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Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Boutique Sales Agency
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $381,653
Established Full Service Tree Care- Recurring Revenue - Oakland Co, MI
Oakland County, MI
This business pairs the horsepower of a nationally recognized franchise with the feel-good reputation of a hometown crew. Over the past five years this business has become the go-to arbor experts for...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $233,000
Luzerne County Restaurant for Sale
Luzerne County, PA
Opportunity Awaits! This restaurant is situated in the parking lot of a popular hotel. There is a large Catering/Banquet room as well as a great outside seating area. Kitchen is huge and can...
$375,000
Franchise Resale Opportunity – The Designery The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
Step into the fast-growing home improvement and remodeling industry with this turnkey franchise resale from The Designery, a national brand redefining kitchen, bath, and closet design. Strategically...
$160,000
Profitable Exterior Cleaning Franchise in Central Virginia
Virginia
This established exterior cleaning franchise offers a strong foothold in a growing segment of the home services industry, serving a high-income customer base across a desirable metropolitan market in...
$159,000
Cash Flow: $65,799
High-Growth Construction Firm for Sale – Palm Beach County, FL
Tequesta, FL
Established and highly reputable construction and mold remediation company servicing Palm Beach, Broward, and Stuart counties. This turnkey business has built long-standing relationships with numerous...
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$1,359,000
Cash Flow: $210,265
Low investment, Passive, with reoccurring revenue: Dog Waste Pick Up
Doylestown, PA
Great home service business for the right person. This can be passive income while performing an essential service for homeowners and business owners. No office is needed. Low overhead business! There...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $148,500
Low investment, Passive, with reoccurring revenue: Dog Waste Pick Up
Farmington Hills, MI
Great home service business for the right person. This can be passive income while performing an essential service for homeowners and business owners. No office is needed. Low overhead business! There...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $148,500
Low investment, Passive, with reoccurring revenue: Dog Waste Pick Up
Chattanooga, TN
Great home service business for the right person. This can be passive income while performing an essential service for homeowners and business owners. No office is needed. Low overhead business! There...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $148,500
Low investment, Passive, with reoccurring revenue: Dog Waste Pick Up
Columbus, OH
Great home service business for the right person. This can be passive income while performing an essential service for homeowners and business owners. No office is needed. Low overhead business! There...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $148,500
Low investment, Passive, with reoccurring revenue: Dog Waste Pick Up
Nashville, TN
Great home service business for the right person. This can be passive income while performing an essential service for homeowners and business owners. No office is needed. Low overhead business! There...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $185,400
Low Investment, High ROI, professional “Fundraising for High School At
Austin, TX
Execute the Plan! Equip High School Coaches with the process of “fundraising” for their student athletes. This is a very low overhead business. Help students achieve their dream of playing sports....
$97,500
Cash Flow: $138,500
Commercial power washing with reoccurring revenue!
Greensboro, NC
High Tech Equipment for the biggest jobs! “Customized Box Trucks” that hold 900 gallons of water and 100 gallons of chemicals. The maximum height reached is 20 stories! Hospitals, Schools and Large...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $265,000
South Central GA: Pool Supply Store and Services!
$1,400,000
Lowndes County, GA
Commercial power washing with reoccurring revenue!
Allentown, PA
High Tech Equipment for the biggest jobs! “Customized Box Trucks” that hold 900 gallons of water and 100 gallons of chemicals. The maximum height reached is 20 stories! Hospitals, Schools and Large...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $265,000
Residential Foundation Inspection Engineering Firm, Great Reputation
Dallas, TX
Established residential foundation inspection engineering firm serving the Dallas market since 2017. This highly profitable home-based business generates $450,000 in annual revenue with exceptional...
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$650,000
Cash Flow: $425,000
Alice Rubenfield
Fifth Avenue Brokerage
Serving New York County, NY
Fifth Avenue Brokerage specializes in the sale of family-owned businesses, ensuring smooth transitions for sellers while maximizing their return on investment. Based in New York, we work with a diverse range of businesses, from local tea shops and towing companies to dog groomers, tattoo parlors, and e-commerce brands. Our team understands the emotional and financial complexities involved in selling a family business. That’s why we provide expert valuation, strategic marketing, and a vast network of potential buyers to ensure a seamless transaction. Whether you're looking to retire, move on to new ventures, or simply want to capitalize on your hard work, we are committed to securing the best possible deal. At Fifth Avenue Brokerage, we take a personalized approach to each sale, guiding business owners through the entire process—from valuation and listing to negotiation and closing. We handle every detail with confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring a smooth transition for both sellers and buyers. If you’re considering selling your business, let us help you maximize its value and find the right buyer who will continue your legacy.
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Profitable Junk Biz for Veteran or Veteran’s Family Member
Hagerstown, MD
This profitable junk hauling and removal business delivers strong cash flow and steady demand with plenty of room to grow. The seller has focused almost entirely on one of three exclusive territories,...
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$350,000
Cash Flow: $144,476
Home Staging & Interior Design Business – Turnkey, Seller Retiring
Snohomish County, WA
Established Home Staging & Interior Design Company - Turnkey Operation This thriving home staging and interior design business has been successfully serving Washington State since 2016, offering a...
2
$449,000
Flowers Bread Route, Fulton County, GA
Cumming, GA
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Fulton County (Roswell, Alpharetta, and Cumming), Georgia region for $315,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $218,000 down....
$315,000
Cash Flow: $114,060
Nationally Trademarked Residential Cleaning Business
Salem, OH
Clean Choice Maids presents a unique opportunity as the only brick-and-mortar residential cleaning company in Columbiana County, Ohio. This professionally branded business operates with a nationally...
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$164,720
Cash Flow: $64,860
Mission's Tortilla Route, Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff, AZ
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Flagstaff, Williams, Arizona region for $235,000! Currently generating $943,063 in yearly sales and nets $145,353. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $145,353
1 Bread Route - Southern North Carolina
North Carolina
Be your own boss while generating consistent weekly revenue! › Weekly Revenue: $11,796 › Listing Ratio: 19:1 › Own an operation with strong margins and clean financial records. › With a...
$230,000
Turnkey Pool Service with Recurring Revenue & Growth Potential
Palm Beach County, FL
Established in 1992, this well-respected, owner-operated pool service business has built a solid reputation and a loyal customer base over more than three decades. The business is cash flow positive...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $77,641
SBA Pre-Approved | Mobile Power Washing Business – South Florida
St Lucie County, FL
Established in 2021, this mobile power washing company has built a strong reputation for excellence, serving a wide range of residential, commercial, and government clients throughout South Florida....
$345,000
Cash Flow: $172,643
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
$475,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Since 1995, Established and Profitable Business Opportunity
Plumas County, CA
Incredible opportunity to live a "less stress lifestyle" in the beautiful California Sierra Mountains and own a well established business that has been a part of the Graeagle community for over 30...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Highly Profitable Pool Service Accounts
Tampa, FL
If you service the Zephyrhills, FL area, this is the deal to grab! Five residential accounts in 33540 (4) and 33252 (1) zip codes that produce $751 PER MONTH!!! We are selling only due to narrowing...
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$8,260
Successful New York Style Pizza Business
Beavercreek, OH
This is owners second very successful Pizza store. Great Income . Great Location in Beavercreek Ohio, with high volume traffic.If you're looking for a successful operating business , you must see this...
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$299,900
Marco Island, FL: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
Marco Island, FL
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
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$240,000
Near Boise, ID: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
Ada County, ID
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
2
$445,000
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route, Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg, VA
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Lynchburg, Virginia area for $170,000! Company financing with $53,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $566,073 per year in sales and...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $93,444
Premier Residential Cleaning Bus. - 100% Recurring Rev -Ingham Co
Ingham County, MI
Step into ownership of a well-established, market-leading lifestyle business that operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—no nights or weekends required. This residential cleaning...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $93,000
Established Pool Route Business for Sale – SW Florida
Port Charlotte, FL
Profitable Pool Service Business with Vehicles – SW Florida Asking Price: $350,000 Gross Revenue: $279,600 Cash Flow: 23,300 FF&E (Included): $52,500 Inventory: Included Business Description...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $123,300
Tried and True Recycling Service
Honolulu, HI
Want guaranteed customers for every product? How about vendors that are happy for you to come get their product? This is exactly how recycling junk cars works! This recycling company always has a...
$2,749,900
Cash Flow: $153,048
Northern California High-End Home Services Business - Discreet Sale
California
Are you looking for a profitable, low-overhead business with substantial recurring revenue and a loyal customer base? A well-established home services business in a high-demand market is now quietly...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $250,000
Turnkey Property Management Company
$250,000
Tampa, FL
Owner Operated Italian Restaurant Chain (3 Locations) For Sale
Texas
3 franchised restaurants for sale (all cash deal required). Seller will need to run one restaurant (or break even until business improves) and manage the others through the great GMs on staff....
$499,000
Cash Flow: $203,742
Established Dry Cleaner with Plant - Syracuse, NY
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Onondaga County, NY
This is a well-established dry cleaning business with good cash flow, a loyal customer base, and consistent recurring revenue. Located on on a high traffic road. This is the only dry cleaner in town...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Vintage decor and rental business w/ curated online presence for sale
Kansas
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable, female-owned and operated vintage rental company with a loyal customer base and strong brand presence built over the last 10 years. The...
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$199,000
Cash Flow: $91,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Butler County, PA
Butler, PA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Butler County, Pennsylvania region for $103,000! Currently expected to generate $554,424 in yearly sales and net $117,634. Distributorship and territory are...
$103,000
Cash Flow: $117,634
Soda & Snack Vending Machines Route, Washington D.C.
Washington, DC
Healthy Drink & Snack Vending Machines route for sale in the Washington D.C. area for $97,200. Grossing $35,803 and nets an estimated $20,701 per year! Route includes 4 machines in 2 locations....
$97,200
Cash Flow: $20,701
Orlando Fire Sprinkler Protection Business For Sale
Orlando, FL
Fire sprinkler inspection, install and maintenance business for sale in Orlando/ Central Florida area. The business handles quarterly inspections of schools, assisted living facilities, government...
$365,000
Cash Flow: $152,913
Canton B2B Building Maintenance Franchise w/ $1mm+ Rev on the Books!
Canton, OH
Business-to-business sales and management company with Massive National Accounts operating in the $100 billion-dollar commercial builidng maintenance industry. In business since 1961 and franchising...
$178,000
Own a Proven, Hands-On Business with Endless Possibilities
League City, TX
Fibrenew Clear Lake, TX – Established Franchise Resale Opportunity Turnkey Business | Expansive Territory | Unlimited Growth Potential Are you looking for a business that offers freedom, creativity,...
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$165,000
Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
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14 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern Kentucky
Kentucky
Own a profitable operation with a full-time manager! › 17 Trucks › 2 Managers › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Full-time manager on staff to handle...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $271,736
34-Year Established Parking Lot Striping Business
Clark County, WA
The Company is a reputable and well-established parking lot striping business with strong name recognition both locally and within the industry. The sale includes a loyal customer base, all vehicles...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $114,273
Great Resale Opportunity in Phoenix / Scottsdale - 5 Territories!
$195,000
Scottsdale, AZ
Electrical Contractor
Tampa, FL
Introducing a reputable and established electrical services company serving the areas of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, this...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $243,215
Respected Window & Door Contractor for Sale!
Orlando, FL
Great opportunity to acquire a reputable and well-established window replacement business serving residential and commercial clients in a thriving market. With an excellent track record, the company...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $103,963
Nurse Staffing Agency
Charleston, SC
Well Established Medical Staffing Agency Connecting medical staff with health care facilities across the nation since 2020...
$249,000
Amazon Last Mile Delivery Operation - Central Texas
Texas
Own a large and very profitable Amazon business! › 35-40 Routes › 49 Trucks › 5 Managers › Efficient operation with a full time manager in place to run the daily operation. › Clean, consistent...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,533,397
Kitchen & Bath Showroom N1024
Wisconsin
• 45+ years of industry leadership and brand recognition • Exclusive regional dealership for high-end cabinetry lines • Consistent annual revenue with strong repeat/referral business • In-house...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $211,881
Windows, Doors and Vinyl Siding Home Improvement Business
Allegheny County, PA
Profitable, established 35-year home improvement business serving the Greater Pittsburgh market from excellent North Hills location. This turnkey business specializes in replacement windows, siding,...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $117,812
Swimming Pool Cleaning and Repair Route
Fort Worth, TX
weekly cleaning swimming pool route; 65 pools...
$250,000
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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