Hamilton, ON
Purchasing the CertaPro Painters® franchise of Hamilton, ON presents a unique opportunity to own a strong, established business with a respected brand in a thriving market. Hamilton is one of...
Hamilton, ON
Purchasing the CertaPro Painters® franchise of Hamilton, ON presents a unique opportunity to own a strong, established business with a respected brand in a thriving market. Hamilton is one of...
$260,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Orlando, FL
Profitable Sod Wholesale Brokerage – Low Overhead, Remote, Scalable This is a unique opportunity to acquire a profitable, asset-light wholesale sod brokerage. Unlike traditional sod farms or landscape...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Brampton, ON
Asking Price: $125,000 (CAD) Cash Flow: Under $50K (CAD) Looking for a business that’s already established, turnkey, and backed by an amazing franchise support system? We’re selling our window and...
$100,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
Floor Coverings International of Myrtle Beach is an established franchise offering a turnkey opportunity with strong community presence and growth potential. Open since 2018, the business includes a...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $83,900
Warr Acres, OK
Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established UPS Store franchise with over 33 years of proven success. The store is strategically located at a high-visibility,...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $125,910
Martin County, FL
This well-established propane and natural gas installation company has been serving residential and commercial clients since 2007, building a strong reputation for reliability, safety, and exceptional...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $137,000
Macomb County, MI
This specialty food business in Macomb County is part of a fast-growing sector with limited competition and huge demand for charcuterie boards and grazing tables. Opened in 2022, the store is...
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Boston, MA
***Requirements: Execution of Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Proof of Funds (POF) letter demonstrating prequalification required for detailed information.*** Turn Key Boston Laundromat with Real...
$1,550,000
Lorain County, OH
Since 2000, the Company has proudly created distinguished outdoor spaces across Northeast Ohio. This family-owned business, supported by a team with over 100 years of combined industry experience, has...
$670,000
Cash Flow: $201,819
Stark County, OH
Profitable, turnkey wildlife removal franchise offering safe and humane solutions for nuisance animal removal. Backed by the industry’s largest name, this business uses a patented system with proven...
$595,012
Cash Flow: $206,009
Available in Multiple Locations
Blingle!, a HorsePower Brands company, stands as the pinnacle of outdoor lighting expertise, offering tailored solutions in landscape, permanent, event, and holiday lighting.
$60,000
See More FranchisesSpringfield, MA
Vending business featuring a network of modern, tech-driven vending machines. Each unit is equipped with the latest payment options—accepting cash, credit/debit cards, Google Wallet, and Apple Pay....
$159,500
Cash Flow: $129,000
North Carolina
SBA Pre-Qualified! An excellent opportunity to purchase an established The UPS Store franchise in the Foothills of North Carolina - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 YTD...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $153,756
$1,999,000
Orange County, CA
Newark, NJ
Vending Business utilizes modern technology for efficient operations. The business includes multiple vending machines featuring remote monitoring systems and digital payment capabilities. Each unit...
$197,100
Cash Flow: $156,500
Houston, TX
Vending machine business designed for ease of operation and consistent revenue. The business uses modern, low-maintenance machines equipped with remote inventory monitoring, touch-less payment...
$178,750
Cash Flow: $145,000
Doug Jackson
Capital Business Brokers
Serving Alexandria County, VA
Doug Jackson is Northern Virginia's Number One Business Seller. As a former owner of the world's largest business brokerage network Doug Jackson is one of the most experienced business brokers on the East Coast. And with more than 700 successful transactions, Doug's understanding of his market area is second to none. Call Doug at Virginia (703) 898-0888 Doug@cbbva.com www.CBBVA.com
Nashville, TN
Vending Business featuring a network of modern, technology-driven machines. Each machine accepts cash, credit/debit cards, Google Wallet, and Apple Pay. Monitor inventory, sales, and maintenance...
$159,500
Cash Flow: $129,000
Florida
Dominant Market Leader Serving Upscale Community + 38 Years in Business + Providing Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services (Residential and Commercial) + Serving Rapidly Growing Wealthy Community +...
$1,250,000
City Of Sunrise, FL
The fully equipped Caribbean Cafe for Sale in Broward County, Florida is ready for a new owner. Save time and money when compared to building your restaurant from scratch or purchasing this...
$85,000
Lansdowne, MD
Profitable Junkluggers Junk Removal Business – Established & Branded Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-established Junkluggers franchise in 3 thriving territories. This turnkey...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
Richmond County, GA
Turn-key operation featuring 20 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Augusta Georgia area. Business includes 20 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management...
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $561,909
Available Nationwide
Own a Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Business That Keeps the Food Service Industry Running
$100,000
See More FranchisesSt Joseph, MO
Turn-key operation featuring 11 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the North Kansas City area. Business includes 14 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management...
$1,995,000
Cash Flow: $564,536
Thomasville, NC
Priced to sell at $50,000. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise territory that includes all of Davidson County, Randolph County and the majority of Guilford County. Population...
$50,000
$2,650,000
Abilene, TX
Brighton, CO
*** NOTE *** PRICE REDUCED! Owner will consider all serious offers! This thriving business specializes in creating beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces for residential clients, with a focus...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $330,482
Beaumont, TX
The HomeTeam Inspection Service is the nation's leading home inspection franchise. Instead of just buying a territory to open a home inspection business with HomeTeam and be a part of their national...
$325,000
Baton Rouge, LA
The Mosquito Joe franchise opportunity is a great way to work for yourself while making a difference in your community. With the support of an experienced team and Joes all around the country, you're...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Atlanta, GA
Step into ownership with this established property management business backed by a nationally recognized franchise. Operating in a major metro market, this opportunity comes with a growing book of...
$100,000
Mercer County, NJ
Profitable dry cleaner in a shopping center, where there are many WELL-KNOWN national stores. The current business is returning to its pre-COVID level....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $137,000
Cook County, IL
This full-service commercial and industrial snow removal company has been a trusted name in the northwest suburbs of Cook County since 1980. Family-owned and passed from one generation to the next,...
$299,000
Spartanburg County, SC
Eco-Friendly Pest Control Franchise with Proprietary Misting Systems (Greenville & Spartanburg, SC) Established business offering impressive growth potential – all backed by eco-conscious innovation...
$120,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Black Optix Tint is a premium window tint and auto styling franchise built for owners who want a polished, modern operation backed by United Franchise Group. We focus on auto tint, paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coatings, accessories, and residential/commercial tint, delivering clean installs, an upscale showroom experience, and five-star customer care.
$60,000
See More FranchisesCook County, IL
For over 25 years, this well-established appliance store has been a trusted name in the Greater Chicagoland area, offering a wide selection of new and used major appliances, including refrigerators,...
$480,000
Cash Flow: $52,313
Cook County, IL
Conveniently situated in the south suburbs of Chicago, this clinic specializes in Autism Management through evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy by providing individualized,...
$960,000
Cash Flow: $221,979
$81,300
San Antonio, TX
Cave Creek, AZ
Are you looking for a business that transcends traditional consulting? This is a one-of-a-kind business psychic service that blends intuition with strategy, offering entrepreneurs, executives, and...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
Illinois
This business requires a compassionate individual who is willing to work with seniors and their families to find an appropriate senior living community. Here's your chance to own a well-established...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $69,293
Available in Multiple Locations
redbox+ Dumpsters - Solve Two Problems With One Innovative, Patented Solution
$250,000
See More FranchisesIllinois
This modeling agency has been scaling rapidly over 14 years. With over 1,200 well trained models, a staff that excels with the daily operations , and a clientele list that has long term contracts in...
$999,950
Cash Flow: $217,185
Las Vegas, NV
Looking for an Owner Operator Ownership to Take over this High Net Business. Owner Operator Average Net Over $17,000.00 Per Month Established and Operating since 2012. Easy to Run and Operate. All...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $207,120
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minneapolis, MN
This fully furnished triplex includes 9 total bedrooms across 3 legal units, currently operated as a hybrid rental business: Unit 1 (5BR): Active Short-Term Rental (STR) Unit 2 (1BR): Occupied by...
$689,000
Cash Flow: $97,548
Caddo Mills, TX
OLTEX Services presents an exceptional turnkey roll-off dumpster rental opportunity in the high-growth DFW market. This well-established waste management business has operated successfully since 2019,...
$350,000
Ontario, OH
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the Tracy, California station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $201,522
Ifti Ahmed
BTI Group
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms worldwide. Why Choose the Business Team Brokerage? I am a Managing Director with BTI in the M&A with sixteen years of experience dealing with different industries(please see my Profile attached). At BTI Group we have helped over 7,900 business owners successfully make that transition in our 40 years of business representing buyers and sellers. Some reasons why you might favor us in representing you are: 1. Experience – having sold over 7900 businesses we know how to get the job done and avoid common pitfalls. 2. Marketing Power – with 10 offices and 130 agents, we have a huge following of prospective buyers seeking to own businesses. 3. Confidentiality – our agents are all highly sensitive to confidentiality and our processes are all designed to protect the confidentiality of the sale. 4. Buyer Screening – let our agents do the time-consuming work of screening buyers so that only well-qualified buyers get to tour the business and meet with you. 5. You Run The Business – to keep sales, profits and hence value UP! We take the time to market the business, screen buyers, etc. to keep your time free. If you spend too much time trying to sell and let sales slip, the business value will suffer – we help you keep that value up. 6. Good Advice = since all we do is sell businesses we are your best source of advice on valuation, deal structuring, buyer selection, confidentiality, sale
Bergen County, NJ
Imagine yourself running a well-established landscaping and snow removal business that's been serving the community for years. You'll love the solid reputation this company has built - the kind that...
$1,350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Carnelian Bay, CA
Water company servicing 580+ water connections in beautiful Lake Tahoe. The company has been established for 60+ years serving drinking water to the neighborhood. Sale comes with water tanks, artesian...
$2,800,000
$50,000
Mankato, MN
Clark County, NV
Includes service technicians that currently service all accounts. Very seasoned successful seller will ensure a great transfer of accounts. Las Vegas area is booming in repairs and new pool builds...
$621,000
Cash Flow: $361,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Decades old, seasoned clients on this highly desirable route, many stops located in proximity to each other for maximum efficiency. These are established, choice communities with loyal, long-term...
$108,600
Cash Flow: $117,500
Available in Multiple Locations
Offering the best home-based pest control franchise available with amazing profit margins.
$50,000
See More FranchisesBaltimore, MD
Bimbo Bakeries Route For Sale-Baltimore MD-$139,000 Enter MD-50126 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/bimbo-bakeries-baltimore-md-md-50126/ #Ownaroute...
$139,000
Cash Flow: $76,877
Lincoln, RI
Landscaping Business For Sale - $89,000. Established since 2009, this business includes well-maintained equipment, a loyal customer base, and available financial records. Equipment includes a 2018...
$84,000
Daytona Beach, FL
This is a turnkey vending machine business designed for ease of operation and consistent revenue. The business uses modern, low-maintenance machines equipped with remote inventory monitoring,...
$159,500
Cash Flow: $129,000
Gunnison, CO
This tree service is a staple company within the community. The company has been helping businesses and residents with their tree needs since 2018. The company is highly revered as being the most...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Pinellas County, FL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Well-established pool service company serving Pinellas County and south Tampa (Soho/Davis Island) with a loyal customer base of 108 pools generating strong recurring revenue....
$130,000
Chicago, IL
This vending business offers a turnkey opportunity to provide snacks, beverages, and custom product selections through a network of advanced, technology-driven machines. Each machine features remote...
$159,500
Cash Flow: $132,000
Jacksonville, FL
Vending Business opportunity providing snacks, drinks, and custom products through a network of modern, tech-savvy machines. Each unit is equipped with remote inventory monitoring, daily sales...
$169,750
Cash Flow: $145,000
Philadelphia, PA
Home-based Vending Business provides snacks, beverage and customs options through a network of modern machines. All machines feature remote monitoring, inventory tracking, and support for contactless...
$168,500
Cash Flow: $142,000
Collin County, TX
Includes Business goodwill via Name and long time business phone number that generates steady new clientele. Dialed in and a great running group of maintenance technicians. Long time, loyal customers....
$625,000
Cash Flow: $277,000
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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