Atlanta, GA
$330,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
B2B Signs and Large Format Print Franchise – Atlanta, GA
Established Embroidery Apparel and Promotional Products Business
Guilford County, NC
$110,000
Excavating & Hauling Company w/ $2.5M in Equipment #68241
Kentucky
Not Disclosed
Thriving Lawn & Garden Equipment Sales & Service Business
Daytona Beach, FL
$199,000
Executive Profitable Auto Repair Shop/Franchise
Oak Forest, IL
$150,000
Rare Opportunity: Established Moving and Hauling Franchise
Bucks County, PA
$445,000
Mobile Foam, Bubble & Glow Party entertainment business
Dallas, TX
$37,500
Janitorial & Custodial Service-Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
$750,000
PRICE REDUCED! FedEx Routes – $665,000 - Sanford Depot
Sanford, FL
$665,000
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
Friendly Green Dry Cleaners
Pierce County, WA
$180,000
HVAC Company - Heating & Cooling Experts - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
$250,999
Thriving Waxing Studio in Upscale Collin County Location
Collin County, TX
$130,000
Luxury Corporate Housing
Chicago, IL
$9,900,000
Pressure Washing Business w/ Truck + Equipment Partial OWNER FINANCING
St Thomas
$29,700
IT Staff Augmentation & SAP Consultancy Firm – Nearshore EU Market
Greece
$573,000
Gregory Carafello
First Choice Business Brokers of Manhattan
Serving Saratoga County, NY
Founded in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the world, with multiple offices located throughout the U.S. listing over $7 billion worth of businesses. Our New York City office consists of 1 Principal, 3 Associates, and administrative personnel. In addition, we have a select team of professional service providers we can recommend that can provide legal, accounting, planning, financing and various other services. First Choice Business Brokers is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating). The FCBB office is located in Manhattan which covers the entire New York and New Jersey Regions. The Principle Broker, Gregory J. Carafello, has over 38 years of extensive Business Ownership experience as a small to medium sized business owner since 1998.
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Premium Impact Window Solutions Provider
Estero, FL
Not Disclosed
Custom Built BBQ Concession Trailer
Thurston County, WA
$100,000
Marketing
Rhode Island
$150,000
Mission Tortillas Route in Mobile, Alabama Listed for $169,000
Mobile, AL
$169,000
Bread Route For Sale in the Houston area Listed for $125,000
Houston, TX
$125,000
Door and Window Franchise Resale (Maricopa County, AZ)
Maricopa County, AZ
$75,000
Established Commercial Landscape & Maintenance Business
Rochester, NY
$350,000
Established Dry cleaning shop in an excellent location
Arvada, CO
$295,000
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
$349,000
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
$480,000
Custom Branding Business with 18 Year Legacy
South Edmonton, AB
$695,000
Profitable Business. Balanced Life. (Austin, TX)
Austin, TX
$300,000
Commercial & Residential Specialty Water Treatment
Wyoming
Not Disclosed
Full Service Car Wash Next To Expressway - Seller Finance Available!
Brooklyn, NY
$2,100,000
Landscaping business for sale!
Essex County, NJ
$350,000
UNDER CONTRACT-Window Coverings and Outdoor Living, RE Available!
Smith County, TX
$1,100,000
Thriving Dry Cleaner Drop-Off Store – Rare Business Opportunity!
Wilmington, MA
$49,000
Property Management Business for Sale - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
$300,000
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Not Disclosed
Profitable Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
Dry Cleaner in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
$100,000
Successful Cleaning / Maid Franchise in Sought After Location
Clermont, FL
$60,000
Established Dry Cleaners in Littleton for Sale $120,000
Littleton, CO
$120,000
Established BPO Company with Strong Financial Performance
Manchester, NH
$350,000
Environmental Clean-up & Waste Disposal with President in Place
Fox Creek, AB
$4,565,000
Organizational Development & Strategic Planning Firm with Non-Profit
Kansas City, MO
$930,000
One of the Best Profitable Catering Business in Omaha
Omaha, NE
Not Disclosed
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$40,000
Chuck Hayes
ABA Advisors, LLC
Serving Marion County, IN
ABA Advisors, LLC is a national brokerage and consulting firm specializing in the sale of accounting and tax practices.
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Petroleum Equipment Construction Company – Leading Company in the area
New York
$9,500,000
Turnkey Shoe Repair Business – 40+ Years in Prime Location!
El Paso County, CO
$85,000
Software and IT Staffing - Fortune 500 Clients - Full Management
Mercer County, NJ
$10,500,000
Pool, Spa and Water Feature Maintenance Company
Tucson, AZ
$285,000
Award-Winning EPCM Service Provider
China
Not Disclosed
Chimney/Air Duct Cleaning Established 1982 #11106
Phoenix, AZ
$336,000
Buy or Sell a Service Business
Service businesses are some of the most commonly listed for sale on BizBuySell, and include a wide range of people and process driven companies that sell expertise or labor rather than physical products. Common businesses are home and commercial services (cleaning, inspections, renovation, HVAC, automotive services), business services (marketing, signage, printing, brokerage, coworking), route based and asset light operations (parking management, entertainment routes), and franchised service brands. These businesses typically operate on contract , project , or recurring service models, generating revenue through service fees, ongoing maintenance agreements, route accounts, memberships, or territory based franchises, often with relatively low inventory requirements and scalable staffing.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 4,778 |
| Asking Price | $374,250 |
| Reported Revenue | $652,347 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $162,780 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $180,000 | $374,250 | $900,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $316,604 | $91,293 |
| Median | $652,347 | $162,780 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,373,100 | $303,000 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.44 | 1.69 |
| Median | 0.74 | 2.61 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.12 | 3.66 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $374,250, though prices range from under $180,000 to well over $900,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $652,347 and owners earn a median of $162,780, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Service Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Service Businesses, revenue multiples range from 0.44 to 1.12, with a median of 0.74. Earning multiples range from 1.69 to 3.66, with the median at 2.61. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.74 times its annual revenue, and 2.61 times its annual owner earnings.
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