Los Angeles, CA
MORE® is pleased to present an established, full-service dry cleaning business for sale in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Operating at the same location for over 25 years, Rainbow Cleaners offers a...
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Industry Info
Profitable Turnkey Dry Cleaner in Sherman Oaks | $100K Net | Low Rent
5
$165,000
Contract Pending - Established Commercial Laundry Business
Farmers Branch, TX
This turnkey commercial laundry operation services the booming massage and spa industry across the DFW Metroplex. With $580K in annual revenue, $88k in NOI ($99K in NOI in '26), and $2M+ in active...
3
$399,000
Cash Flow: $88,000
Franchise Property Management Opportunity
Beaufort County, SC
This business offers the right buyer an opportunity to become part of a well-established franchise that has made the process of booking rental properties online easy and stress-free. This is a...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $74,798
Profitable Cleaning Franchise – West Michigan
Michigan
This Franchise was established in 2017 and operates in several territories. It specializes in commercial cleaning and floor care and works primarily in corporate, health care, and educational...
$492,000
Cash Flow: $159,291
Innovator in IoT Power and Cybersecurity Solutions
Los Angeles, CA
An innovative provider of IoT power continuity and cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical edge devices, the company has developed a patented PoE (power over ethernet) platform that ensures...
Cash Flow: $4,294
O&G services company with FF&E and CRE included in listing price!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
El Reno, OK
This Oil & Gas Services company has been in operation for over 30 years. Their attention to customer satisfaction, reputation in the industry, and internal culture create a perfect recipe for the next...
$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,302,885
Fundraising Focused Digital Marketing Agency
Frisco, TX
Founded in January 2020 in Texas, the agency began as a specialized fundraising digital marketing agency with a focus on supporting non-profit entities. Operating through their main website and a...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $352,974
**REDUCED** Tastykake Route For Sale-Carlisle PA-$200,000
Carlisle, PA
Tastykake Route For Sale-Carlisle PA-$200,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BeYourOwnBoss #CakeRoute #SnackRoute #Tastykake #TastykakeRoute...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $133,109
Turnkey Business Brokerage Opportunity
Rankin County, MS
Step into ownership of a turnkey business brokerage franchise backed by over 40 years of national brand recognition and success. Now available in the growing and opportunity-rich Jackson, MS market,...
$84,999
Better Made Chips Route, Iosco County, MI
Iosco County, MI
Better Made Chips Route available for qualified prospects in the Iosco County, Michigan region for $25,000! Currently this route has 81 accounts and averages an estimated $7,115 in weekly sales....
$25,000
Luxury Custom Outdoor Living Spaces & Pool Construction Company
Collin County, TX
The company was founded in 2002 by an industry veteran with over 45 years of experience in custom pool construction and outdoor living environments. Prior to founding, the owner began his career...
$960,000
High-margin Window Treatment Business with $300K Cash Flow
Winter Garden, FL
This profitable, well-loved business delivers strong cash flow, low overhead, and a steady stream of referral and repeat customers. Located in one of Florida’s most desirable and fastest-growing...
3
$939,000
Cash Flow: $300,051
Kitchen Design Center
New Jersey
The Kitchen Design Center offers customized kitchen design solutions, cabinetry, and related services for contractors and builders. As a key division, it has built a solid reputation for service and...
6
$650,000
Great St. Petersburg pool route
$126,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
Highly Scalable with Modern Technology Vending Business
Trenton, NJ
Home Based 12 Vending Machines. Each machine functions as a compact, self-serve mini-convenience store, offering a diverse product mix including snacks, beverages, office supplies, wellness products,...
$199,063
Cash Flow: $144,000
FedEx P&D Business for Sale in Raleigh, NC (Sale Pending)
Durham County, NC
Turn-key operation featuring 19 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Raleigh Durham area. Business includes 20 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $438,190
OTIS FLORENCE
BUSINESS BROKERS & CONSULTANTS, INC
Serving Jefferson County, KY
Business Brokers & Consultants is headquartered in Louisville Kentucky. Over the past 25+ years we have successfully facilitated hundreds of acquisitions in our Louisville office. Unlike Franchised Brokerages, we are highly selective in the Listings we choose to represent. Our goal is to provide each and every client with the utmost professionalism, and insure that each receives the time and attention they rightfully deserve. Business Brokers & Consultants does not charge any up-front fees. Instead, we earn a success fee only when the right buyer purchases the right business. This insures that it is always in our best interest to work for the best interest of our clients! BB&C offers Sellers exceptional brokerage and consulting services. Our staff of experienced and Accredited Intermediaries, Consultants, Legal and Accounting Advisors will meet with you to review your company’s financial condition and help you understand current market trends. They will give you the straight facts about the viability of your business in today’s market. If you choose BB&C to represent you, your business will benefit from our highly refined and confidential marketing process. Our strategies have been tested and proven effective over the past twenty years. BB&C welcomes buyer clients, as well. Our goal is to help you find the ideal business to suit your lifestyle, expertise and financial requirements. We can also help you secure the financing you’ll need to make your dream of business ownership a reality. Our Intermediaries go above and beyond to insure that your transition into business ownership is a smooth and rewarding experience. Our success is based on a distinctive approach to analyzing and marketing each individual business. We work hard to create intelligent acquisitions- Ones that benefit buyer and seller alike.
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Underground Construction Company
Omaha, NE
This well-established Underground Construction Business is for sale in Nebraska. The company has established itself as a trusted underground utility contractor in the surrounding area, frequently...
$1,725,000
Cash Flow: $511,922
Residential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance
Riverside County, CA
Thriving Southern California Pool Construction Business – 28 Years of Excellence This established pool construction company has been designing and building custom swimming pools across Southern...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $366,280
Flowers Bread Route, Plattsburgh, NY
Plattsburgh, NY
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Plattsburgh, New York region for $106,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $45,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of...
$106,000
Cash Flow: $62,651
1 Flowers Bread Route - Southeastern Tennessee
Tennessee
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $22,765 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › Own an operation with strong margins and clean financial records. › Ideal for...
$163,000
**SALE PENDING** Flowers Foods Route For Sale-Kingstree SC
Kingstree, SC
Flowers Foods Route For Sale-Kingstree SC-$85,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BreadRoute #FlowersFoods #Flowers #FlowersRoute...
2
$85,000
Cash Flow: $88,838
Rochester NY Full Service Residential Landscape, Snowplow Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Well established full service landscaping business with design, build, grass mowing, cleanup, nursery, tree cutting, tree removal, and snowplowing services for both residential and commercial...
2
$5,450,000
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
Event Rentals Everything Anything Possible Needed !!!
Rhode Island
All rentals needed for parties of any type. From tents, chairs, to clowns, magicians, jogglers, animals, lighting. From holiday events, Birthday, retirement, graduation, etc events. Full staff...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $252,553
Established Commercial Sign manufacturer
Garden Grove, CA
Full-service sign company located in North Orange County. Established in 1996, .Specialize in meeting the needs of homebuilders. Since then they have expanded and assist industrial and commercial...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $147,000
Automotive Business Asset Sale - Includes Real Estate
$1,500,000
Tennessee
Deli, Catering, Prepared Foods
Rhode Island
One stop for Deli, Prepared Foods, Meats, Sandwiches Catering Etc. Takeout, seating indoors and outdoors Established for over 50 years. Very well known, popular local, neighborhood favorite. Take out,...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $257,000
Pool Repair Services
Rhode Island
Price reduced, owners says SELL All offers will be considered. Pool repair services, repair leaking pool. Replace, repair motors, heaters, filters. Opening pools spring time, closing pools in falls...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $25,325
Custom Tailoring Shop
Rhode Island
Price reduction !!!!Custom tailoring services, sewing ,reconstruction ,seam clothing, cleaning etc. Retail store front location. located on busy street. Owner looking to retire. Some seller financing...
$395,000
Professional Dry Cleaners
Rhode Island
Additional Price deduction !! !!!Dry Cleaner, established for over 30 years same location. Excellent reputation, steady active customer base. Dry cleaning, Storage, Alternations, Delivery Service,...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $53,219
Event Production Company
Rhode Island
Price reduced Owner must sell, Current backlog is 1.3million. Sound, Event, Production, Service Company Established for over 42 years. Well known throughout The Northeast. Installation, design,...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $174,652
Thriving rolloff dumpster business / portable toilet business
Virginia
Well established almost 30 years in the Southern Va area Roll off dumpster / Portable toilet business. Approx. 425 dumpsters ranging from 12-40yd. with 9 trucks. Several contract jobs running. Approx....
$7,250,000
Cash Flow: $850,000
Micro Market Location for Sale- Turn Key
Jackson, TN
Established vending and micro-market location ready to sell. 1 market with new coolers, stands, kiosks and coffee equipment. The kiosk is a Parlevel model and is new with warranty. The account is...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Highly Rated, Profitable Event & Wedding Venue:Established Client Base
Fort Lee, NJ
Well Established Restaurant and Private Event Space. Highly experienced operators only. 500+/- seats free standing (19,910 square feet). Lucrative Repurpose opportunity for the right developer!...
$10,500,000
Canadian Business Coaching Franchiser
Alberta
For sale is a business coaching franchiser acquired in 2018 by the current ownership group. It is currently one of the fastest-growing regions in the franchise global network. The company focuses on...
$4,200,000
Cash Flow: $1,093,958
Junk Removal Business for Sale
Palm Beach County, FL
Junk removal business for sale: a profitable, turnkey leading franchise in the industry offering eco-friendly junk removal services in a high-demand market. Backed by a nationally recognized brand,...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $180,527
Sweet Pepperidge Farm Snack Route
$495,000
Oneonta, NY
**SALE PENDING** Bimbo Bakeries Route For Sale-Charlotte NC-$225,000
Charlotte, NC
Bimbo Bakeries Route For Sale-Charlotte NC-$225,000 Enter Quick Code NC-75984 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link:...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $82,442
Low Overhead Lead Generation Platform Making Up To 30,000 Calls Per Da
California
Low Overhead Lead Generation Platform Making Up To 30,000 Calls Per Day! - SC2220 Financial Information Asking Price: $249,500 Cash Flow: N/A Gross Revenue: N/A Down Payment: $249,500 This Northern...
$249,500
Legacy Landscape Business – Trusted, Profitable, Turnkey
Warren County, OH
This long-established and highly reputable landscape design and maintenance company has been serving its community for nearly 60 years. Family and veteran-owned, the business is known for its...
$200,000
Recurring Revenue (Contractually Based), Seller Financing Available
Nashville, TN
Will sell full ownership but not ideal scenario. I grew this from the ground up and would like to work with somebody in continuing the development and growth while remaining an equity partner. What am...
$2,350,000
Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business for Sale
Douglas County, NE
This is an established B2B service provider located in Douglas County. The location has built an excellent reputation for quality and service. This business has multiple revenue streams, normal...
$145,000
B2B Marketing, Print & Promo Center - No Experience Necessary
Blaine County, ID
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well established B2B service provider in Blaine County. The business has an excellent reputation for quality and service. It provides print, marketing and...
$549,000
Cash Flow: $235,000
B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business
Essex County, NJ
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Essex County. The business has a great reputation and is well known for providing a high level of customer...
$635,000
Cash Flow: $265,411
Profitable Pavement Maintenance Franchise – Exclusive Tampa, St. Pete
Tampa, FL
Own a profitable pavement maintenance and parking lot striping business with exclusive franchise territory in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. This turnkey operation includes $110K+ in...
2
Simon Pitman
1522 Advisors
Serving Hamilton County, OH
We deliver precise, results-driven solutions to streamline your operations, increase financial clarity, and position your business for a highly profitable sale. Why Work With Us? Proven Expertise. Personalized Solutions. Exceptional Results. Known for our critical thinking, solution-oriented approach, and creativity, we combine strategic insight and Sq(Eq) intelligence to generate results in your business. We’ve personally built, scaled, failed (sometimes spectacularly), and sold businesses - because let’s be honest, failure often teaches us more than success ever could. If we had a trusted advisor to help us avoid some of those catastrophic mistakes, that would have been wisdom well spent.
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Successful Property Management Company 700K cashflow
Santa Clara County, CA
FOR SALE: High-Profit Property Management Company | $2.2M Located in One of California’s Fastest-Growing Cities | $700K Annual Cash Flow $2.4M+ Operating Income with upside potential This is a rare,...
$2,200,000
Cash Flow: $700,000
Newer existing drywall franchise at with low-mileage extended van.
Washtenaw County, MI
This business was created 2/1/2024 and launched in March. The franchisor assisted with marketing in March, April and May at no cost to the owner. The first month of revenue came in May 2024. The first...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $27,000
Gun Shop and Range
$1,323,000
Michigan
Flowers Bread Route, Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Wichita, Kansas region for $105,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $57,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $62,585
Lucrative Dumpster Rental Business with Strong Growth Potential
Idaho
This established and profitable dumpster rental business offers an excellent opportunity for growth in a fast-growing area. With a solid customer base and consistent demand, this operation is...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $69,486
Just $10k to get into our Wildlife/Animal Control Franchise!
El Paso, TX
This National Brand is backed by a NYSE Power House 24 Billion Dollar Company and offers 90% in house financing! They have many home services franchises and they all feed off each other. It’s like...
$55,000
Booming Pool/Spa Business, B2B and B2C, residual income, growing
Indianapolis, OH
Pools, Spa and Water Feature Care is deemed an “Essential Service” making the pool business model a weekly recurring revenue/subscription model. The high profit margins and low overhead mixed with our...
$153,000
Wildland Fire Support Business with Nationwide Reach
Cornville, AZ
This is your chance to step into a highly lucrative, well-established business that serves the forestry industry and supports wild-land firefighting, an essential and growing market. With 7 years of...
$145,000
Midland-Odessa, TX: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
Midland, TX
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
$800,000
B2B Building Maintenance Franchise w/ $600k+ Business on the Books!
Metairie, LA
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...
$177,000
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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