unique – let us do all the heavy lifting.
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50+ Yrs. Window & Glass Installation w/ Contracts
Los Angeles County, CA
For over 50 years, this well-established window and glass company has been a cornerstone in the North Los Angeles County construction and property improvement landscape. With a legacy built on high...
$435,000
Cash Flow: $49,962
Security Systems & Services
Colorado
Security Cameras, Card Access, Monitoring, Locksmiths, Locks, Alarms, Safes, Keys This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a seasoned and trusted security company, specializing in locksmith...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $160,000
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Well Established Dry Cleaners with Loyal Clientele
Ada County, ID
Dry cleaning business for sale with over 50 years of success. Very well established and recognized name in the community with a loyal clientele. Three great locations. Pick up and delivery is offered....
$1,025,000
Cash Flow: $373,969
High-Demand Pool Service: Recurring Clients & Great Reviews
Melbourne, FL
This two-territory pool service franchise is growing fast, with revenue more than tripling since opening in 2022 and a loyal, referral-based customer base already in place. With limited local...
4
$195,000
Profitable, Established Swim School – Great Team & Strong Reputation
Fort Lauderdale, FL
This long-standing swim school offers consistent cash flow, two exclusive territories in high-demand family communities, and a trained team already in place. With more than a decade of brand presence...
3
$375,000
Cash Flow: $88,204
1 Flowers Bread Route - Northeastern Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Enter the bread space at a low cost! › Weekly Revenue: $10,733 › Listing Ratio: 9:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this opportunity promises to be a recipe for...
$92,000
1 Flowers Bread Route - Northeastern Ohio
Ohio
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $13,021 › Listing Ratio: 5:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$71,000
1 Flowers Bread Route - Eastern Nebraska
Nebraska
Own a high growth bread route in a desirable are! › Weekly Revenue: $10,859 › Listing Ratio: 10:1 › Take the dough and rise to success while generating consistent weekly revenue. › Perfect for...
$104,000
Pepperidge Farm Bread Route, Loudon County, TN
Knoxville, TN
Pepperidge Farm Bread route for sale in the Loudon & Monroe Counties, Tennessee area for $165,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $23,250 down! Currently grossing...
$155,000
Cash Flow: $61,142
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
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Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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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
Popular Service Businesses
Some of the most popular categories include:
- Appliance Repair Businesses
- Architecture and Engineering Firms
- Catering Companies
- Cleaning Businesses
- Commercial Laundry Businesses
- Dry Cleaners
- Funeral Homes
- Landscaping and Yard Service Businesses
- Laundromats and Coin Laundry Businesses
- Locksmith Businesses
- Medical Billing Businesses
- Pest Control Businesses
- Property Management Businesses
- Security Businesses
- Staffing Agencies
- Waste Management and Recycling Businesses
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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