Texas
This well-established event management company has been successfully operating for over 20 years, specializing in corporate meetings, incentive programs, and large-scale event execution. The business...
Texas
This well-established event management company has been successfully operating for over 20 years, specializing in corporate meetings, incentive programs, and large-scale event execution. The business...
$436,000
Cash Flow: $172,241
South Carolina
Own a high growth bread route in a desirable area! › Number of Active Accounts: 19 › Listing Ratio: 25:1 › Weekly Revenue: $8,837 › Enter the bread industry with a premium coastal route. › Simplified...
$221,000
Springfield, TX
• Residential and commercial roofing, siding, gutters • Steady demand and large-ticket jobs • Call center scheduling keeps crews busy • Technology for fast, accurate estimates • Vendor savings boost...
$259,900
Cash Flow: $444,713
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation...
$160,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving home efficiency business in a high-demand industry? This is a well-established insulation installation business that is highly profitable and runs extremely smoothly....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $299,000
Texas
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Listing Ratio: 6:1 › Weekly Revenue: $12,908 › Own an operation with strong margins and clean financial records. › Ideal for...
$79,000
Las Vegas, NV
This company collects products, inspects, cleans, and refurbishes armory industry products for resale. It offers great margins and includes custom machinery and equipment built specifically for this...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $158,969
Horry County, SC
Well-established electrical contracting business, founded in 2009 by industry veteran, offers a rare opportunity for a buyer to acquire a reputable and profitable company with a strong market...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $216,024
Maricopa County, AZ
This very well-established catering company provides high-end service and food for special events and venues in the Valley. In addition to the hundreds of repeat customers spanning over 25 years, the...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $380,577
Steuben County, NY
This established and award-winning full-service dry cleaner and laundry service business has outlasted several competitors. They have a dedicated team who provide EXTREME customer service. Their...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $61,000
Westchester County, NY
Pool Company with Real Estate Selling due to retirement. Willing to stay on and train as well as seller finance. NEGOTIABLE offering with seller financing options. Having experience in either this...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $276,809
Hillsborough County, NH
Seize this rare opportunity to own a well-established, profitable 23-unit ATM portfolio strategically placed in high traffic areas throughout southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. This...
$279,000
Cash Flow: $63,329
Ohio
Second generation pool service and maintenance company with impeccable reputation with customer accounts. Full service and support to clients as well as operating from a well known retail location....
$1,495,000
Cash Flow: $554,259
$135,000
Savannah, GA
Broward County, FL
This is a great opportunity to take over a highly regarded Broward County business w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local businesses....
$180,000
Colorado
This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for a full-service design/build firm specializing in luxury interior design and remodeling. Since 2008, the Company has transformed residential and...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $199,000
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
Lorain County, OH
Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Lorain County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. This center provides print, mail marketing, design and...
$75,000
Harrisburg, PA
Tastykake Distribution Route for sale in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania region for $80,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $35,000 down. In addition a 10% cash reserve of the...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $28,340
Denver, CO
Snyder’s-Lance Chip route for sale in the Castle Rock and Lone Tree, Colorado region for $160,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $38,000 down! Currently generating...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $64,363
Pueblo, CO
Bon Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Pueblo, Colorado area for $125,000! Currently grossing an estimated 249,862 units per year and nets $69,420! Well established route with 60 accounts including...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $69,420
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a "A" rated pool business that has 25 commercial pool accounts. Well established, decades of business with exceptional experience in service, repairs, replacement of equipment, filter cleaning...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Maricopa County, AZ
Established and Profitable: Operating successfully for over 23 years, this leading Business and IT Project Management consulting firm offers a proven track record of profitability and stability....
$2,090,000
Cash Flow: $462,000
Ontario
*** make your offer today! *** - Established 25+ years ago. - This is highly stable, highly profitable, proven runs. Great drivers and excellent trucks! - The seller is retiring from the business. - 5...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $484,570
New York, NY
Food & Ice Cream Route for sale in the New York City, Albany, New York and surrounding areas including parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania for $220,000! Currently grossing an estimated $308,236 in...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $83,804
$900,000
Cumberland County, ME
Woodbridge, NJ
- SBA eligible for qualified buyers. - Large seller financing is also possible for qualified buyer - up to $500k! - Established since 2020 - 14 Unassigned Team Linehaul runs - Most of the tractors are...
$1,799,000
Cash Flow: $420,005
Fredericksburg, VA
*** This route is already FedEx 2.0 - Profitable and well established FedEx routes - All routes are dispatched from the same terminal - All trucks will be free and clear to the new buyer - Two Full...
$783,000
Cash Flow: $223,991
Palm Desert, CA
For nearly forty years, this firm has been the go-to provider of evaporative cooling systems in the Coachella Valley by offering unparalleled sales, installation, and service. As the owner prepares...
$224,888
Cash Flow: $162,000
South Boston, VA
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Greater South Boston, Virginia region for $105,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $38,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $64,457
Pinellas County, FL
Established tree service business that provides tree trimming & pruning services, tree removal services, disaster & storm clean up, stump grinding and tree management services for rental properties &...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $174,829
Tampa, FL
Own a lucrative territory within a leading national business brokerage franchise, renowned for its proven systems, comprehensive training, and unparalleled support. This is your chance to step into a...
$75,000
Braselton, GA
- Manager in place, handles day to day operations. - Great vehicles are included in the sale, free and clear! Trucks along is worth $365K+. - All routes are dispatched from the same terminal. - NDA...
$645,000
Cash Flow: $319,061
Scottsdale, AZ
Well-Established Residential landscape maintenance and landscape installation business. Over 100 maintenance accounts with a majority concentration in Scottsdale. Two crews to service maintenance...
$795,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Philadelphia, PA
Bon Appetit Pastry Route for sale in the Chester County, Pennsylvania area for $180,000! Currently grossing an estimated 264,108 units per year and nets $97,778! Well established route with 24...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $97,778
Richmond, VA
Asking Price: $375,000 RVA Business Brokers is delighted to bring this incredible opportunity to purchase a commercial preconstruction termite soil treatment company. The Company has developed a deep...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
$124,500
Baltimore, MD
Atlanta, GA
REDUCED & SELLER IS MOTIVATED! The current owners, a husband-and-wife team, are ready to retire! This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, well-established alterations business...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $201,123
Bernalillo County, NM
The Seller is willing to offer a Sellers Note to assist with the lenders required down payment. A rare opportunity to purchase a well-established The UPS Store franchise in Bernalillo County, New...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $60,322
Lubbock County, TX
TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF HOUSTON. LISTING REF # 76931-675803 The business offers a comprehensive range of services to preserve, enhance, and beautifully showcase your cherished items. Their...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $31,362
Grand Rapids, MI
This Profitable Flooring Company is a Franchise that started in 2018. Since then, it has developed into a profitable local Business, known for its customer service and wide selection of products which...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $139,721
Denver, CO
Snyder’s-Lance Chip route for sale in the Arvada, Colorado region for $100,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $10,000 down! Currently generating an estimated...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $58,461
Indiana
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation at a low-entry price! › 8 Trucks › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Spare trucks available for overflow and maintenance needs. › Value of fleet...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $105,313
Virginia
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a full-time manager! › 1 Manager › 10 Trucks › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the business. › Very low mileage...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $173,611
Crook County, OR
This established trucking company has earned a strong reputation for safety and reliability, highlighted by multiple safety awards. With a well-maintained fleet of trucks, the company efficiently...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $90,699
Samantha Seine duPont
Premier Plus Realty
Serving Lee County, FL
Premiere Plus Realty has reached #1 in Transactions and Listings making it Southwest Florida Real Estate Leader! Luxury, Residential and Commercial Divisions sets it apart from the competition as we are working as a "Big Team". I am honored to be part of the Commercial Division and will my in-depth experience with numbers, business valuations and commercial real estate I can assist you in finding your dream business or selling your current one in view of retirement or change in career!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Clair County, IL
This well-established business in the Metro-East Illinois region is a premier provider of rental property preparation and Cleanout Services. Catering to rental property owners, property managers, and...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $385,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
Founded in 2010, this leading scrap recycling and rail car dismantling business operates from three expansive facilities, including an 18-acre property. Uniquely positioned, the business owns 3.4...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,800,000
$65,000
Cleveland, OH
Lincoln County, SD
Developed within Xerox UK in the early 1990's, this program played an integral part of the Company's success for quite some time. Eventually, the author left the organization and the program made its...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $78,875
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clinton County, IL
This is a company that offers: -Full-Service Restaurant -6 Gaming Machines with a Bar -Fully Functioning Laundromat -Large Garage Space -Full Living Quarters -Extra Acres of Land -Growth Opportunities...
$550,000
Birmingham, AL
Premium gutter installation and repair service franchise for sale in Birmingham, Alabama. The business has a great reputation with a large ongoing pipeline of customers constantly coming in. Seller...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $53,260
Oxnard, CA
Are you looking to own a profitable, eco-conscious business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base? We are offering a well-established franchise for sale – priced to sell and packed with...
$110,000
Orlando, FL
Opportunity knocks in the rapidly expanding Orlando, St. Cloud, and Kissimmee area! Fibrenew Osceola is a well-established, veteran-owned business specializing in the repair and restoration of...
$105,000
North Carolina
Southeast Business Alliance is very excited to present for your consideration a 30+ year-old locksmith business with a solid reputation and a lot of room for growth. This business has been great for...
$324,999
Dry Ridge, KY
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Dry Ridge, Kentucky region for $99,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $35,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $84,552
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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