Calvert County, MD
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase two national Budget Blinds franchise territories in Southern Maryland - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues...
Calvert County, MD
SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase two national Budget Blinds franchise territories in Southern Maryland - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $233,594
San Diego, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Encinitas, California region for $195,000! Expected to generate $633,100 in yearly sales and net an estimated $86,558. Distributorship and territory are...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $86,558
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brownwood, TX
Turnkey Investment Opportunity Just 1 Mile from Lake Brownwood! This is your chance to own a fully operational income-generating property in a prime location! Strategically positioned along Highway...
$269,000
Cash Flow: $47,100
Myrtle Beach, SC
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina region for $175,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $93,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $99,112
Oklahoma
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $13,948 › Active Accounts: 24 › Listing Ratio: 15:1 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers room for...
$205,000
Houston, TX
This 4 years old-new laundromat is a rare value play. Equipment: $625K (2025 models) Build-Out & Construction: $270K Impact Fees: $200K That’s over $1.1M in real costs to build from scratch. Here, you...
$895,000
EBITDA: $178,379
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco DRE #02209032 Cynthia Randall DRE #01421980 Turnkey boutique restaurant in a prime location | Premium special event catering for corporate, family, and...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $87,865
Naples, FL
Well established Pool Route in Beautiful Sunny Naples, Florida. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I am a Naples local. My reputation is stellar. I have built this business from scratch. This is...
$55,999
Cash Flow: $54,000
San Antonio, TX
Pro Asset Advisors is proud to represent this SBA pre-qualified commercial & residential window tinting company based in New Braunfels, TX. This business was founded in 2009 and specializes in...
$1,070,000
Cash Flow: $357,645
Pittsburgh, PA
Unique opportunity to acquire a high-performing specialty restoration & remediation business with a strong local reputation and loyal referral network. This purpose-driven operation generated $598,099...
$985,000
Cash Flow: $335,589
Morris County, NJ
Established landscape and masonry company serving Northern New Jersey. Offers custom outdoor living spaces, hardscaping, lighting, and more. Strong reputation, skilled crew, and steady client base....
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $383,064
Garland, TX
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Dallas, Garland, Texas region for $115,000! Currently generating $655,148 in yearly sales and nets $94,563. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $94,563
Pittsburgh, PA
This full service home improvement/remodeling business was established in 1972 and focuses on (but is not limited to) kitchen and bath remodeling services. This brand offers a time tested business...
$450,000
$2,499,000
Denver, CO
Richland County, WI
Immediate ROI - A Profitable Portable Unit Enterprise with No Competition Over $570,650 in Equipment and Supplies Included! Step into ownership of a highly successful, portable business with 48% cash...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $308,234
Tarrant County, TX
Turn-key operation featuring 22 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Fort Worth area. Business includes 29 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management team...
$2,850,000
Cash Flow: $668,946
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving Charleston County, SC
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
Salt Lake City, UT
Established nearly two decades ago, this roll-off dumpster business has become a respected and recognized name in Utah’s waste management industry. With long-standing customer relationships — some...
$1,475,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Boise, ID
Double Tapp Range (DTR)-Premier Members-Only Firearms Training Facility + Residence Located just 17 miles east of Boise, a quick 2-minute drive off Interstate 84 and only 15 minutes from Boise...
$2,950,000
Cash Flow: $171,328
Colorado
Founded in 1972, this business has thrived for over a half a century in the Western Region of Colorado The business sells, installs, and maintains irrigation systems as well as providing landscaping...
$799,000
Cash Flow: $235,000
San Marcos, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration business. With modern vehicles increasingly reliant on ADAS, calibration is a required...
$219,000
British Columbia
Note: The Certificate of Practice needs to be held by a Registered Architect. Offering a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established architecture and planning firm located near the lower mainland...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $753,000
Fairhope, AL
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Fairhope, Alabama region for $182,000! Currently generating $626,842 in yearly sales and nets $115,752. Distributorship and territory are purchased through the...
$182,000
Cash Flow: $115,752
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established on-site shredding service has been serving both commercial and residential clients throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties since 2007. The owner is retiring and relocating,...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Bedford, TX
This B2B company is a full service office equipment dealer. They sell and service a wide range of brand name postage meters, inserters, folders, printers and related equipment including supplies and...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $32,666
$1,200,000
Winchester, KY
Hamilton County, OH
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a long-standing custom printing studio known for its quality craftsmanship and strong community presence. Specializing in custom apparel, promotional products,...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Bend, OR
We sell most major brands of archery equipment. Hoyt, Mathews, Bowtech, Elite, Bear, and PSE. We sell arrows from Easton, Victory and Gold Tip. We sell targets from 365,Morrell, Big Shot, and...
$400,000
Columbus, OH
Are you looking for a turnkey service business with a loyal client base and room to grow? This well-established pet waste removal company,operating since 2013, is now available for sale. Serving the...
$259,900
Cash Flow: $71,328
Westerville, OH
This business, established in 1985, is a reputable tree service company based in Columbus, Ohio. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including tree removal, tree trimming, shrub...
$229,900
Cash Flow: $78,126
Warren County, NJ
Owner operated home remodeling business that is very profitable and very well run. Impeccable reputation for home remodeling work the business performs. Great website-don't miss! Full training...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $158,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colorado
The Buyer will be purchasing two synergistic business entities along with the land and facilities for each. The Real Estate holds special permitting granted by the State of Colorado. One business is...
$3,069,350
Tuscaloosa, AL
This The UPS Store is located in one of the most desired areas of Alabama. Tuscaloosa is a rare market to OWN with one of the most respected Brands in the United States. UPS is one of the most...
$419,000
Cash Flow: $107,762
Ocala, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Silver Springs, Fort Mccoy, Anthony, Ocala, and Salt Springs, Florida region for $140,000! Company related financing available with an estimated...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $101,962
Middletown, PA
Tastykake Route For Sale-Middletown PA-$200,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BeYourOwnBoss #CakeRoute #SnackRoute #Tastykake...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $90,530
Valley Springs, CA
Dump truck, tractor, forklift and inventory all come with this business! It's fully functioning and has a good reputation for great customer service and friendly, on time delivery. Located in the...
$199,000
$40,000
Oakland, CA
St Tammany County, LA
Squeegee Squad is a cleaning and maintenance franchise that offers window cleaning, pressure washing, chandelier cleaning, and more. Customers include homeowners, businesses, builders, realtors,...
$125,000
Miami, FL
The full-dry cleaner has been in the exact location since 1997. Real Estate is not included in the asking price. The sale consists of this location and another three drop/pick-up locations, a Retail...
$500,000
Fernandina Bch, FL
--> WOW!!! Just Listed - Don't miss this awesome deal! Super fast-growing brand in one of the hottest home design and improvement segments! This category is HOT, HOT, HOT!!! --> Home-based business,...
$187,500
Jacksonville, FL
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the St. Augustine, Florida area for $265,000! Company financing with $72,500 down! Currently grossing $583,596 per year in sales and nets an...
$265,000
Cash Flow: $97,755
Sisters, OR
Amazing opportunity to take over a long-established and profitable business. The business has an ideal space that serves as both showroom, and comfortable space for client presentations and Shopping!...
$650,000
Spring Lake, NJ
Seize this unique opportunity to own a well-established, highly profitable dual business in a prime location with a phenomenal reputation in its community! This turnkey operation combines a successful...
$775,000
Fort Worth, TX
We Buy Houses® Territories Across Texas [Package] Cut Out the Middleman – Get Direct-to-Seller Deals Territories & Population Insights Dallas–Fort Worth Metro — Population: ~5.1 million Houston Metro...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $179,092
Ann Arbor, MI
Step into ownership with this established service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. This operation offers built-in brand trust, standardized systems, and a protected...
$160,000
Abby Spizzirri-Slager
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Sarasota County, FL
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Springdale, AR
Flowers Foods Route For Sale-Springdale AR-$115,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BreadRoute #FlowersFoods #Flowers #FlowersRoute...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $132,080
Rock Hill, SC
UTZ Foods Route For Sale in Rock Hill SC-$109,000 Enter NC-53869 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/utz-foods-charlotte-nc-nc-53869/ #Ownaroute...
$109,000
Cash Flow: $81,380
$600,000
Miami, FL
Reston, VA
We are experts in data warehousing and data modernization implementation, and we designed our solution to help organizations become data-driven by providing a low- and no-code data fabric, data...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,500,000
Dane County, WI
REDUCED - Recession Proof With No Competitors Immediate ROI - A Profitable Portable Unit Enterprise with No Competition Over $570,650 in Equipment and Supplies Included! Step into ownership of a...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $310,000
DeKalb County, GA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established screen printing and embroidery business with over 15 years of success in Atlanta. This business specializes in custom t-shirts, apparel...
$699,999
Cash Flow: $236,069
Las Vegas, NV
MEDICAID & MEDICARE - so hard to find! SAVE yourself 3 YEARS of time by buying this and fast tracking your path to business entry! NV Medicaid PAYS WELL! RARE opportunity for 2nd Gen diagnostic...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $40,277
Marlborough, CT
Profitable seasonal pool service with a perfect 5-star rating, serving an affluent Hartford market of 14,000 pools—most still untapped. The business launched in 2022, became profitable in 2024, and...
$89,000
Cash Flow: $37,866
Houston, TX
The firm provides Business / Contracts/ International Law / Tax Consulting and Tax Preparation, Real Estate, Estate planning, Probate matters and miscellaneous services. Countries with whom the Firm’s...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $551,078
Denver, CO
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...
$285,000
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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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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