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Structural Engineering Firm

Polk County, FL

This engineering firm provides structural design solutions for residential and commercial applications anywhere in the Country....

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $215,838

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Floor Coating Franchise Business for Sale

Houston, TX

This franchise specializes in high-quality floor coating systems, offering advanced polyurea and polyaspartic coatings that outperform traditional epoxy. Their coatings are significantly stronger, UV...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $111,042

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Utz Chips Route, Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA

Utz Potato Chip/Pretzel Route for sale in the Lafayette, Abbeville, Kaplan, Erath, and Maurice, Louisiana region for $110,000! Company financing available with an estimated $41,500 down. Currently...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $52,560

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Pool Service Route in Palm Beach County For Sale!

West Palm Beach, FL

****NO SBA OR E2 VISA’s**** Well-established pool service business consists of 103 residential and 1 commercial accounts, with a monthly recurring billing of $12,845 plus repair income. Pools are...

$154,140

$154,140

EBITDA: $180,748

Established Printing Shop - Startup Savings of $225K

Simcoe County, ON

Established Printing Shop - Startup Savings of $225K The Opportunity: Unlock a rare chance to own a well-established, profitable printing and branding business with savings of up to ~$225,000 compared...

$175,000

$175,000

Profitable B2B Center - Print, Promotional & Marketing Business

Pittsburgh, PA

Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Allegheny County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. Serving the area since 2007, this center provides print,...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Commercial Landscape Maintenance Business in Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

Commercial landscape maintenance business servicing the Charlotte, NC area for 17 years. The company brings in over $46K/Mth from recurring lawn maintenance revenue. There are a total of 82 accounts,...

$460,000

$460,000

Cash Flow: $183,295

Virginia's Leader in Roof Treatment and Exterior Cleaning

Dinwiddie County, VA

Established over a decade ago this service provider has become a trusted leader in Virginia's exterior cleaning industry. Specializing in gentle soft washing techniques, the company effectively cleans...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Established Event Decor and Party Decorating Business for Sale

Houston, TX

This is a well-established, 34-year-old event décor and party planning company based in Houston, Texas. The company provides custom décor services for a wide variety of events, including proms,...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $144,722

Southeast-Based Tourism Aviation Business

For sale is a highly profitable aviation tourism business consisting of two entities, operating from two prime locations in the Southeast. With over 15 years of operating history, the company has...

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,717,367

Franchise Property Management Opportunity

Beaufort County, SC

This business offers the right buyer an opportunity to become part of a well-established franchise that has made the process of booking rental properties online easy and stress-free. This is a...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $74,798

Profitable Cleaning Franchise – West Michigan

Michigan

This Franchise was established in 2017 and operates in several territories. It specializes in commercial cleaning and floor care and works primarily in corporate, health care, and educational...

$492,000

$492,000

Cash Flow: $159,291

O&G services company with FF&E and CRE included in listing price!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

El Reno, OK

This Oil & Gas Services company has been in operation for over 30 years. Their attention to customer satisfaction, reputation in the industry, and internal culture create a perfect recipe for the next...

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,302,885

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

7 Office Staffing System in California

$8,500,000 - Ontario, CA

$8,500,000

Ontario, CA

Better Made Chips Route, Tawas, MI

Iosco County, MI

Better Made Chips Route available for qualified prospects in Tawas, Michigan and the surrounding area for $25,000! Currently this route has 81 accounts and averages an estimated $7,115 in weekly...

$25,000

$25,000

Luxury Custom Outdoor Living Spaces & Pool Construction Company

Collin County, TX

The company was founded in 2002 by an industry veteran with over 45 years of experience in custom pool construction and outdoor living environments. Prior to founding, the owner began his career...

$960,000

$960,000

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Highly Scalable with Modern Technology Vending Business

Trenton, NJ

Home Based 12 Vending Machines. Each machine functions as a compact, self-serve mini-convenience store, offering a diverse product mix including snacks, beverages, office supplies, wellness products,...

$199,063

$199,063

Cash Flow: $144,000

Underground Construction Company

Omaha, NE

This well-established Underground Construction Business is for sale in Nebraska. The company has established itself as a trusted underground utility contractor in the surrounding area, frequently...

$1,725,000

$1,725,000

Cash Flow: $511,922

Residential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance

Riverside County, CA

Thriving Southern California Pool Construction Business – 28 Years of Excellence This established pool construction company has been designing and building custom swimming pools across Southern...

$580,000

$580,000

Cash Flow: $366,280

Flowers Bread Route, Plattsburgh, NY

Plattsburgh, NY

Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Plattsburgh, New York region for $99,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $38,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $62,651

Event Rentals Everything Anything Possible Needed !!!

Rhode Island

All rentals needed for parties of any type. From tents, chairs, to clowns, magicians, jogglers, animals, lighting. From holiday events, Birthday, retirement, graduation, etc events. Full staff...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $252,553

Established Commercial Sign manufacturer

Garden Grove, CA

Full-service sign company located in North Orange County. Established in 1996, .Specialize in meeting the needs of homebuilders. Since then they have expanded and assist industrial and commercial...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $147,000

Deli, Catering, Prepared Foods

Rhode Island

One stop for Deli, Prepared Foods, Meats, Sandwiches Catering Etc. Takeout, seating indoors and outdoors Established for over 50 years. Very well known, popular local, neighborhood favorite. Take out,...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $257,000

Pool Repair Services

Rhode Island

Price reduced, owners says SELL All offers will be considered. Pool repair services, repair leaking pool. Replace, repair motors, heaters, filters. Opening pools spring time, closing pools in falls...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $25,325

B2B Promotional Products & Apparel Business for Sale

$130,000 - Rockingham County, NH

$130,000

Rockingham County, NH

Kaden Hultgren

United Franchise Group

Custom Tailoring Shop

Rhode Island

Price reduction !!!!Custom tailoring services, sewing ,reconstruction ,seam clothing, cleaning etc. Retail store front location. located on busy street. Owner looking to retire. Some seller financing...

$395,000

$395,000

EBITDA: $238,000

Professional Dry Cleaners

Rhode Island

Additional Price deduction !! !!!Dry Cleaner, established for over 30 years same location. Excellent reputation, steady active customer base. Dry cleaning, Storage, Alternations, Delivery Service,...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $53,219

Event Production Company

Rhode Island

Price reduced Owner must sell, Current backlog is 1.3million. Sound, Event, Production, Service Company Established for over 42 years. Well known throughout The Northeast. Installation, design,...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $174,652

Highly Rated, Profitable Event & Wedding Venue:Established Client Base

Fort Lee, NJ

Well Established Restaurant and Private Event Space. Highly experienced operators only. 500+/- seats free standing (19,910 square feet). Lucrative Repurpose opportunity for the right developer!...

$10,500,000

$10,500,000

Low Overhead Lead Generation Platform Making Up To 30,000 Calls Per Da

California

Low Overhead Lead Generation Platform Making Up To 30,000 Calls Per Day! - SC2220 Financial Information Asking Price: $249,500 Cash Flow: N/A Gross Revenue: N/A Down Payment: $249,500 This Northern...

$249,500

$249,500

Legacy Landscape Business – Trusted, Profitable, Turnkey

Warren County, OH

This long-established and highly reputable landscape design and maintenance company has been serving its community for nearly 60 years. Family and veteran-owned, the business is known for its...

$200,000

$200,000

Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business for Sale

Douglas County, NE

This is an established B2B service provider located in Douglas County. The location has built an excellent reputation for quality and service. This business has multiple revenue streams, normal...

$145,000

$145,000

B2B Marketing, Print & Promo Center - No Experience Necessary

Blaine County, ID

This is a great opportunity to buy a very well established B2B service provider in Blaine County. The business has an excellent reputation for quality and service. It provides print, marketing and...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $235,000

B2B Marketing Print & Promo & Marketing Business

Essex County, NJ

This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Essex County. The business has a great reputation and is well known for providing a high level of customer...

$635,000

$635,000

Cash Flow: $265,411

Newer existing drywall franchise at with low-mileage extended van.

Washtenaw County, MI

This business offers a simple, straightforward path to success for an owner who’s ready to roll up their sleeves. With no special licensing or formal education required, you can step right in and...

$60,000

$60,000

Cash Flow: $27,000

Remote Franchise Brand for Sale In The Cleaning Industry

$475,000 - Cypress, TX

$475,000

Cypress, TX

Flowers Bread Route, Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS

Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Wichita, Kansas region for $105,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $57,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...

$105,000

$105,000

Cash Flow: $62,585

Just $10k to get into our Wildlife/Animal Control Franchise!

El Paso, TX

This National Brand is backed by a NYSE Power House 24 Billion Dollar Company and offers 90% in house financing! They have many home services franchises and they all feed off each other. It’s like...

$55,000

$55,000

Booming Pool/Spa Business, B2B and B2C, residual income, growing

Chattanooga, IN

Pools, Spa and Water Feature Care is deemed an “Essential Service” making the pool business model a weekly recurring revenue/subscription model. The high profit margins and low overhead mixed with our...

$153,000

$153,000

B2B Building Maintenance Franchise w/ $600k+ Business on the Books!

Metairie, LA

Business-to-business sales and management company with Massive National Accounts operating in the $100 billion-dollar commercial builidng maintenance industry. In business since 1961 and franchising...

$177,000

$177,000

Painting Contractors Netting $85K

Cumberland County, NJ

The painting industry in the United States is expected to grow in 2025, with a projected market size of $42.7 billion. The industry is also expected to see more companies and employees joining and is...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $85,992

Flowers Bread Route, Chesnee, SC

Spartanburg, SC

Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Chesnee, South Carolina region for $120,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $61,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $66,552

B2B Print Promo & Marketing Business - High Volume Location

Deschutes County, OR

This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Deschutes County. The business is well known for providing a high level of customer service and has received...

$310,000

$310,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Established Plumbing Company With Master Plumber Available

Adams County, CO

This plumbing business is located in Westminster, CO and has established itself as a trusted provider of plumbing services in the area. With a reputation for quality work and reliable service, the...

$299,995

$299,995

Cash Flow: $55,420

Michael Canales

First Choice Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, FL

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5-Star Driving School in Upscale Houston Suburb

Harris County, TX

Professional driving school that provides comprehensive driver education and training services. The school offers a range of programs, including teen and adult in-class and online instruction as well...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $154,869

High Volume Agency with a second address Full Plant and Dry Cleaning

Woodland Hills, CA

Over 20 years in Woodland Hills serving the community with exceptional dry cleaning and laundry services as an agency. This location utilizes their own Plant and Full Service Dry cleaner located in...

$400,000

$400,000

Very Profitable Marketing, Promo & Printing Business - B2B

$375,000 - Lee County, FL

$375,000

Lee County, FL

Minuteman PressInternational

Minuteman Press

Branded Apparel, Signs & Promotional Products Franchise Company

Raleigh, NC

This Franchise Corporation provides services in the promotional marketing industry by creating a unique "one stop image shop" for branding companies logos and messages on all types of material and...

$275,000

$275,000

Mission's Tortilla Route, Washington County, VT

Washington County, VT

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Washington County, Vermont region for $120,000! Currently generating $497,568 in yearly sales and nets $102,888. Distributorship and territory are purchased...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $102,888

Consulting Practice – NW Houston & The Woodlands

Houston, TX

Step into a turnkey value growth consulting practice with a nationally recognized brand. This business serves the thriving business community of The Woodlands and Northwest Houston—two of the...

$40,000

$40,000

Cash Flow: $160,456

Appliance Repair Franchise Opportunity - Ready to Grow

Gallatin County, MT

The business is staffed by a team of experienced, certified technicians trained to service a wide array of appliances. Technicians hold certifications and brand-specific expertise, allowing them to...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $96,619

Martin's Bread Route, Douglasville, GA

Atlanta, GA

Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Douglasville, Villa Rica, Georgia area for $202,000. Currently grossing $457,340 per year and nets $95,450! Distributorship and territory are purchased through...

$202,000

$202,000

Cash Flow: $95,450

Martin's Bread Route, Clayton & Henry Counties, GA

Atlanta, GA

Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Clayton & Henry Counties, Georgia area for $207,000. Currently grossing $463,008 per year and nets $96,810! Distributorship and territory are purchased through...

$207,000

$207,000

Cash Flow: $96,810

Martin's Bread Route, Carroll & Coweta Counties, GA

Atlanta, GA

Martin’s Bread Route for sale in the Carroll & Coweta Counties, Georgia area for $237,000. Currently grossing $536,276 per year and nets $114,394! Distributorship and territory are purchased through...

$237,000

$237,000

Cash Flow: $114,394

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

Some of the most popular categories include:

 

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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