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Forensic Motor Vehicle Experts Supporting Insurance and Legal Matters

Suffolk County, NY

This business conducts expert forensic evaluations of motor vehicles to support legal disputes, insurance investigations, and criminal cases. Operating in a narrow and specialized segment of the...

$890,000

$890,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

Virtual Programs for Social Communication Support

Oregon

This 100% remote company delivers specialized coaching programs designed to enhance social interaction skills for adolescents, adults, and families. With a strong emphasis on supporting neurodivergent...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Experienced Environmental Drilling Firm Serving Consulting Clients

Kane County, IL

For decades, this environmental drilling firm has been a trusted partner to environmental consultants, delivering technical field services that support site assessments, remediation planning, and...

$2,995,000

$2,995,000

Cash Flow: $785,000

Established Vending Route in Naperville, IL

Naperville, IL

4 location, 5 machine vending route for sale. Locations are in Naperville, Aurora and Bolingbrook, Illinois. Current operator is servicing the route once a week with a total time commitment of 4 hours...

$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

NEW LISTING: Niche Home Cleaning Business

Greenville, SC

This is an under the radar business which has great potential. It is a low-overhead business with flexible scheduling options. This is part of an SBA approved franchise system with integrated,...

$650,000

$650,000

Aviation Surface Care Service with Loyal Clientele

Des Moines, IN

This aviation surface care company provides precision cleaning and protective treatments for a variety of aircraft, from private jets to helicopters. With a mobile setup and proprietary coatings...

$390,000

$390,000

Cash Flow: $385,893

Specialized Jet and Aircraft Cleaning Company with Growth Potential

Grand Rapids, MI

Serving an affluent, repeat client base, this business provides comprehensive cleaning, detailing, and protective coating services for jets, prop planes, and other aircraft. Its mobile operation...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $411,009

Growing Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Company with Specialized Services

Raleigh, NC

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a cleaning business that serves one of the most vital industries, restaurants and food service establishments. While many cleaning companies offer a broad range...

$574,495

$574,495

Cash Flow: $675,877

High-Demand Restaurant Sanitation Company, Exclusive Niche

Houston, TX

This business delivers an essential service to one of the busiest sectors, restaurants. Its exclusive focus on cleaning and sanitizing dining establishments sets it apart from general cleaning...

$539,000

$539,000

Cash Flow: $635,041

Award Winning, Turn-Key Staffing Franchise For Sale

Franklin County, MO

Well established (1998), well known, award winning office; top staffing company in the area; brand name recognition; ISO certified; highly profitable; loyal, long term clients; well trained,...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Window and Door replacement contractor

Harrisburg, PA

Established window and door replacement business serving south central pa. Well recognized company name in the Harrisburg, Pa. area with a 40 year reputation for quality product at an affordable cost...

$119,000

$119,000

San Antonio Pool Service Route for Sale

Bexar County, TX

Service technician in place. Tight route within a 20 mile radius approximately. Excellent rates with well cared for accounts. Very satisfied, easy going, client base with Skimmer application in place....

$116,400

$116,400

Cash Flow: $125,000

ICE CREAM Lighthouse Point. Join over 150 Locations in USA

Lghthse Point, FL

Sale of Business and yes you will TAKE OVER THE HEAD LEASE for this Great Ice Cream Spot. Currently operated as a Jeremiah's Italian Ice Franchise Opportunity in Lighthouse Point, Florida. Bring your...

$309,000

$309,000

$10k to get into our Executive Model Wildlife Control Franchise!

$66,000 - San Jose, CA

$66,000

San Jose, CA

Turnkey Dry Cleaners for sale in Plymouth, Northville and Canton area

Canton, MI

Dry Cleaners in Plymouth, Northville and Canton Michigan -been business for 21 years -Great location, many loyal customers -selling to retire and relocation...

$45,000

$45,000

Cash Flow: $10,000

Dry Cleaner, 77+ year established,real state 599k

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lake City, FL

A very well-established business for over 77 years, the plant is in a prime location along a busy intersection and in down town with good exposure in very transited street. This is an excellent...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $98,156

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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VR Business Brokers

Serving Bexar County, TX

VR has sold more businesses in the world than anyone® VR created the business brokerage industry in 1979. Today, VR is the “industry leader” with offices across North America, Latin America, and Europe. VR Business Brokers - San Antonio (VRSA), is the oldest and most established VR office in the Southwest. VR San Antonio has consistently ranked as a top-performing VR office: ==> #3 in 2023 ==> #2 in 2022 ==> #4 in 2021 ==> #3 in 2020 ==> #8 in 2019 ==> #7 in 2018 ==> #3 in 2017 ==> #4 in 2016 ==> #4 in 2015 ==> #5 in 2014 ==> #10 in 2013 ==> #6 in 2012 ==> #6 in 2011

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40 plus year’s 2nd Generation business for sale

East Moriches, NY

Cesspool , sewer and drain cleaning company for sale. Great opportunity for anyone who is looking to get in their own business, or just add to their existing business. 40 years of customers, the money...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Established Senior Placement Business

Cherry Hill, NJ

This business includes a state-of the art technology system and a large and exclusive territory with tremendous room for sustainable growth into the distant future. Cash flow represents net profits...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $68,000

Excellent Growth and Profitability B2B and B2C Flooring Company

Murfreesboro, TN

The sale price includes a Mobile Showroom, and other valuable business assets. This business has experienced 250% sales growth year over year. There are both an office manager and Design Associate in...

$305,000

$305,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Digital Advertising Business For Sale In Toronto

Toronto, ON

This turn-key business sells digital display advertising screens, as well as a full suite of business support products in the digital space, including digital advertising. The sale price includes a...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $94,000

(Excellent Returns Annually) Aircraft Detailing Business

Minneapolis, LA

For sale: this established and exciting aircraft detailing company. Sale price includes approximately $150,000 in equipment and inventory. We specialize in aircraft cleaning, restoration, disinfection...

$489,750

$489,750

Cash Flow: $311,170

Predictable Income: Residential Cleaning Services w/ Recurring Revenue

Louisville, KY

For Sale: this business that has become a household name for a loyal and growing customer base. The business includes 3 leased vehicles and supplies. This consistently performing business is...

$199,899

$199,899

Cash Flow: $174,210

Established and Profitable Cleaning Business

Jackson County, MO

A 6 year old residential cleaning business with more than 25 accounts and the potential for many more. Walk right into a money-making business and grow to an unlimited scale. Bringing $70,000 per year...

$80,000

$80,000

Verifiable Net Profits: 10 Years Est.- Local Raleigh/Durham Business

Durham, NC

The sale price includes (2) company vehicles and all FF&E and Inventory. The strong net profits are from 2024 and are very consistent and reliable “year over year”. Business services in both Wake and...

$599,999

$599,999

Cash Flow: $180,000

Home Improvement Siding Business in Greensboro

$130,000 - Greensboro, NC

$130,000

Greensboro, NC

Selling Operational Real Estate Brokerage Branch Office

Waterloo, ON

our Shareholder selling their branch office with cash flow of $35,000 plus yearly. It Comes with 5 plus active agents performing above expectation. Please contact for more info....

$60,000

$60,000

Cash Flow: $26,000

TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale

Riverside County, CA

The fastest-growing moving and storage franchise of its kind, backed by numerous 5-star Google reviews. With multiple locations already established, this is the definition of turnkey—fully built-out...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Pest Control & Vegetation Thermal Fumigation Foggers Equipment

Middlesex County, NJ

Profitable home based business, well a foggers fumigation business is located in momouth county, NJ. Current seller sells fumigation equipment and is exclusive distributor selling a range of foggers...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Consulting & Advisory Franchise – Business Brokerage – Connecticut

Connecticut

An established business broker territory is now available in Connecticut. Supported by a 30 year + national franchise with a proven track record, you’ll benefit from full training, marketing, and...

$54,000

$54,000

Established Business Broker Franchise – Southern California

San Diego County, CA

Serial Entrepreneur? This could be your ideal business. Backed by a 25 year + established national franchise, you’ll have access to training, systems, marketing, and support from day one. Operate...

$54,000

$54,000

Executive Consulting Franchise – Business Sales – Houston, TX

Houston, TX

Looking for your next big opportunity? Step into a business that’s backed by a national franchise with decades of experience, proven systems, and world-class training. This professional service model...

$54,000

$54,000

Executive-Level Franchise – Help Owners Exit Businesses – Northern VA

Virginia

Serial Entrepreneur? Selling businesses could be the perfect opportunity for you! This established territory is backed by a long-standing national franchise with a proven system, world-class training,...

$54,000

$54,000

SWFL Window Film Business - 15003

Pasco County, FL

For over 30 years, this state-of-the-art window film application service business has been a trusted name in enhancing homes and commercial locations on Florida’s gulf coast. Now, the owners are...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $133,581

Established Business Broker Franchise - Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Entrepreneurs wanted! This opportunity offers you the chance to run a professional business backed by a 27 year + national franchise with a strong reputation, proven systems, and comprehensive...

$54,000

$54,000

Pest Control Co. w/ Established Clients

Texas

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable pest control business located in the rapidly expanding Rio Grande Valley. With a proven history of steady growth and a...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $704,845

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $704,845

Highly Profitable Window Cleaning Company in Hartford!

$60,000 - Hartford, CT

$60,000

Hartford, CT

Mission Tortilla Route – Cherry Hill – 2 days per week

Cherry Hill, NJ

Net an average of $1,200 per week delivering only 2 days per week (16 hours per week). Route is being split due to growth, a new owner should be able to increase sales 20%. This route picks up product...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $62,845

Mission Tortilla Route – South Philly – 2 days per week

Philadelphia, PA

Net an average of $1,200 per week delivering only 2 days per week (16 hours per week). Route is being split due to growth, a new owner should be able to increase sales 20%. This route picks up product...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $62,845

Custom Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels

Michigan

Established remodeling business serving a prestigious golf course lake community in northern Michigan. Known for quality craftsmanship and exceptional service, the company specializes in kitchen and...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $46,176

Laundromat with Property

Atlantic County, NJ

Please, contact agent Joe Russillo at 856-270-3955 for additional information on this laundromat and associated property. Joseph (Joe) A. Russillo, Jr. Thomas Realty, Inc....

$700,000

$700,000

Project Slate - A Reputable Midwest Roofing Company

Illinois

Project Slate is a highly rated roofing company specializing in storm restoration, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. Operating across the Midwest and Florida, the company has completed hundreds of...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,950,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,950,000

Established Business Consulting w/Multiple Revenue Streams

Atlanta, GA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established business consulting firm in the Atlanta market. This business is part of a global organization that has been helping business owners grow since 1990, serving...

$99,500

$99,500

Drop Off Store in South Philly

Philadelphia, PA

Small drop-off store business for sale in the densely populated area of South Philly. With a long business history, it is well known in the community. The business offers low rent and short operating...

$35,000

$35,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Landscape Maintenance Company

Albuquerque, NM

This is a great opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly reputable landscaping business specializing exclusively in maintenance services. Serving a loyal residential client base in a high-end...

$339,900

$339,900

Cash Flow: $114,000

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Advanced Business Brokers

Serving Kalamazoo County, MI

Business owners contact our firm to help them confidentially buy or sell their next business. With over 25 years experience in business valuations and services to help business owners increase value and ultimately the selling price of their business, we are a great choice to represent you and your needs. The savvy business purchaser will use us to insure they don't over pay for a business. Located in the Greater West Michigan area, we help clients throughout the Midwest with a focus in Michigan, Indiana and we have a partnership providing service in California. We work with your trusted advisor team (CPA, Attorney, Banker, Financial Planner, and US!)

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Dominant Industrial Safety Services Company for the Oil & Gas Sector

Wyoming

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company specializes in industrial safety, primarily in the oil and gas industry. The Company provides safety equipment for rental purposes, safety supervisors on-site for...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $345,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $345,000

Semi Absentee Laundromat For Sale In Westchester NY

Westchester County, NY

HS Listing ID-67689 Gross Rev: 175k -SDE: $60k–70k -In the heart of a densely populated city – Reliable Staff – 3 Year old equipment – Data base of 11,000 customers to be able to market to -Simple...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Highly profitable window cleaning business in Boston!

$60,000 - Boston, MA

$60,000

Boston, MA

Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

This highly successful business utilizes multiple revenue streams that create high, ongoing and reliable profits. The unit business operates in a 3000 square foot space which keeps overhead low and...

$599,990

$599,990

Cash Flow: $217,100

Established, Turnkey Roofing Contractor with Strong Profitability

Harris County, TX

TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF SOUTH & WEST TEXAS - LISTING REF # 76931-125579 This highly profitable roofing company specializes in new roof installations, with the majority of projects coming from...

$485,000

$485,000

Cash Flow: $155,959

Digital Consulting Firm Specializing in Software and Data Engineering

Description: The Company is a strategic digital consulting firm focused on helping enterprises modernize, develop resilience and negotiate digital transformation. The Company provides software...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $2,084,663

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $2,084,663

Organic Dry Cleaner in Montgomery County!!

Montgomery County, PA

Organic Dry Cleaner in Montgomery County!! State of the art dry cleaning plant in great upscale neighborhood! The location is perfect – located in a busy shopping center with many other businesses on...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $285,460

30 Years Profitable Dry Cleaner

Hoboken, NJ

Hoboken, Corner Dry Cleaner, Very Profitable Business, Retiring after 30 Years of Successful Operation, HydroCarbon Machine, Very Low Expenses, Priced Low for Quick Sale. Sellers are looking for...

$265,000

$265,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Established Vandergrift PA Vending Location

Vandergrift, PA

1 location, 1 machine location for sale in Vandergrift, PA that is open from 8am to 5pm. Current operator is servicing the route once a week with a total time commitment of 1 hours a week. Machines is...

$7,000

$7,000

Cash Flow: $4,000

Established Vending Location for Sale Natrona Heights

Natrona Heights, PA

1 location, 1 machine location for sale in Natrona Heights, PA that is open from 8am to 5pm. Current operator is servicing the route one to two times a week with a total time commitment of 3 hours a...

$9,000

$9,000

Cash Flow: $4,800

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

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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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks

 

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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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