Florida
Highly Profitable and Scalable Expo Business – Based in Florida Asking Price: $325,000 Location: Florida (Home-Based, Nationwide Potential) Years Established: 10 Reason for Sale: Owner Retiring...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $137,500
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Profitable and VERY Scalable Florida Wedding Expo For Sale
6
Express Car Wash
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marion County, FL
Express Car Wash (reduced $250,00 to current bank appraisal May 2024) with built-in Flex Options recently completed and opened early November 2023. Car Wash Encompasses 2.3 acres of 4 total acres....
$5,050,000
7
30+ Yr Established Profitable Dry Cleaner | Turnkey, Growth Ready
Norwood, MA
- Established in 1992 – 30+ years of reputation and loyal customers - Strong contracts – IKEA, Hilton Garden Inn, HBO Studios, and more - Profitable & efficient – $287K revenue, ~$125K cash flow, run...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
2
High-end Residential Remodeling and contracting service
Fairfax County, VA
Established high-end residential remodeling and contracting business serving Northern Virginia's affluent market since 2011. This turnkey operation specializes in kitchen and bath remodeling, plumbing...
$1,180,000
Cash Flow: $1,105,092
3
Profitable IT Managed Services Biz with Federal-Ready Infrastructure
Loudoun County, VA
This profitable IT Managed Services and cybersecurity business serves a stable commercial client base across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, with a strong concentration in Loudoun County....
$349,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Hair Replacement - Recurring Revenue - Southern California
This full-service hair replacement business is known for its reputation as a premier provider of Non-Surgical Hair Pieces. Over 30 years in business the company focuses solely on providing hair...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $282,000
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
Beverly Hills, CA
Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Resale Opportunity: Established, Stable - Chattanooga TN area
Asking Price $244,000 Established: 2012 Business Sale Description: A Rare Resale Opportunity: Established, Stable, and Positioned for Growth Creative Colors International (CCI) has been a trusted...
$199,000
Profitable Pressure Washing Business in Maryland
Owings Mills, MD
Established in 2020, this Maryland-based pressure washing company has built a strong reputation for reliable, high-quality residential and commercial exterior cleaning services. The business provides...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $33,500
6
Home Improvement Siding Business in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$122,000
Cash Flow: $254,500
4
FranchiseBloomin' Blinds
Available in Multiple Locations
This franchise averaged 58% YOY growth DURING the pandemic with quick breakevens + 30% returns! Home-based, quick open & only one employee to start.
$125,000
Home Improvement Siding Business for Sale in Ohio
Columbus, OH
This business is currently open. Don't miss an opportunity to buy a territory in a cutting-edge home renovation franchise. This is not your average siding company; we leverage technology and strategic...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $323,500
5
Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise
Sacramento County, CA
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning Franchise offers carpet cleaning, upholstery, tile & grout, and hardwood floor cleaning services. This is a fantastic opportunity with immediate customers waiting to...
$115,000
3
Steady Travel Services Business
$450,000
Durango, CO
Home Improvement Siding Business in Delaware, DE
Wilmington Manor, DE
Don't miss an opportunity to get a promising business within a fast developing franchise specializing in home renovations. As the business owner, your role will be focused on team leadership and...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $308,400
4
Open, Operating and Profitable Home Healthcare Franchise Resale
Fair Oaks, CA
Our franchise owners provide home care and personal assistance to individuals who are aging, disabled or rehabilitating, which allows clients to remain living independently at home. Through training...
$390,000
Cash Flow: $92,000
Merrell Stout
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Greenville County, SC
Viking's leadership in the industry has pioneered and set the professional standard by which all Intermediary firms are measured. Viking Mergers & Acquisitions is committed to work diligently with every client, as an advocate providing a comprehensive consultative approach to each and every business transaction. Our goal is clear: to maximize the value you derive from buying a business.
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Cincinnati Owner Absentee Mold Remediation Service Business
Cincinnati, OH
DISCOUNTED PRICE TO $120K Mission To provide an effective, affordable solution that eliminates indoor pathogens in order to improve the health and quality of life of our customers. Ideal Buyer This...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $52,534
Very PASSIVE, reputable business with GREAT potential **PENDING**
Pontotoc County, MS
Metal House Plans, LLC on cruise control for years. I haven't added a new plan, haven't spent a dime on marketing, and I rarely even look at the dashboard. Despite that, it netted around $20k in...
$285,000
EBITDA: $18,500
4
Home Services - Huge Profits and Scales Easily! Only $99,000
Charleston County, SC
Own a proven Crawl Space Ninja franchise operating in the Charleston area. This resale includes exclusive territory rights and a full business-in-a-box framework: operational systems, training,...
$99,000
2
$2,000+ Take Home Week 1! Established Pet Service Franchise
Oakland, CA
Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has paying customers, active routes, and money coming in from day one. There are no startup costs,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $70,000
Home Improvement Siding Business in St. Louise
Saint Louis, MO
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $188,000
5
FranchiseGriffin Waste Services
Available in Multiple Locations
Let's Talk Trash: $661,800 AUV*
$100,000
Turnkey Online Cleaning Service with Remote Management
Philadelphia, PA
**Profitable Online Cleaning Business for Sale in Philadelphia** **Overview** Own a thriving, fully remote cleaning service operating in the heart of Philadelphia, designed for easy management from...
$14,999
Fastest Labs of Tempe | TURNKEY-Top 500 Franchise Opportunity!
Tempe, AZ
Unlock the opportunity to be part of Fastest Labs, one of the world’s most prestigious and rapidly growing franchises, recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine. Here's your chance to own a business that...
$150,000
2
Established, Open and 6 Years Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
$510,000
Louisville, KY
Highly Rated Tutoring Franchise – Strong Growth Potential - Massapequa
Massapequa Park, NY
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER FRANCHISE - MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY Established tutoring franchise opportunity in Massapequa Park, Nassau County offering exceptional growth potential in the rapidly expanding...
$20,000
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Professional Grant Writing and Project Management
Alaska
Professional Grant Writing and Project Management - Alaska-Based Opportunity Established in 2003, this successful grant writing and project management firm specializes in serving rural Alaskan Tribal...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
4
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
This Northern California Plumbing & Septic Business was started in 1971 and has been owned and operated for the past 35 years by the current owner and his wife. This business operates 7 days per week,...
$3,160,000
2
Established Route - $17,500/week average sales - 23% margin
Mentor, OH
Established and well-maintained Pepperidge Farm bread route located in Lake county Ohio with a protected territory and consistent customers. This route has predictable weekly sales and is ideal for an...
$475,000
Area Rug & Floor Cleaning Service-Retiring after 50+ Years!
Prescott, AZ
Established Full-Service Cleaning Business - 50+ Years of Market Leadership Well suited for an owner operator Retirement This exceptional dual-division cleaning service has been the premier provider...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $96,500
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11 FedEx P&D Routes - North Ohio
Ohio
Established FedEx Pickup & Delivery Route Operation - Cleveland, OH This profitable logistics business operates 11 FedEx P&D routes serving North Ohio with $1,300,000 in annual revenue. Established in...
$350,000
Established Medical Facility Cleaning Business
Bridgeport, CT
Strategic Staff Support Services, LLC is an established medical facility cleaning business serving healthcare clients across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. Founded in 2019, this privately...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $52,968
Franchise1-800 Packouts
Available in Multiple Locations
Recession-resistant contents restoration franchise—insurance-driven leads, high-ticket jobs, and scalable growth.
$100,000
High demand recession proof high profit business.
Florida
Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business. By duplicating my business model .Training and ongoing support provided.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
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Established Profitable Business for Sale
West Chester, PA
Established and Profitable Landscaping & Yard Services Business - Paoli / Malvern, PA This well-established landscaping and yard services company has been serving Chester County since 1990, building...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Promotional Products & Apparel Business
$159,500
Harris County, TX
Outdoor Shooting Range/Firearms Saftey and Retailer, South Florida
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Okeechobee, FL
Premier Outdoor Shooting Range Available in South Florida Explore an exceptional opportunity with this expansive 96-acre outdoor shooting range, ideally located in South Florida. This vast property...
$9,500,000
77
Small engine & outdoor power equipment service business for sale in VB
Virginia Beach, VA
Established Small Engine & Outdoor Power Equipment Service Business - Virginia Beach This turnkey small engine and outdoor power equipment service business has been successfully serving Virginia Beach...
$147,000
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FranchiseMighty Dog Roofing
Available in Multiple Locations
Build a high-revenue roofing business with cutting-edge tech, low overhead, and award-winning support—powered by HorsePower Brands.
$75,000
Established Fitness Center Opportunity Awaits You in Great Market!
Fulton County, GA
Unbeatable Business Opportunity Awaits You! Take charge of your future with this extraordinary chance to own an 8,200-square-foot, state-of-the-art, 24/7 fitness center located in the bustling West...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $194,221
4
Mobile Crane and Lift Service with Strong Management Team
Utah County, UT
The Company has been a prominent player in the mobile crane and lift service industry for over 25 years. The Company has expansive knowledge about most every type of lift needed in the residential,...
$5,000,000
Cash Flow: $978,219
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Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
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Remotely Run Domestic Cleaning Business
Richmond County, NY
Transforming Home Cleaning Services in New York - Your Premier Online Cleaning Partner Welcome to a revolutionary approach to home cleaning in New York! Our business stands out with its 100% online...
$18,000
Squeegee Squad Franchise Opportunity Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Business Description Window Cleaning Business - in Las Vegas Nevada This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take over a small residential customer base. If you are looking for a recession...
$100,000
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Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Cook County, MN
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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Certified Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Consulting
Florida
Highly esteemed, well-known, top quality Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Engineering firm, established in Florida in 1986. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) needed to take over firm. Business...
$695,000
2
High Profit Window Cleaning Company in Raleigh!
Raleigh, NC
Great opportunity to be your own boss and own a high profit business franchise in the thriving home and commercial service industry and in an attractive market! Lead Generation... This business is the...
$75,000
EBITDA: $75,000
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Fire Sale – Branded Apparel & Promotional Products Business
$39,500
Harris County, TX
UNICORN- high yield, recession resistant fortress: Proven cash flow
Ocean County, NJ
This b2b and b2c highly profitable service business offers twelve specialized restoration services and demonstrates strong potential for both organic and strategic growth. The operation addresses...
$450,000
5
Landscape Business and Material Yard For Sale
Fresno, CA
Opportunity to purchase 559 Pro Landscape a well-established landscape company with a proven track record of top rankings and steady and scalable profitability in the Fresno area. This turnkey...
$975,000
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FranchiseBest Option Restoration
Available in Multiple Locations
A trusted national leader in the disaster restoration industry
$50,000
Turnkey Airbnb Business for sale | Miami | E-2 Visa Eligible
Miami, FL
Turnkey Airbnb business with 5 STR-approved, fully furnished units in Miami’s top neighborhoods — Brickell and Downtown. This portfolio delivers 80%+ occupancy, strong ADR, and Strong ROI with systems...
$259,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
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Yellowsack, Unique dumpster bags in SF Bay and LA
Redwood City, CA
Only contact me through the webpage and do not call customer service about the sale. We are a profitable, tech-driven waste removal business operating in a large and growing market. Customers easily...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
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Durable medical equipment business AND CLIA-Certified High-Complexity
This is a turnkey Durable Medical Equipment (DME) business for sale, fully licensed with an active PTAN (Provider Transaction Access Number) and ready for Medicare billing. The business is structured...
$450,000
3
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
Desert Hot Springs, CA
This commercial landscaping business offers services including irrigation repair, landscape maintenance, landscape installation, and subcontracted tree work. Business is 100% commercial, the company...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Home Improvement Siding Business in Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $238,000
4
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Mankato, MN. Very Profitable!
Mankato, MN
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established residential & commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession...
$50,000
5
Established Insulation Business| Scalable Model + National Brand Power
Rocky Hill, CT
Imagine walking into a business that’s already built, already earning, and already making a difference. This is your chance to own a fully operational Koala Insulation franchise—backed by national...
$390,000
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Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
Marin County, CA
Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...
$548,000
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Home Improvement Siding Business in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$138,500
Cash Flow: $302,800
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FranchiseSpherion Staffing & Recruiting
Available Nationwide
Generate $5.6 million in annual revenue* with America’s most-awarded staffing franchise. Ranked #63 overall on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and a Franchise Business review Top Franchise. Grow your income empowered by our vibrant, supportive corporate team and franchise community.
$350,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
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Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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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:
- Appliance Repair Businesses
- Architecture and Engineering Firms
- Catering Companies
- Cleaning Businesses
- Commercial Laundry Businesses
- Dry Cleaners
- Funeral Homes
- Landscaping and Yard Service Businesses
- Laundromats and Coin Laundry Businesses
- Locksmith Businesses
- Medical Billing Businesses
- Pest Control Businesses
- Property Management Businesses
- Security Businesses
- Staffing Agencies
- Waste Management and Recycling Businesses
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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