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...
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Industry Info
Print & Promo Ctr. w/ Repeat Accounts- No Exp. Nec.
$120,000
Commercial Cleaning Business with Recurring Revenue
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
Serve Homes and Business with Purpose-Driven Removal Services
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
New Price!! Profitable Junk Removal Business, Canton MI
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
Built to Last: 20-Year-Strong Fibrenew Franchise for Sale in Edmonton
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!...
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$165,000
Fibrenew Asheville, North Carolina For Sale *CONDITIONALLY SOLD*
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...
6
$110,000
B2B & B2C Unique Power Washing Business, Home-Based
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
B2B Commercial Painting Business
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
Top-Rated Heating & Air Business for B2B & B2C
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
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Brighton, Colorado
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...
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$150,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Herndon, Virginia
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...
6
$150,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Independence, Kansas. Owner operator is downsizing. Legacy location. Restaurant(s) is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity....
6
$60,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Louisville, Kentucky. Owner operator is downsizing. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great opportunity for...
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$75,000
Wedding Services Company – Premier DJ, Photography & Photo Booth
$200,000
St. Charles, IL
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Flowery Branch, GA
Flowery Branch, GA
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Flowery Branch, GA. Owner operator is downsizing. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great opportunity for...
6
$75,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Mount Holly, New Jersey
Mount Holly, NJ
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Mount Holly, New Jersey Owner operator is downsizing. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great opportunity for...
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$75,000
Jason Ward
TruView Business Advisors
Serving Harris County, TX
TruView Business Advisors is a boutique business brokerage and advisory firm based in Houston, Texas, specializing in the confidential sale of Main Street and lower middle market businesses with annual revenues between $3 million and $50 million. We focus on delivering accurate, data-driven valuations and guiding business owners through successful, discreet exits. Selling your business is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make. You only get one opportunity to do it right—partnering with an experienced and professional M&A advisor can make all the difference. At TruView Business Advisors, our reputation for excellence is reflected in our industry recognition, including the Better Business Bureau Awards for Excellence – Pinnacle Winner (2023) and Winner of Distinction (2021, 2022, 2024); the M&A Source Executive Club Award (2022, 2023, 2024); and the IBBA Dealmaker and Chairman’s Circle Awards (2022, 2023, 2024). Our process begins with a comprehensive business valuation conducted by a CPA, Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI). We help structure deals and asking prices in a way that maximizes the seller’s after-tax cash proceeds while reflecting the true market value of the business. From valuation through closing, we maintain strict confidentiality while managing the complexities of the transaction with professionalism and care. TruView Business Advisors is more than just one advisor—it’s a collaborative team of specialists, including CPAs, attorneys, valuators, lenders, and marketing professionals. Each engagement is supported by a hand-selected team tailored to the specific needs of the client and the business. We invite you to hear directly from our clients—check out our Google Reviews to see the difference TruView delivers. Let TruView Business Advisors be your trusted partner in achieving a successful, strategic exit.
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Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Chalmette, Louisiana
Chalmette, OR
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Chalmette, Louisiana. This restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great opportunity for local caterings with...
6
$20,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona.
Phoenix, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Phoenix, Arizona. The owner-operator is downsizing. The restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. This is an excellent...
6
$20,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Placerville, CA
Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
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$50,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Mechanicsburg, PA. Legacy location. Owner operator run for 7 years. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great...
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$190,000
Printing, Marketing & Promotional Biz - B2B Services
Plainview, NY
This location is well known throughout the local business community and has built a great reputation for quality and service. It has many 5 star reviews from an excellent repeat client base. The...
$175,000
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning Company
Trenton, NJ
Own a thriving business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of commercial vents, ducts, and oven hoods—a legally required service for restaurants, hospitals, hotels, schools, grocery stores,...
$419,900
Cash Flow: $497,313
Profitable B2B Center - Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
Annapolis, MD
Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Anne Arundel County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. Serving the area since 2002, this center provides...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Martin's Bread Route, Burlington, MA
Boston, MA
Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Burlington, Massachusetts region for $150,000. Seller financing available with $105,000 down. Currently grossing $501,589 per year and nets $106,289!...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $106,289
108 Acre RV Resort / Lodging / Cabins / Event Business
$6,500,000
Sedalia, MO
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route, Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Phoenix, Arizona area for $210,000! Company financing with $99,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $593,996 per year in sales and nets...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $81,271
Mission's Tortilla Route, Parker, CO
Denver, CO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Parker, Elizabeth, Colorado region for $150,000! Currently generating $508,198 in yearly sales and nets $77,134. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $77,134
FedEx Ground Routes, Eastern Arkansas
Memphis, TN
FedEx Ground Routes for sale in the Eastern Arkansas region for $1,400,000! Currently routes are grossing $1,411,589 and net $248,447 as an owner of the business. Includes 18 Ground routes and 23...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $248,447
Flowers Bread Route, Athens, GA
Athens, GA
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Athens, Georgia region for $170,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $102,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $84,656
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route, Russell Springs, KY
Somerset, KY
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Russell Springs, Kentucky area for $85,000! Company financing with $14,800 down! Currently grossing an estimated $343,772 per year in sales...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $38,116
Waste Management and Recycling Business, Greater Dallas, TX
Garland, TX
We love bringing stress relief to our clients, keeping items out of the landfill, and the limitless growth opportunities! Over the past 3 years we have established ourselves as the most reliable,...
$150,000
Established WOW 1 Day Painting franchise in Prince George's County MD
Hyattsville, MD
FROM THE SAME PEOPLE THAT BUILT 1-800-GOT-JUNK? INTO THE WORLD'S LARGEST JUNK REMOVAL COMPANY... WOW 1 DAY PAINTING is not your average painting business. Our Franchise Partners aren’t painters....
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$175,000
EBITDA: $27,000
Marketing, Printing & Promotional Business
Oakland County, MI
Located in Oakland County this location is surrounded by a multitude of large and medium scale businesses. Thousands of new account opportunities of all business types, within the immediate area. Over...
$139,000
Floral Business with Established Delivery Customers
Eagle, CO
This business with a 25-year history, focuses on everyday flower deliveries/sales to hotels, restaurants, corporations, businesses, private residences, event planners, wedding planners, brides and...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
B2B - Print, Promotional & Marketing Center - Middlesex County
Burlington, MA
This is a great opportunity to take over a well known business located in Burlington w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $83,156
Beautiful restaurant with several large private dining spaces and bar
$488,000
San Jose, CA
Well-Established HVAC Company
Dallas, TN
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established HVAC company known for delivering exceptional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services to both residential and commercial...
$201,900
Cash Flow: $216,488
Optical Business - Retirement Sale!
Lancaster, PA
Seller is ready to Retire!! This is your chance to own a Full Service Optical Care Business with Retail Prescription Eye Glass Sales. Located in Lancaster in high traffic area. Includes Assets,...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $141,000
The UPS Store for Sale UPScale Cherokee $128K Income and $609K Sales
Cherokee County, GA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the busiest and fastest growing areas in Georgia. The Average Household Incomes are $132,000.00 and 67,000 residents within 3 miles. Very good mix of UPScale...
$499,999
Cash Flow: $128,000
Philadelphia, PA - ATM route for sale
Philadelphia, PA
12 ATM Locations in the Philadelphia, PA area - all high-end Hotels - making $23,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $45,000 Buyer must join ACFN ATM franchise program. Franchise program...
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$45,000
Cash Flow: $23,000
Louisville, KY - ATM route for sale
Louisville, KY
10 ATM Locations in the Louisville, KY, and French Lick, IN areas - Mainly high-end Hotels and resorts, making $36,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $58,288 Buyer must join the ACFN...
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$58,288
Cash Flow: $36,000
Cincinnati, OH - ATM route for sale
Cincinnati, OH
14 ATM Locations - mainly Hotels in the Cincinnati area - making $22,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $39,464 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise program. Franchise program...
6
$39,464
Cash Flow: $22,000
Chicago, IL - ATM route for sale
Chicago, IL
6 ATM Locations in the Chicago, IL area - High-end Hotels making $16,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $28,119 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise program. Franchise program...
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$28,119
Cash Flow: $16,000
Providence, RI - ATM route for sale
Providence, RI
10 ATM Locations in the Providence, RI area - High-end Hotels and One Bowling Alley, making $26,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $56,000 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
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$56,000
Cash Flow: $26,000
Patrick Scheetz
EXP Realty
Serving Arapahoe County, CO
We are an experienced team that has sold many businesses in multiple states and have over 30 years experience. We have also all owned our own many businesses and still do. We have extensive commercial real estate, as well as business brokerage experience and have sold many different types of businesses. When you have to have it done right, call us!
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Savannah, GA - ATM route for sale
Savannah, GA
16 ATM Locations in the Savannah, GA area - Mainly high-end Hotels, making $44,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $77,020 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise program. Franchise...
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$77,020
Cash Flow: $44,500
Columbia, SC - ATM route for sale
Columbia, SC
25 ATM Locations in the Columbia, SC area - Mainly high-end Hotels, making $52,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $100,000 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise program. Franchise...
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$100,000
Cash Flow: $52,000
Profitable Turnkey Wedding Venue in New Smyrna Beach
$689,000
Volusia County, FL
Boston, MA - ATM route for sale
Boston, MA
10 ATM Locations in the Boston, MA area - Mainly high-end Hotels, making $19,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $33,925 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise program. Franchise program...
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$33,925
Cash Flow: $19,000
Cleveland, OH - ATM route for sale
Cleveland, OH
12 ATM Locations in the Cleveland, OH area all high-end Hotels, (plus one more hotel to be installed) making $22,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $50,000 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM...
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$50,000
Cash Flow: $22,000
Santa Barbara, CA - ATM route for sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
5 ATM Locations (plus one extra machine) in the Santa Barbara, CA area all high-end Hotels, making $12,500/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $22,647 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
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$22,647
Cash Flow: $12,500
Profitable & Growing Architect Practice
Snohomish County, WA
This architectural firm stands as a hallmark of excellence and personalized service in the architecture industry. With a solid foundation, a unique selling proposition in personalized service, and a...
$925,000
Cash Flow: $424,352
Profitable business, award winning franchisor, great area!
Midlothian, VA
Has been in business since 2007. The center has proven to be resilient, having survived through 2 recessions (plus the current one) and a pandemic is a thriving business with over 10,000 customers in...
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$305,000
Detroit, MI- Strong Margin Automotive Repair Franchise
Detroit, MI
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...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
Atlanta, GA- Strong Margin Automotive Repair Franchise
Atlanta, GA
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...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
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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