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Large Franchise - Profit Potential

Orange County, NY

There is an excellent profit potential for the active buyer. The center is for a buyer who prefers the benefits of owning a leading franchise in the childcare space. This center is best suited for the...

$425,000

$425,000

High profitable dry cleaner for sale at Nassau county

Nassau County, NY

A family-owned and operated dry cleaning business with a good location....

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

1 Flowers Bread Route - Western Missouri

Missouri

Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $19,755 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...

$131,000

$131,000

Property Management Company

Macomb County, MI

This is a great opportunity to own a well-established, very profitable and successful Property Management Company servicing the Tri-County Area of Michigan (Oakland, Macomb & Wayne Counties)....

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $171,232

Florida ISO17025 Hemp Testing Lab for Sale

Bradenton, FL

ISO/IEC 17025 certified hemp testing lab located at Bradenton, FL. Pending for DEA license. It has been carefully designed to test for potency and moisture level in hemp samples. This lab includes all...

$200,000

$200,000

Beautiful Established Spa Close to Wake County

North Carolina

Well-known Day Spa for sale in a wonderful location. Includes Salt Spa, Suana, Waxes, Massages both medical and relaxation, Therapeutic Baths, and more. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right...

$159,999

$159,999

27 P&D Routes- Central and Southwest Montana

Montana

Business Overview: • This is a well-established FedEx-contracted service provider operating in two key Montana markets: Central and Southwest Montana. • The business is being sold as one entity,...

$2,599,000

$2,599,000

Cash Flow: $725,627

Under Contract - Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles This well-established laundromat presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most desirable markets. Strategically positioned at the border of...

$550,000

$550,000

Landscaping and Snow Removal Company For Sale In South Central Alaska

Alaska

Offered by Denali Business Advisors: 2024 numbers just completed boasting $705,000 in SDE. Take advantage of this opportunity to own a well-established landscaping and snow removal company with a...

$1,790,000

$1,790,000

Cash Flow: $705,000

Exterior Remodeling and Improvement Business

Okaloosa County, FL

Do you admire beautiful unique landscapes, meeting with excited homeowners who have the money to build their dream spaces, if so then this business could be yours. This business is established with a...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

Cash Flow: $700,000

Snow Plow Business For Sale

Upper Saddle River, NJ

40 Plow accts Upper Saddle River/.Saddle River 1 Chevy 2500 w/Western Plow and 1 yard salter 1 Ford f150 w/Western Plow 3 Snow Blowers like new...

$47,500

$47,500

Network Technology Staffing Company

Sugar Grove, IL

Technical IT staffing company with a variety of clients (direct and sub-contract) and an elite core group of IT consultants and contractors. Specializing in IT network connectivity - LAN/WAN, security...

$1,589,000

$1,589,000

Cash Flow: $332,000

Painting Business (intr. & extr.) - Lucrative & Scalable

Myrtle Beach, SC

Successful - High Quality Painting Business serving Myrtle Beach SC and surroundings. We offer top quality paint & service. Great revenue and low overhead. High Margins. Average Job takes 2 days =...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $260,000

Mosquito Hunters/Pest Hunters/Humbug Franchise in Prime FL Territories

$75,000 - North Fort Myers, FL

$75,000

North Fort Myers, FL

Elite Painting Services (Highest Quality) - Lucrative

Athens, GA

Thriving Painting Business covering Athens GA and surroundings. We offer top - high quality paint and service. Great revenue and low overhead. High Margins. Average Job takes 2 days = $5,000 Ticket -...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $266,000

Covington Handyman Business Resale

Covington, KY

This established business has verifiable existing revenue, an existing customer database, a craftsman & handyman database with exclusive territory. It is a great deal if you are looking to get into a...

$85,000

$85,000

John Prieto

ACRES LLC

Serving Merrimack County, NH

Looking to buy or sell a business? ACRES offers expert business brokerage services to help you navigate the complex process with confidence. Whether you're a buyer seeking the perfect opportunity or a seller ready to maximize your investment, our experienced brokers are here to guide you every step of the way. From valuation assessments to negotiation support, we tailor our services to match your unique goals, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. Trust ACRES to be your partner in achieving your business buying or selling objectives.

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Virginia Peninsula Established Painting Business Awaits You

Newport News, VA

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$550,000

$550,000

13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA

Windsor, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of SANTA ROSA (WINDSOR) CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

EBITDA: $349,000

Bowling Green Established Painting Business Awaits You

Bowling Green, KY

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$619,000

$619,000

21 FedEx Ground Routes, Buffalo NY

Cheektowaga, NY

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D routes, fully overlapped, based out of Buffalo NEW YORK. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes with an experienced...

$1,679,000

$1,679,000

EBITDA: $424,000

Nashville Established Painting Business Awaits You

Nashville, TN

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$619,000

$619,000

10 FedEx Ground Routes, Fredericksburg (Stafford County) VA

Fredericksburg, VA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D routes, fully overlapped, based out of Fredericksburg (Stafford County) VIRGINIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes...

$1,095,000

$1,095,000

EBITDA: $306,000

Bartlett Established Painting Business Awaits You

Bartlett, TN

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$750,000

$750,000

12 FedEx Ground Routes in Indianapolis IN

Indianapolis, IN

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each...

$995,000

$995,000

EBITDA: $320,000

Property Management and Real Estate for sale 40 Unit Building

$15,000,000 - Hialeah, FL

$15,000,000

Hialeah, FL

Darian Rodriguez

Horizon Properties Business Brokerage

Charleston Established Painting Business Awaits You

Charleston, SC

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$495,000

$495,000

8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rochester NY

West Henrietta, NY

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of ROCHESTER NEW YORK. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route...

$914,000

$914,000

EBITDA: $239,000

Tulsa Established Painting Business Awaits You

Tulsa, OK

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$490,000

$490,000

Akron Established Painting Business Awaits You

Akron, OH

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$195,000

$195,000

8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA

Hayward, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D routes, fully overlapped, based out of HAYWARD CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes with an experienced...

$925,000

$925,000

EBITDA: $243,000

Las Vegas Established Painting Business Awaits You

Las Vegas, NV

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$195,000

$195,000

24 FedEx Ground Routes, Kansas City MO

Kansas City, MO

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of the KANSAS CITY MO station. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. 100% overlapped in...

$2,625,000

$2,625,000

EBITDA: $749,000

24 FedEx Ground Routes, Columbia MO

Columbia, MO

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of the COLUMBIA MO station. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. 100% overlapped in compliance...

$2,625,000

$2,625,000

EBITDA: $925,000

Profitable Laundromat-Absentee/Partially Unattended-Houston County, AL

Houston County, AL

Profitable store that is run absentee Owner has had store for over 5 years but is way too spread out with various businesses. He has 1 worker that he pays $150 a week to clean and commission of wash &...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

SE Kansas Tax & Accounting Practice For Sale

Kansas

• Owner looking to retire and is available for transitional help as agreed with buyer. • 2025 gross revenues anticipated to increase to $206,000! • Service mix includes tax (72%), accounting/payroll...

$230,000

$230,000

Commercial Sand & Gravel Pit TURNKEY

$7,300,000 - Hardin County, TN

$7,300,000

Hardin County, TN

Pam Klos

Compass Realty

Ramsey Established Painting Business Awaits You

Ramsey, NJ

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$99,500

$99,500

Geotechnical Investigations & Construction Testing

Kansas

For a Strategic Acquirer: A highly respected, profitable, and established engineering firm located in the Kansas City metro area is for sale. The owner is retiring, presenting an excellent opportunity...

$1,025,000

$1,025,000

Cash Flow: $319,138

Home-Based Cleaning/Janitorial Business

New Jersey

Established cleaning and janitorial services business offers a unique home-based, asset-light model with operations built around a reliable subcontractor network. The company has built a reputation...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $172,289

Shrewsbury Established Painting Business Awaits You

Shrewsbury, MA

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$74,500

$74,500

Baton Rouge Established Painting Business Awaits You

Baton Rouge, LA

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$175,000

$175,000

Very Profitable Wholesale Dry Cleaner for Sale

Flushing, NY

Most business from the wholesale dry cleaning along with the retail services too. Well established and profitable...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Topeka Established Painting Business Awaits You

Topeka, KS

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$490,000

$490,000

DC Established Painting Business Awaits You

Washington, DC

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$795,000

$795,000

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Kelowna Established Painting Business Awaits You

Kelowna, BC

Are you ready to take the leap into business ownership? Here is a turnkey franchised business resale. It has equipment, trained employees, accounts and ongoing cash flow. This is the perfect chance to...

$610,000

$610,000

Glass Restoration Company

Description: The Company provides innovative, economical alternatives to window replacement. The Company is a technology-driven, service-based business that provides glass restoration services. The...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $512,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $512,000

Profitable Airbnb Property with Pool & Hot Tub in Charming GA town

$675,000 - Montezuma, GA

$675,000

Montezuma, GA

Home Inspection Company Well Established Very Profitable

Indianapolis, IN

Very Profitable, Well Established and excellent reputation home inspection company in central Indiana. More importantly, this company continues to grow. This home-based business provides home...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $131,000

High Volume Vending Machine Route

Canandaigua, NY

Turnkey High-Volume Vending Route – Absentee Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-volume vending machine and micro market route with modern equipment (under...

$400,000

$400,000

Unique Errors & Omissions Insurance Brokerage For Sale

Pennsylvania

HS Listing ID-62589 ---Located In Pennsylvania but can be managed anywhere in the United States--- With over 35 years of expertise in Errors & Omissions Insurance (E&O) and newly created cyber...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $221,681

Turf & Paver Installation Company: Home Based & Turnkey

Pasco County, FL

Established in 2019, this six year old Pasco-based business specializes in high-quality artificial turf and paver installations. Known for excellent craftsmanship, eco-conscious practices, and...

$315,000

$315,000

Cash Flow: $214,751

Owner Absentee Laundromat In Houston, TX.

Houston, TX

HS Listing ID-67355 Large Equipment: Paid off (52 Dexter machines) Includes 28 washer and 25 dryers. 15yo Established Operation since 1970’s Ownership Structure: Absentee, day to day operated by 4...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

Own a Profitable Flooring Business - Prime Opportunity Awaits!

North Carolina

Seize this rare opportunity to own a premier hardwood flooring and installation business with additional income producing property. This business is nestled in the picturesque mountains of North...

$975,000

$975,000

Cash Flow: $294,000

Small Rolloff Dumpster Rental Business in DFW Metroplex

Irving, TX

Overview: Red E Bins Dumpster Rentals of DFW delivers a modern, customer-friendly dumpster rental experience across the Dallas Fort Worth area. Offering compact and convenient 5, 10, and 15 yard...

$425,000

$425,000

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

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

 

Popular Service Businesses

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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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