Palm Beach County, FL
Established 25 years ago with excellent reputation in the pool business. There are 18 Commercial accounts. The owner works about 25hrs per week cleaning 12 pools while his employee cares for the other...
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Profitable Commercial Pool Service
$199,000
Cash Flow: $131,064
Well Established Custom Art Frame Studio
Palm Beach County, FL
Professional custom art and picture framing studio serving palm beach county for over 35 years. Largest selection in south Florida with 1000’s of framing choices from a variety of exclusive materials...
$617,000
Cash Flow: $232,746
Established Physical Therapy office in Central Florida
Seminole County, FL
This Physical Therapy practice located in Central Florida, is a professional clinic dedicated to providing personalized and confidential care. With 15 years in business the office specializes in...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $211,734
Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, Regulatory Consulting Firm
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2011, the Company is a niche consulting and advisory firm serving in cell therapy, gene and gene-modified cell therapies, other regenerative medicines, tissue engineering, and cell-based...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,144,000
Patented Universal Tumor-Targeting Drug Delivery Platform Co.
Irvine, CA
This pharmaceutical company has developed and patented a universal tumor-targeting drug-delivery platform that can improve the safety and efficacy of many existing chemo treatments, with the ability...
$20,000,000
Pool Service Business
South Carolina
This company, launched by the founder and present owner in 2008, is a full-service pool care provider with over 30 years of expertise, offering a wide range of services designed to meet every pool...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $149,030
Profitable Home Services Business ($60B Industry)
Kelowna, BC
Established Franchise Opportunity in Kelowna, BC We’re seeking the right buyer for a long-standing CertaPro Painters® business in Kelowna, British Columbia—a market known for its natural beauty,...
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$610,000
Cash Flow: $119,500
Snyder's-Lance Chip Route, Bordentown, NJ
Bordentown, NJ
Snyder’s-Lance Chip route for sale in the Bordentown, New Jersey region for $325,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $35,000 down! Currently generating an estimated...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $82,155
Profitable Simple business, Huge growth potential
Houston, TX
Simple Side Business- Great Opportunity for Expansion Profitable business! Valet Trash contracts with established properties for six years! Sometimes in business, you have to be at the right place at...
$12,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Historical Tour Bus Company With A Fun Atmosphere
Texas
TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF HOUSTON. LISTING REF # 76931-601656 Who says you shouldn’t mix business and pleasure?! This is a unique opportunity for the history buff/wine enthusiast to do just that...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $25,328
Thrive in a Territory Full of Opportunity with Fibrenew Catawba Valley
Granite Falls, NC
Turnkey Fibrenew Franchise in High-Demand Territory – Hickory & Lake Norman, NC Be Your Own Boss in a Business You’ll Love! This is your chance to take over a thriving Fibrenew franchise with a...
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$125,000
NEW PRICE! Wildlife Control Service Business
Sarasota County, FL
Established in 2016 this Sarasota, Florida based wildlife and rodent control service business is being offered for an asking price of $65,000. The business is a family-owned company with a quality...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $55,942
Natural All-Purpose Cleaning Supply
Houston, TX
Here's a unique opportunity to own and grow a remarkable start-up business that has made significant strides in the cleaning product industry over the past three years. Due to unforeseen health...
$85,000
Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business
$200,000
San Diego County, CA
B2B - Print, Promotional & Marketing Center
Grafton County, NH
This is a great opportunity to take over a well known Grafton County business w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local businesses. It...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $188,975
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route, Panama City, FL
Panama City, FL
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Panama City, Florida area for $99,000! Company financing available with $15,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $312,520 per year in...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $50,700
Robert Hughes
Hughes Properties Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
For more than 20 years Hughes Properties has operated as a full-service, Business Opportunity focused organization in the Palm Springs area. We are much more than a sales force. We are consensus-oriented in that a buyer and seller must reach their optimum deal; one that is fair to both parties. A satisfying Win-Win situation for all. We work diligently with Sellers to determine the top dollar value of their business. The valuation has to reflect numerous key factors while dialing in the personalized variables of how each business is run. Over the years we have learned the truest fair value is calculated by looking closely at the Seller‘s Cash Flow to determine the Profit model for that particular business. From Day One Hughes Properties has blown past borders marketing all business listings on a global scale. We have always recognized the Palm Springs area as having it’s own particular brand of world wide recognition and appeal. As such, we advertise our business listings globally and work hard to provide service around the clock. We take pride in the number of E2 Visas we have had approved for buyers who hail from Canada, France, Switzerland, Portugal, England, Peru, along with so many other countries. Through our experience in getting these E2 Visas approved, we are able to successfully sell someone’s business thereby allowing them to write their next chapter, while a new family gains the opportunity to live the American dream of running their own business. Many times Sellers are ready to move on to an exciting new venture, or perhaps they’re ready to retire, maybe move closer to family. Wherever you are in life, whatever your goals, we’re here to help you sell the business you have built over the years and move on, while for others we stand ready to find you the ideal opportunity to be your own boss and move up.
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Crown Bakeries Bread Routes, Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Crown Bakeries Bread Routes distributorship for sale in the Spartanburg, Greenville, South Carolina region for $136,500! Distributorship consists of 3 established routes. These routes currently have...
$136,500
Cash Flow: $67,600
Semi-Absentee, Turnkey Pest Control Business!
New Mexico
Are you looking to step into the thriving pest control industry? We have an exciting opportunity for you! A well-established Pest Control Service business located in the beautiful state of New Mexico...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $186,915
Awesome Opportunity Pool Cleaning
Hillsborough County, FL
65 Ongoing Accounts South Tampa Area Vey High-End clients You can run this business from your home, All you need is a garage or storage unit to store your basic supplies This is a fantastic...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $59,746
Mission's Tortilla Route, Southwest Aurora, CO
Aurora, CO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Southwest Aurora, Colorado region for $140,000! Currently generating $570,994 in yearly sales and nets $78,568. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $78,568
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
Hamilton County, OH
Acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 30 years of success and a great local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design solutions, the business...
$399,500
Cash Flow: $163,758
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
Monterey County, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 50 years of success and a stellar local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design...
$1,295,000
Cash Flow: $353,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Columbus, Ohio region for $86,200! Currently generating $373,527 in yearly sales and nets $68,048. Distributorship and territory are purchased through seller...
$86,200
Cash Flow: $68,045
Turnkey Dry-Cleaning Opportunity
Los Osos, CA
Step into the dry-cleaning industry with this established dry-cleaning plant, serving the local community since the early 1990s. This is a well equipped facility with high-value equipment included in...
$20,000
Cash Flow: $1,000
Profitable and VERY Scalable Florida Wedding Expo For Sale
$325,000
Florida
Mission's Tortilla Route, Murrieta, CA
Murrieta, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Murrieta, California region for $300,000! Currently generating $856,650 in yearly sales and nets $121,134. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $121,134
Highly Profitable ($1.6M EBITDA) Cannabis, Hemp Testing Lab
California
A Well-Staffed Company with Over 150 Clients in Southern CA *** UPDATED CQ1'25 FINANCIALS *** This company is a full-service California Cannabis state testing laboratory that offers accurate and...
$6,950,000
Cash Flow: $1,373,684
Delivery Service
Michigan
Seize the opportunity to acquire a well-established Amazon Delivery Service Partner operating in the thriving e-commerce sector. This turnkey operation offers a seamless income stream with a solid...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $591,287
Next-Generation Vending Business with Cutting-edge Vending Solutions
Knoxville, TN
Smart Healthy Vending Business is like running a fleet of mini-stores from your home, without employees! Today's consumers prefer frequent snacking over traditional meals, making vending a booming...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $141,500
Highly Profitable B2B, Print, Promo & Marketing Business
Plymouth County, MA
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Plymouth County, MA that has been in business for over 30 years. The business has an excellent reputation for...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $407,000
Pool and Spa Leak Detection and Repair. Veteran Owned
Duval County, FL
Pool and Spa Inspection, leak detection, repair and chemical balancing as well as cleaning. They use precise methods including sonar leak detection. They work with large pool construction companies as...
$155,000
Cash Flow: $109,619
High End Residential Landscaping Company
Austin, TX
In business since 1980, this high-end residential landscaping contractor has established excellent relationships with award winning landscape architects and builders....
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $280,218
Under Contract - Industrial Service Business
Oklahoma City, OK
Regional industrial services business for sale. Services are required annually, so we have lots of repeat customers and revenue are steady year after year. New owner can operate the business as an...
$480,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Highly Rated Junk Removal and Recycling Franchise
Davidson County, TN
This is a well-established and highly rated junk removal and recycling business serving the high-growth Nashville metro area. The company combines efficient junk removal with a commitment to...
$149,999
Cash Flow: $119,000
Dry Clean Drop Store
Chester County, PA
Booming area! Great opportunity to own a turnkey business located in a shopping center with many other businesses. Full service 1,070 sq ft. drop store well equipped with dressing room, alterations...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $310,809
Houston Service Business | App-Driven Operations | Contractor Model
$15,000
Tomball, TX
1 Flowers Bread Routes - Northeastern Texas
Texas
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › 1 Bread Route › Weekly Revenue: $8,618 › Listing Ratio 6:1 › An ideal choice for first-time buyers, offering straightforward operations and...
$54,000
Better Made Chips Route, Benton Harbor, MI
Benton Harbor, MI
Better Made Chips Route available for qualified prospects in the Benton Harbor, Michigan region for $10,000! Currently this route has 76 accounts and averages an estimated $5,464 in weekly sales....
$10,000
Snyder's-Lance Chip Route, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD
Snyder’s-Lance Chip route for sale in the Baltimore, Maryland region for $85,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $13,000 down! Currently generating an estimated...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $27,664
Amazing Opportunity Owner the Retiring
Okaloosa County, FL
Lifetime opportunity, Property Management Fort Walton Beach offers an exceptional vacation rental experience in one of Florida's most desirable beach destinations. With 28 well-maintained, fully...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $73,042
Price Reduction - High Margin Home Services Business ($60B Industry)
Williamsburg, VA
Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Williamsburg, Virginia presents an exceptional opportunity in the $60 billion painting industry. This profitable operation generates $1,400,000 in annual...
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$550,000
Cash Flow: $199,800
Reduced Price - High Margin, Low Overhead - $60 Billion Industry
Mount Pleasant, SC
Reduced Price - Motivated Seller! Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina presents an exceptional opportunity in the $60 billion painting industry. This profitable...
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$495,000
Cash Flow: $170,200
Awesome Tile and Restoration High Volume
Sarasota County, FL
This business has a robust marketing strategy that effectively promotes its services to local homeowners and businesses, ensuring a steady flow of new customers and growth, has quickly established...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $140,050
Commercial Cleaning Company for Sale
Allegheny County, PA
This commercial cleaning business specializes in cleaning ceilings, kitchen equipment, restrooms, walls, floors (tile and grout), and carpets. The company has a consistent client base and provides...
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$430,000
Cash Flow: $140,717
Leo Bortolotto
VR Mile High Business Sales
Serving Boulder County, CO
Valued Representation… It’s the meaning behind our name; it’s what we deliver to every client. VR Business Sales / Mergers & Acquisitions are proud of its heritage as the leader in sales and transfer of the privately-held business since 1979. It is even prouder knowing that it has helped hundreds of thousands of families live the American dream of business ownership. These same people are those who make up the business communities in every town and city, and who drive job creation and economies.
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Catch the Wave to Executive Suites & Virtual Offices
Fulton County, GA
Project Coworking was founded in the 1970s in Atlanta, Georgia, establishing itself as a pioneer in the executive office space industry. With over four decades of experience, the company has steadily...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $223,649
Profitable SFL CRE Brokerage 22-Yrs. Est.
Broward County, FL
This successful commercial real estate brokerage firm provides white-glove service to their clients. Their services include but are not limited to managing commercial properties, leasing properties...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $542,028
Arlington Heights, IL: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$1,900,000
Elgin, IL
Profitable Commercial/Residential Painting Contractor
Pembroke Pines, FL
Profitable Residential & Commercial Painting Contractor – South Florida Established in 2016, this well-regarded painting business serves a mix of 70% residential and 30% commercial clients across...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $64,136
Profitable Gymnastics Business Voted Best in Area for Past 10 Years
Virginia
New Owners will step into a business with outstanding customer service & well-trained and loyal employees. Programs Include: Gymnastics, Ninja, Birthday Parties, Camps, Competitive Teams & All-Star...
$415,000
Cash Flow: $159,000
1 Flowers Bread Route - Northern Ohio
Ohio
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › 1 Bread Route › Weekly Revenue: $13,502 › Listing Ratio 5:1 › Own an operation with strong margins and clean financial records....
$70,000
Promotional, Printing & Marketing Biz- Very Profitable Biz
Dutchess County, NY
-Overview- This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Dutchess County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base,...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route, Smyrna, GA
Atlanta, GA
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Smyrna, Austell, Georgia area for $254,000! Company financing available with $102,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $563,576 per year...
$254,000
Cash Flow: $96,460
Green Carpet Cleaning Franchise! TULSA metro, Grand Lake, NE OK!
Tulsa County, OK
SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE!! Excellent upside on proven growth potential. Specializing in quick-drying, long-lasting, affordable carpet cleaning services, this opportunity will grant the purchaser...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Organic Dry Cleaner in Chester County!
Chester County, PA
Fantastic Location! Organic Dry Cleaner in Upscale Chester County!! State of the art dry cleaning plant in great upscale neighborhood! The location is perfect – located in a busy shopping center with...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $437,162
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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