Hartford County, CT
This established lead hazard specialist has been a trusted name in Connecticut for years. With a strong track record, resilience through the pandemic, and a clear path to increased revenue, this...
Hartford County, CT
This established lead hazard specialist has been a trusted name in Connecticut for years. With a strong track record, resilience through the pandemic, and a clear path to increased revenue, this...
$585,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Cumberland County, NJ
You only need 10% ($15,000) down to purchase this successful business! This business has already been lender approved. You will earn your 10% down back quickly!! The painting industry in the United...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $85,992
Outagamie County, WI
GET AN IMMEDIATE ROI NOW! RECURRING BUSINESS EVERY 3 YEARS TO REFRESH EDGING. This business EARNS a 40% Cash Flow! Don't Miss Out! Year Established: 1998 Get an Immediate ROI once you buy. Premier...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Frisco, TX
Best of all worlds; Buy this existing and highly profitable business for less than the cost of the original territories! Leverage established brand recognition, a loyal customer base, and seize this...
$370,000
Cash Flow: $262,505
Spartanburg, SC
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Chesnee, South Carolina region for $120,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $61,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $66,552
Deschutes County, OR
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Deschutes County. The business is well known for providing a high level of customer service and has received...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
Adams County, CO
This plumbing business is located in Westminster, CO and has established itself as a trusted provider of plumbing services in the area. With a reputation for quality work and reliable service, the...
$299,995
Cash Flow: $55,420
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Connecticut
Presenting a century-old, reputable funeral home located in Southeast, Connecticut, with a steadfast commitment to providing first-class service. This multi-generational family business, founded in...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $126,157
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Silt, CO
This eco-friendly business is a leader in their market for recycling, specializing in non-ferrous metals like copper, aluminum, insulated wire and stainless steel. Established in 2010, the company...
$3,200,000
Cash Flow: $685,000
Harris County, TX
Professional driving school that provides comprehensive driver education and training services. The school offers a range of programs, including teen and adult in-class and online instruction as well...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $154,869
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
A renowned funeral service provider offers a comprehensive suite of services including traditional burials, cremations, and celebration-of-life ceremonies. With a strong focus on personalized...
$5,900,000
Cash Flow: $691,341
Worcester, MA
This business provides full-service interior and exterior painting services for homes and businesses. We emphasize a high degree of professionalism, courtesy, and results. New owner will work from...
$236,000
Woodland Hills, CA
Over 20 years in Woodland Hills serving the community with exceptional dry cleaning and laundry services as an agency. This location utilizes their own Plant and Full Service Dry cleaner located in...
$400,000
$199,000
San Diego County, CA
Raleigh, NC
This Franchise Corporation provides services in the promotional marketing industry by creating a unique "one stop image shop" for branding companies logos and messages on all types of material and...
$275,000
Washington County, VT
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Washington County, Vermont region for $120,000! Currently generating $497,568 in yearly sales and nets $102,888. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $102,888
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.
Houston, TX
Step into a turnkey value growth consulting practice with a nationally recognized brand. This business serves the thriving business community of The Woodlands and Northwest Houston—two of the...
$40,000
Cash Flow: $160,456
Houston, TX
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a professionally built, high-end laundromat situated in a densely populated, high-traffic area. The business is housed in a brand-new 4,000 sqft facility,...
$875,000
Cash Flow: $178,000
Montville, NJ
We have been publishing the Town Planner Calendar in NJ for over 30 years. We currently cover 45 different towns in Morris, Essex, Somerset, Union and Ocean Counties. The Town Planner is mailed free...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $636,000
Ontario
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...
$490,000
Gallatin County, MT
The business is staffed by a team of experienced, certified technicians trained to service a wide array of appliances. Technicians hold certifications and brand-specific expertise, allowing them to...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $96,619
Osceola County, FL
Location: Osceola County, FL Own a proven, profitable lawn care business generating $12,000+ in monthly recurring revenue from a long-standing customer base in the growing Osceola County area. This is...
$125,000
New York County, NY
Here's what's to like.... -Work from anywhere -Make your own hours -Business is monetized and Owner is 'Part-time', thereby you can continue with this model or decide to 'work' the business to grow...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $180,177
Springfield, VA
Exclusive, high-income territories. Strong revenue and demand. No nearby competition. Clear path to profit for a focused owner ready to take the wheel. This fast-growing garage transformation business...
$289,900
$675,000
Hudson County, NJ
Atlanta, GA
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Douglasville, Villa Rica, Georgia area for $202,000. Currently grossing $457,340 per year and nets $95,450! Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$202,000
Cash Flow: $95,450
Atlanta, GA
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Clayton & Henry Counties, Georgia area for $207,000. Currently grossing $463,008 per year and nets $96,810! Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$207,000
Cash Flow: $96,810
Atlanta, GA
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Carroll & Coweta Counties, Georgia area for $237,000. Currently grossing $536,276 per year and nets $114,394! Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$237,000
Cash Flow: $114,394
Phenix City, AL
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Phenix City, Auburn, Alabama area and LaGrange, Georgia area for $165,000. Seller financing available with $90,000 down. Currently grossing $366,496 per year and...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $73,647
St. Petersburg, FL
This coin laundry is a 24/7 unattended laundromat and has been in the same location, operating successfully and profitablly for over 30+ years. This location is recommended for experienced coin...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Melbourne, FL
Welcome to your next business, a one-stop destination for all your packing, shipping, and business service needs, combined with a vibrant vendor market. As an independent pack and ship store, we have...
$70,000
Howard County, MD
Our business has a loyal, repeat customer base and several commercial contracts. We also have several other income streams that enhance the profitability of the business. It has a friendly and...
$325,000
Lakeville, MN
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, rapidly growing tree care business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base. Serving [your service area or region], the company...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $186,000
Pierce County, WA
The business is staffed by a team of experienced, certified technicians trained to service a wide array of appliances. Technicians hold certifications and brand-specific expertise, allowing them to...
$1,399,000
Cash Flow: $361,527
Oregon
Own a large portfolio of solo runs with a full-time manager! › 6 Dedicated Solo Runs › 2 Unassigned Solo Runs › 9 Trucks › 1 Manager › Dedicated runs offer consistent, reliable revenue. › Unassigned...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $213,708
$775,000
Syracuse, NY
Georgia
Read the ad entirely....Turn-key insurance book of business for sale! Includes approx. Over 220 active Life insurance policies and Medicare clients, offering consistent recurring revenue and...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $67,247
Ellicott City, MD
Very Profitable Landscape and Lawn Maintenance Company. The business performs such tasks as mowing, mulching, hedge trimming, bush removal, leaf removal, lawn aeration, sod, new lawn installs, and...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $228,000
Angola, IN
Your dream restaurant awaits! This beloved local establishment features handcrafted scratch-made entrees and salads that have become community favorites. with impressive 35% overall growth and 50%...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Fairfax County, VA
Herr’s Chips Route for sale in the Fairfax, Loudon, Prince William, Fauquier Counties, Virginia area for $100,000! Seller financing available with $60,000 down. Currently grossing an estimated...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $64,658
Placerville, CA
If you’re looking for a profitable, flexible business you can grow on your own terms—this is your opportunity. After a successful career as Executive Director of Applications Engineering in Silicon...
$100,000
Ohio
A Thriving Printing Business in Ohio – 40+ Years of Success! Printing Center, a premier printing company with over four decades of experience, is now available for sale. This well-established and...
$501,000
Cash Flow: $217,918
California
SBA Approved, Absentee Owned Recession Resistant Dog Training Business - Extremely Profitable! - SC2219 Financial Information Asking Price: $599,000 Cash Flow: $220,000 Gross Revenue: $350,000 Down...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Bartlett, TN
Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Bartlett, TN offering exceptional opportunity in the $60 billion home services industry. This veteran-owned business generates $1,630,000 annual revenue with...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $204,682
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.
Michigan
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with multiple managers! › 17 Trucks › 2 Managers › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $250,141
Indiana
Own a profitable operation with a strong management team and newer fleet! › 13 Trucks › 3 Managers › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Three full-time...
$935,000
Cash Flow: $234,706
$1,194,000
Kalamazoo County, MI
St Marys County, MD
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the St. Mary’s County, Maryland area for $250,000! Company financing available with $104,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $535,964 per...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $77,074
Nashville, TN
The business has seen steady growth for several years and expects to do over $2M this year. They recently upgraded some main pieces of equipment which will help with efficiency and management of...
$1,295,000
Cash Flow: $369,806
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $83,697
Indiana
Turn-key operation featuring 20 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Central Indiana area. Business includes 21 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management...
$1,675,000
Cash Flow: $439,921
Pinellas County, FL
The firm is owned by an established and well-respected attorney with over 40 years of legal experience in the Pinellas County area. As a graduate of the William and Mary Law School, he had a...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
Englewood, CO
This business is a reputable appliance repair business that services the southwest metro area of Colorado. Renowned for its high-quality service and customer satisfaction, it specializes in repairing...
$239,995
Cash Flow: $101,118
Omaha, NE
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the North Omaha, Nebraska region for $80,000! Currently expected to generate $610,272 in yearly sales and net an estimated $84,804! Distributorship and territory...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $84,804
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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