Markesan, WI
Bergemann's AutoCare, LLC has been recognized as an "AAA Approved Auto Repair" facility. Approval critera includes inspection in areas of manpower, equipment, facility appearance, customer service,...
$439,000
Cash Flow: $191,450
Markesan, WI
Bergemann's AutoCare, LLC has been recognized as an "AAA Approved Auto Repair" facility. Approval critera includes inspection in areas of manpower, equipment, facility appearance, customer service,...
$439,000
Cash Flow: $191,450
Los Angeles, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire four fully-staffed, open and operating, Franchisor-owned locations in the LA area. We established our first of these four locations in 2018. We are the modern “facial...
$4,500,000
Pflugerville, TX
Established Dry Cleaning and Laundry Business for Sale in Pflugerville, TX This well-established dry cleaning operation has been serving the Pflugerville community since 1995, offering nearly 30 years...
$200,000
Kanawha County, WV
Established many years ago, this franchise business has experienced substantial growth and has a good mix of residential and commercial customers. It specializes in small-to-medium-size projects that...
$170,000
Topeka, KS
Serious Inquiries Only – No Brokers: This listing is for qualified buyers only.Proof of funds or pre-approval may be required to access financial details. Interested parties should inquire promptly...
$159,000
Cash Flow: $290,449
Palm Beach County, FL
Profitable Mosquito Control Franchise with Recurring Revenue – Palm Beach County Established in 2017, this profitable mosquito control business operates under a leading national franchise brand,...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Denver, CO
This company is a well-established event equipment rental provider serving the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding Front Range communities. For more than 40 years, it has built a trusted...
$2,499,000
Cash Flow: $821,700
Winchester, KY
Highly Profitable HVAC Air Quality Company with Brand, Assets, and $1M+ Net Income — Fully Scalable Nationwide This is your opportunity to acquire a proven, highly systemized HVAC air quality business...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
Oakland, CA
Large Price Adjustment- California Staging Co. is your premier partner in residential real estate staging and design, serving homeowners, real estate agents, and property investors throughout...
$40,000
Miami, FL
Turnkey Airbnb business with 10 STR-approved, fully furnished units in Miami’s top neighborhoods (Brickell, Downtown, Wynwood). Operates under landlord-approved leases permitting STR use. Proven...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Available Nationwide
The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading landscaping and lawn care services franchise. With us, the grass is green and the profits are greener!
$30,000
Sonoma County, CA
Well-established and chef-owned, this full-service catering and events company is a beloved fixture in the wine country hospitality scene. Centrally located and based in Sonoma County, the business...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $147,588
Allen County, IN
Serving clients for over 50 year, this profitable independent printing company is new on the market. A thriving commercial business, they assist businesses, individuals, and non-profits with their...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $156,233
Tulsa, OK
This is your chance to secure one of the prime territories in a rapidly growing siding franchise within the home renovation industry. No background in siding or home improvement is necessary—this...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $210,000
Nashville, TN
Here’s an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory in the vibrant Nashville market. This turnkey operation offers a proven business model with multiple revenue...
$67,500
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in northern San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional...
$150,000
Wasim Rahman
TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving San Francisco County, CA
TNW Business Brokerage has been in the business since 2003 and committed to work diligently with every client as an advocate provide a comprehensive consultative approach to each and every business transaction.
Florida
Family owned and operated since 1978. Hydraulic specialists in the remanufacturing and repair of Volvo, Samsung, John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Kawasaki, and many more makes and models....
$975,000
Cash Flow: $330,000
Essex County, NJ
Established for 20+ years in a high-end, arts-driven community, this well-respected custom framing business is now available for acquisition. Located in a prime, high-traffic location, this business...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $78,000
Stafford County, VA
Fully staffed team that installs and services garage doors in Virginia to both residential and commercial customers....
$595,000
Cash Flow: $205,725
Ontario, CA
1,200+ Staff on assignment with 100+ Loyal Clients Established industrial staffing platform serving Southern California with exceptional growth trajectory and operational excellence. This asset sale...
$8,500,000
Cash Flow: $7,000,000
Rockingham County, NH
This is a unique opportunity to own a well-positioned branded apparel and promotional products business in Rockingham County. Part of the $27 billion promotional products and apparel industry, this...
$130,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Want To Be Your Own Boss? Join PlumbingPro, a very lucrative and disruptive service franchise with an Executive Business Model
$100,000
Cypress, TX
We’re selling a fast-growing, remote-first franchise brand in the home services space. The model is proven and replicable, with multiple franchise units already launched across the U.S., and a...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $340,000
Lee County, FL
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Lee County that has been in business for almost 30 years. The business has an excellent reputation for...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Newburgh, IN
UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN INDIANA & KENTUCKY... This dual location maintenance business servicing corporate clients in So. Indiana, Henderson, Owensboro, Hanson, Madisonville, Beaver Dam, Bowling...
$3,599,999
Connecticut
Stable Revenue Stream with Significant Growth Potential Our tree service company boasts an exceptional financial profile, with 90% of our revenue derived from recurring business and the remaining 10%...
$1,800,000
Corpus Christi, TX
Here’s your chance to own a turnkey pool route with employees in Corpus Christi! It consists of 80 accounts generating a guaranteed $21,440 per month plus MORE from repairs and filter cleans! ***One...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $103,549
Bernalillo County, NM
Here’s your chance to own a unique B2B and B2C food business specializing in custom charcuterie and grazing boards for events, corporate functions, and special occasions. Located in a high-visibility,...
$215,000
Cash Flow: $47,463
San Jose, CA
? Business For Sale Two Thriving Laundromats — Prime San Jose Locations — Strong Cash Flow ? Price: $2,400,000 total ($1.2M each) Location: San Jose, California Business Type: Coin Laundry ?...
$2,400,000
Nassau County, NY
This exceptional opportunity presents a highly profitable, turnkey business with over 50 years of proven success in the print, marketing, and promotional services industry. Established in 1975, this...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $244,764
Lynchburg, VA
This is a rare opportunity to own a turn-key, established promotional products and branded apparel business in the growing Lynchburg, VA market. The business is part of a well-known, nationwide...
$120,000
York, PA
Established, profitable, turnkey sign and graphic business with a 5 year history in the Southern Pennsylvania market. Great location with visibility on arterial road. Sale includes everything...
$314,500
Cash Flow: $96,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Join one of the fastest-growing and most simple-to-run home-service brands. No build-out, no inventory, and no employees are required at Footprints Floors. All marketing and customer acquisition is completed for you by the corporate team!
$75,000
Muscogee County, GA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory in the dynamic West Central Georgia market. This turnkey operation offers a proven business model with...
$60,000
Ohio
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a full-time manager! ›15 P&D Routes › 2 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $272,821
Charlottesville County, VA
Located in an affluent, historic Mid-Atlantic city has what people want. The business is poised for growth, with a number of marketing opportunities and new initiatives ready to launch. A change in...
$179,900
New York, NY
This Amazon FBA and eCommerce business (FBA72626) was created in October 2019 and operates in the hobbies, lifestyle, and office supply niches. The business is registered under Amazon Brand Registry...
$203,446
Taos County, NM
The Company has active customers consisting of schools, colleges, ski areas, local municipalities, and hotels. These long-time customers are located throughout Northern New Mexico and down to...
$650,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Make big profits cleaning grills and barbecues, with this franchise earning 83.55% in Gross Profit Margins!
$100,000
Poway, CA
Unlock Amazon Scale with a Proven, Recurring-Revenue Agency Built for Strategic Acquisition This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, systematized Amazon growth agency with embedded...
Cash Flow: $585,945
Kansas City, MO
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$4,070,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
Here’s your chance to own a pool route in Saint Petersburg! It consists of 60 accounts generating a guaranteed $10,500 per month and more from repairs and filter cleans! What is a pool route? It’s a...
$126,000
Cash Flow: $117,300
Tampa, FL
Gamer Events – Mobile Video Game Entertainment in Tampa Bay Gamer Events, a well-established and highly reputable mobile video game entertainment business, is now available for acquisition. Operating...
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tennessee
This is a rare chance to acquire a fully outfitted automotive service facility through an asset sale. Located on a high-traffic highway in a rapidly expanding region of Tennessee, this business...
$1,500,000
Leslie Horton
California eTime Solutions & Liberty Group Of Nevada
Serving Placer County, CA
Leslie Horton, an M&A Advisor/Broker, is a transaction architect specializing in strategic exits, comprehensive analysis, effective preparation and successful outcomes. Ms. Horton thoroughly enjoys selling good businesses and commercial buildings on behalf of her valued clients. In Northern California, Ms. Horton is the owner of eTime Solutions. In Northern Nevada, Ms. Horton is affiliated with The Liberty Group of Nevada, LLC. Both companies are well established and respected. Industries served include manufacturing, distribution, construction, high technology and several other professional industries.
Oneonta, NY
!Are you ready to take charge of your future and own a thriving business with a flexible schedule? This is your chance to acquire a well-established **Pepperidge Farm Snack Route** with exclusive...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $145,516
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
This is a rare opportunity to take over this gun shop and range! The seller has owned this since 2007 and is ready to pass this gem onto the next owner! This is located less than 2 hours North of...
$1,323,000
Colorado Springs, CO
This coin-operated laundromat has been serving the community for over 10 years and continues to generate steady revenue with minimal oversight. Located in a busy residential area with strong foot...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Naples, FL
In the heart of Naples, Florida—one of the most prestigious coastal markets in the United States—lies a rare opportunity to acquire a specialty niche landscaping company that transcends traditional...
$2,500,000
Springfield, IL
Our business has established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work and prioritizing the care of our clients. We consistently see above 40% of our revenue come from repeat and referral...
$2,150,000
Cash Flow: $329,609
Available Nationwide
Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading glass repair and replacement services franchise. With us, your path to business ownership is crystal clear!
$50,000
Miami, FL
At Canopy Lawn Care, we are an emerging brand within the Empower Brands platform. Franchise owners can create wealth through recurring revenue, and a subscription-based model doing so with an asset...
$275,000
Arlington, TX
This North Texas-based inspection operation offers a full spectrum of property inspection services across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding communities. Known for thorough evaluations...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $165,928
Hudson County, NJ
• Recurring Revenue: Strong monthly membership base providing predictable, contract-driven cash flow • Semi-Absentee Model: Full-time General Manager and team in place for smooth, hands-off ownership...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Syracuse, NY
Long-standing business with excellent service and safety ratings. The current owner has built out management, back office, and maintenance programs that allow for operational efficiency and potential...
$775,000
Cash Flow: $215,376
San Diego, CA
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$750,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Stop Building Someone Else’s Dream. Build Your Own. Follow Your Path to Wealth & Freedom with a TemperaturePro Franchise providing Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Services to your market.
$97,500
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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