Birmingham, OH
Take control of a streamlined outdoor services company specializing in tree care, trimming, and maintenance. The business runs lean with low overhead, built to serve both residential and commercial...
Birmingham, OH
Take control of a streamlined outdoor services company specializing in tree care, trimming, and maintenance. The business runs lean with low overhead, built to serve both residential and commercial...
$597,900
Cash Flow: $506,113
Cincinnati, TX
This mobile operation provides specialized gasket replacement for commercial refrigeration systems—a service every kitchen needs and few providers offer. With minimal equipment, high repeat rates, and...
$267,900
Cash Flow: $290,588
Oklahoma City, OK
Become the owner of a thriving business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of commercial vents, ducts, and oven hoods. Positioned within a traditionally decentralized market, this business...
$418,900
Cash Flow: $499,751
Charlotte, NC
Specializing exclusively in commercial painting, this business serves professionals and property owners rather than homeowners. This niche market sets us apart from the competition and allows us to...
$173,900
Cash Flow: $164,916
Birmingham, IN
You’ve led teams, managed chaos, and delivered for shareholders—but now it’s time to invest in yourself. This high-growth B2B logistics business lets you run a lean, modern operation that solves real...
$288,775
Cash Flow: $180,225
Covington, LA
FedEx Ground Routes for sale in the Covington, Louisiana region for $785,000! Currently routes are grossing $1,389,750 and net $210,567 as an owner of the business. Includes 7 Ground routes and 15...
$785,000
Cash Flow: $210,567
Chester County, PA
Completely Turnkey Business Center for all your Business, Personal & Office Needs. Offers Copying, Laminating, Printing, Binding & Finishing Plus Mailbox Center. Utilizies All Major Shipping Services....
$165,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Tacoma, WA
Fibrenew Central Tacoma Franchise For Sale Be Your Own Boss in a High-Demand, Mobile Restoration Business! Looking for a career change that gives you freedom, flexibility, and the chance to build...
$89,000
Austin, TX
*CONDITIONALLY SOLD* Looking to break into business ownership or expand your footprint in a booming market? We’ve got two fantastic Fibrenew territories available in the Metro Austin area — and they...
$155,000
New Mexico
The company, located in Albuquerque, NM, was started by the current owner has grown to become a high quality residential landscape maintenance company. The business provides complete yard maintenance...
$485,000
Cash Flow: $177,705
Cordele, GA
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Cordele, Georgia region for $130,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $73,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $89,544
Beaufort County, SC
This business has been providing security camera installation and monitoring services to the low country for the past decade. Owner is relocating. Great opportunity a new owner operator and competitor...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Fort Worth, TX
This specialized home service company addresses drain issues and provides exceptional septic tank services, earning the trust of homeowners and property managers. With minimal competition, it stands...
$372,900
Cash Flow: $224,116
$1,700,000
Alaska
Newport News, LA
Transform your entrepreneurial future with this thriving energy efficiency service business that delivers immediate cash flow and exceptional growth potential in New Orleans' booming construction...
$156,900
Cash Flow: $184,332
Des Moines, NC
We specialize in Cabinet Disaster Restoration, turning the seemingly impossible into reality. Previously, damaged cabinets were often deemed a total loss by both insurers and the insured, as matching...
$497,900
Cash Flow: $291,849
Kevin Kramer, CBI
Transworld Business Advisors of Louisville
Serving Jefferson County, KY
Transworld Business Brokers is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
Racine County, WI
Be a part of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb and smartphone/tablet repair franchise with a nationwide network of stores. With access to more than 60,000 types of...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $56,336
Grand Rapids, MI
Become the owner of a thriving business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of commercial vents, ducts, and oven hoods. Positioned within a traditionally decentralized market, this business...
$268,900
Cash Flow: $680,028
Raleigh, OH
Take part in a rapidly growing segment of the financial services industry with this professionally branded insurance agency built for speed, efficiency, and scalability. This business allows you to...
$67,900
Cash Flow: $95,000
Katy, TX
This business specializes in cabinet disaster restoration, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution to repair damaged cabinets without the need for full kitchen replacements. Traditionally,...
$504,900
Cash Flow: $292,331
Trenton, NJ
Become the owner of a thriving business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of commercial vents, ducts, and oven hoods. Positioned within a traditionally decentralized market, this business...
$418,900
Cash Flow: $504,916
Baton Rouge, TX
Step into a specialized service business that helps property owners recover and restore valuable possessions after water, fire, or smoke damage. This operation offers essential services that blend...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $132,709
Salida, CO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Salida, Leadville, Colorado region for $120,000! Currently generating $590,304 in yearly sales and nets $79,535. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $79,535
Rock Island County, IL
In business for over 30 years, this award-winning and profitable company provides everything for the pool and spa owner, from design to construction, from renovation to repair. Products and services...
$400,000
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
Brooklyn, NY
Car Wash & Detailing Supplies Route for sale in the Brooklyn, New York region for $280,000! Currently grossing an estimated $436,861 and nets $152,880 as an owner/operator. The route consists of 100...
$280,000
Cash Flow: $152,880
Chicago, NC
This pest control business serves both residential and commercial clients with reliable, professional service. With strong local visibility and consistent lead flow from digital marketing, the...
$344,900
Cash Flow: $98,132
Woodbury, NJ
Become the proud owner of an extraordinary recession-resistant restoration and cleaning business. While cleaning plays a role, the core focus is property damage restoration, specifically water and...
$169,900
Cash Flow: $547,116
Knoxville, TN
Become the proud owner of a cutting-edge commercial power washing business. Proprietary equipment is this business’s unique advantage, enabling you to efficiently clean towering structures from ground...
$285,900
Cash Flow: $402,650
New Orleans, LA
This drain and sewer services business offers a profitable opportunity in a high-demand industry. Specializing in drain cleaning, repairs, and inspections, it serves a strong base of residential and...
$314,900
Cash Flow: $316,449
Bradenton, FL
Thriving Fibrenew Franchise for Sale – Sarasota Bradenton, FL Asking Price: $135,000 Step into a proven, high-performing business in one of Florida’s most desirable regions! After 3 successful years...
$135,000
Pittsburgh, PA
This location is well known throughout the local business community and has built a great reputation for quality and service over the last 11 years. It has many 5 star reviews from an excellent repeat...
$130,000
California
RECESSION RESISTANT SILICON VALLEY MAIL CENTER FRANCHISE SC2153 Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow: On Request Gross Revenue: $275,000 Down Payment: $150,000 This Silicon Valley based Mail Center...
$150,000
Monroe County, NY
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in Monroe County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $79,082
Houston, TX
This established screen repair and replacement business serves both residential and commercial markets throughout Houston, providing comprehensive solutions for window screens, door screens, and...
$294,900
Cash Flow: $96,448
$700,000
Newton, MA
Loudoun County, VA
Established Batteries Plus Store available in the Northern Virginia/DC area. Current Owner is ready to retire and pass the business with much upside potential to a a new dedicated Owner that can tap...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $18,500
Temple, TX
Simple, repeatable operations that generate robust cash flow, boasting an impressive 70%+ repeat customer rate. Situated in a prime retail-dense trade area, this franchise is strategically positioned...
$388,000
Cash Flow: $185,000
Little Rock, AR
4 to 8 bay locations with visibility and traffic. International, systems and data focused company delivering transparent & trustworthy customer service, high cash flow (23%+ Average 4-wall EBITDA)...
$1,445,000
Cash Flow: $580,000
Villanova, PA
• Premium custom clothing services for men and women • Focus on made-to-measure suits, shirts, and accessories • Serves loyal base of executives, professionals, and style-focused clients • Highly...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $77,348
Spring, TX
This specialized business focuses exclusively on restaurant kitchen cleaning, providing a much-needed service with minimal competition. Business Highlights: Niche Market: Operate in a sector with low...
$178,900
Cash Flow: $238,948
Dayton, OH
After 15 years, the current owner of Fibrenew Dayton is ready to pass the torch. They make this decision with zero regrets and are excited to see the business continue to flourish in the future–as...
$142,000
James City County, VA
Build on this already established business service center located in the Williamsburg area. The business has been servicing the local community with a great repeat client base. The existing, long term...
$120,000
Memphis, TN
This commercial cleaning business specializes in providing high-demand services to hotels, resorts, and other hospitality-focused properties. With a strong reputation and an existing customer base, it...
$189,900
Cash Flow: $242,102
Leonid Kaem
Sunshine Luxury Realty Inc
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Cincinnati, IL
This business stands out by prioritizing donation and recycling over landfill dumping, a growing priority for both residential and commercial clients. The service is simple but essential—helping...
$154,900
Cash Flow: $152,331
Canton, MI
Services include: Junk Removal, Labor, Light Demo We have built a strong reputation (4.9 Google rating) in our service area through exceptional customer service and consistent quality. By putting our...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $116,000
$200,000
St. Charles, IL
Edmonton, AB
*CONDITIONALLY SOLD* Looking to own a well-established business with a stellar reputation and loyal client base? Look no further than these large, thriving Fibrenew territories in Edmonton, Alberta!...
$165,000
Mars Hill, NC
Outstanding Reputation! Fibrenew Asheville background and description from the owner, Julie Kapugi: After years of working corporate killer hours at a computer desk job, I purchased the Fibrenew...
$110,000
Dallas, TX
Become the proud owner of a cutting-edge commercial power washing business. Proprietary equipment is this business’s unique advantage, enabling you to efficiently clean towering structures from ground...
$289,800
Cash Flow: $402,189
San Antonio, TN
Own a successful, profitable business with this B2B commercial painting company, specializing exclusively in serving professionals and property owners. This niche market sets us apart and allows us to...
$178,900
Cash Flow: $171,320
Toledo, IN
Price Includes all essential equipment and a work vehicle necessary for daily operations. Services Provided: • This HVAC company caters to both residential and commercial clients, offering...
$197,500
Cash Flow: $214,958
Brighton, CO
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Brighton, Colorado. Owner operator is downsizing. Legacy location. Restaurant(s) is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great...
$150,000
Herndon, VA
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Herndon, Virginia. Owner operator is downsizing. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great opportunity for local...
$150,000
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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