Tolland County, CT
LISTING ID # 35553 The Branded Transport business is now offered for sale. Currently, the business operates 22-25 routes daily, with a commitment to increase to 34-54 routes during peak periods...

Tolland County, CT
LISTING ID # 35553 The Branded Transport business is now offered for sale. Currently, the business operates 22-25 routes daily, with a commitment to increase to 34-54 routes during peak periods...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $459,434

Greenville County, SC
LENDER PRE-SCREENED with 10% BUYER EQUITY & SELLER NOTE of $89,215. Looking for a solid business that practically rinses and repeats? This 15-year-old pressure washing company in Upstate South...
$297,382
Cash Flow: $73,808

Cape May County, NJ
LISTING ID # 36794 This is an opportunity to purchase a well-established landscaping business in the Cape May County, New Jersey area, with 37 years of experience and a loyal customer base in affluent...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $115,000

Gulf Shores, AL
This cleaning company is a full service company operating in South Baldwin County. They work with rental houses or beach condos, giving them more than enough clients as the area has expanded massively...
$249,900
Cash Flow: $95,000
Wake County, NC
This established bookkeeping and accounting services firm has been serving small business clients across the Triangle for more than two decades. Known for its accuracy, reliability, and long-term...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $215,352
Jacksonville, FL
An established, manager-run junk removal and recycling business is available in Northeast Florida. Serving a massive territory that includes Jacksonville, Gainesville, and St. Augustine, this...
$319,016
Knoxville, TN
An established residential cleaning service business is available in a thriving metro area of Tennessee. Operating since 2006, this franchise has built a long-standing reputation for reliability and...
$225,000
Sarasota, FL
Step into ownership with this established junk removal and hauling business backed by a nationally recognized franchise. Serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties, this operation generated $820,000 in...
$160,000
Belmont, NC
Our exterior home pet services franchise system was established 25 years ago, and is the market leader in our segment. In fact, we are the nation’s leading B2C and B2B franchise servicing homes,...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
New Jersey
Profitable Semi-Absentee 2-Truck Fleet w/ Drivers & Dispatch – Quick Sale Asking Price: $299,000 (Quick Sale) Cash Flow: $83,200 – $104,000 (Current Performance) Assets Included: $100,000 (2...
$250,000
Available Nationwide
Impressive average gross revenue of $1,230,180!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!
$45,000
See More FranchisesDallas, TX
Step into ownership with this landscaping and property care business backed by a nationally recognized franchise. Operating in the Dallas area, this business combines brand credibility, proven...
$48,800
El Paso, TX
Step into ownership with this electrical services business backed by a nationally recognized franchise. Serving the El Paso metro area, this franchise has the infrastructure, systems, and brand...
$103,000
$125,000
Garner, NC
Cape Girardeau, MO
Step into ownership of this high-revenue appliance repair business backed by a nationally respected franchise brand. Serving Southeast Missouri, this well-established operation dominates its local...
$295,000
Jonesboro, AR
Step into ownership of this high-revenue appliance repair business backed by a nationally respected franchise brand. Serving Southeast Missouri, this well-established operation dominates its local...
$295,000
Misty Menossi
Grand Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Madison County, IL
At Grand Business Brokers, we do more than list businesses — we get them sold. We specialize in helping business owners make a GRAND exit — confidentially, strategically, and at maximum value. Whether you're ready to retire, step away, or just want to understand what your business is worth, we guide you from planning to closing with personal attention and proven results. We also help qualified buyers find and fund the right business opportunities, our listings get in front of serious, well-prepared prospects from day one. Why Sellers Choose the GRAND Advantage: 5,000+ Active Buyers in Our GRAND created database 50+ Buyer Inquiries in the First 30 Days for Most Qualified Listings Licensed Business & Real Estate Broker Deals from $100K to $20MM+ — Main Street to Lower Middle Market Our Full-Scope Services Include: Confidential Exit Planning & Business Valuation Marketing that Delivers Qualified, Ready Buyers Financing Support through SBA & Private Lenders Deal Structuring, Negotiation & Legal Coordination Buyer Representation for Those Seeking the Right Fit At Grand Business Brokers, we believe every business sale should be handled with strategy, care, and professionalism. That’s the GRAND Standard. That’s how deals get done — and done right. Let’s talk — confidentially — about how we can help you make your next move a GRAND one.
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
South Dakota
Opened for business in 2012, this company has been built from the ground up. Organically grown without paid advertising, this business is ready to be taken to the next level. Many aspects of this...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $155,087
Poplar Bluff, MO
Step into ownership of this high-revenue appliance repair business backed by a nationally respected franchise brand. Serving Southeast Missouri, this well-established operation dominates its local...
$295,000
Danbury, CT
Step into ownership with this established junk removal business backed by a nationally recognized franchise system. With nearly eight years of local operations, this business serves a densely...
$285,000
Staunton, VA
Highly Profitable Home Appliance Sales & Service Business SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING THE LINK BELOW: https://generational.tfaforms.net/4660083?DealID=a1LNw000000VyzB ALL LOIs DUE BY SEPTEMBER...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,033,000
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
See More FranchisesTampa, FL
Step into ownership with this established service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. Located in the Tampa-St. Petersburg Metropolitan Area, this business offers...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $62,000
Queens County, NY
The liquor store was established in 2004 by the current owner. The store is located in a strip center in a prime location with unique clientele.. They have a good mix of older affluent and young...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
$150,000
Charlotte, NC
Hudson County, NJ
• Recurring Revenue: Strong monthly membership base providing predictable, contract-driven cash flow • Semi-Absentee Model: Full-time General Manager and team in place for smooth, hands-off ownership...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Summit County, OH
This well-established, family-run restaurant and banquet venue has been a cornerstone of the local dining for several decades! Known for its upscale menu, warm atmosphere, and strong community ties,...
$249,900
Cash Flow: $133,368
Lake Mary, FL
Step into ownership with this established service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. Located in a high-growth Florida metro, this business offers built-in brand...
$150,000
Austin, TX
Step into ownership with this service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. Located in a thriving metro area, the business includes a protected territory and a...
$200,000
Coral Springs, FL
Acquire a well-established home inspection business with over 30 years of presence in the high-demand areas of Coral Springs, Tamarac, and surrounding communities. Located in one of Florida's...
$195,000
Vero Beach, FL
Step into ownership of a profitable mosquito control business serving the Vero Beach area. This home-based franchise offers a scalable, low-overhead opportunity with a stable customer base and a...
$99,999
Cash Flow: $80,000
Dauphin County, PA
Leading Provider of Customized Promotional and Personalized Items! SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING THE LINK BELOW: https://generational.tfaforms.net/4660083?DealID=a1LNw000000tRij ALL LOIs DUE BY...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Design Without Limits. Profit Without Stress. Own a home staging business with Set The Stage.
$75,000
See More FranchisesCedar Rapids, IA
This is an opportunity to acquire an established handyman services business with a strong presence in the Linn County area. Over the past 2½ years, the business has built a solid reputation, reflected...
$116,250
Cash Flow: $110,100
Onondaga County, NY
High-end studio concept specializing in personal care and beauty. This franchise resale opportunity has ~30+ individual private studios in each of the three studios for a total of 98 units. Each...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
$6,000
Boston, MA
Pottstown, PA
Trusted Full-Service Trade Show Company with 90% rate of repeat business!!! ALL LOI's DUE MAY 11th, 2025 SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING LINK BELOW:...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $740,000
Orlando, FL
This is a unique opportunity to acquire an established home inspection franchise in Orlando, Florida. While the franchise has a long history and is part of a trusted national brand, the previous...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 #1 In Category! Don’t Wait Contact Us Today and Be Ready to Launch Your Business by Spring.
$60,000
See More FranchisesBeaumont, TX
Step into ownership of a well-established landscaping and grounds maintenance business located in the thriving Golden Triangle region. This top-tier franchise is a recognized name in the industry,...
$299,000
Bozeman, MT
Looking for a business with immediate income, growth potential, and the backing of a highly respected brand? This property management business in Bozeman, MT, serving the thriving Gallatin County...
$104,296
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Washington County, TX
SUMMARY FOR 1600 S Day St. Brenham, TX 77833 Opportunities abound with this Victorian-style, mixed-use (Zoned B-1 Commercial/ Residential) property located on one of the busiest streets in a town that...
$725,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
Thunder Bay And Northwestern Ontario, ON
Unique opportunity to own a home and building inspection business, part of an SBA-approved national franchise. While operating with modest profits, the company delivers top-quality inspection services...
$37,500
Charlotte, NC
Own a profitable, SBA-approved picture-framing franchise. Ideal for entrepreneurs with business savvy and a love of art. This business operates in a $6 billion market with high margins, minimal...
$325,000
Kenneth Li
Southwest Realty Group
Serving Harris County, TX
Kenneth Li is the broker/ owner of Texas George Realty, Inc. DBA Southwest Realty Group, a full service real estate firm in Houston, Texas since 1988. Throughout the two decades of his professional career, he has been committed to excellence in real estate development for his community. Kenneth Li is known as a real estate specialist, developer and consultant. He was born in Taiwan and raised in Hong Kong and came to Houston in 1981. Kenneth was the founder of Texas George Realty, which was later named one of the top ten outstanding Asian-owned businesses in Houston by the “Houston Post”. Kenneth acquired Century 21 Southwest franchise in 1997 and later converted into Southwest Realty Group. Kenneth Li was considered a pioneer of Chinatown by the “Houston Chronicle” and said that he was the real estate broker aided growth of community and used his success there as an entry into the mainstream in both residential and commercial real estate. (Houston Chronicle, Aug. 11, 2002). Under his leadership and influence, the City of Houston approved a budget of $21,000,000 to improve Houston Chinatown road reconstruction plan finished in March, 2015.
Miami, FL
Fantastic opportunity to own a successful home and building inspection company that's part of an SBA-approved national franchise. The company delivers industry-leading inspection services to...
$595,000
San Antonio, TX
Seize the opportunity to own a profitable custom framing business with an impressive track record! This FastFrame franchise consistently delivers quality service, attracting a loyal customer base and...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $61,016
$800,000
Sonoma County, CA
Marion County, IN
All Equipment Stocked for immediate Cash Flow. Turn-Key operation everything you need including Warehouse Inventory. 99% of machines have up to date Credit Card Readers. 72 Snack & Soda Machines plus...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $116,036
Denver, CO
This established carpet cleaning franchise presents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven business model in the growing home services sector. Operated entirely from home, the business maintains...
$164,995
Cash Flow: $47,780
Available in Multiple Locations
Join this high-demand, Low cost of ownership, minimal overhead franchise with excellent profit potential. Enjoy large Protected Territories with discounts for expanding into additional Territories.
$40,900
See More FranchisesMadison, IA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established electrical services franchise with a protected service area and strong brand backing. The business offers a full suite of residential and light...
$52,000
Omaha, NE
Founded in 1992, this 30-plus-year municipal, commercial, apartment building, and residential landscape and maintenance company provides services to Sarpy and Douglas County. The business offers a...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $590,000
Nashville, TN
This listing offers two fully operating Lash Studio franchises in fast-growing suburban markets of a major Tennessee metro area. Both studios deliver high-quality eyelash extension and brow services...
$250,000
Riverside County, CA
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Riverside County, CA that has been in business for over 40 years. The business has an excellent reputation...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $431,000
Middlesex County, MA
Trusted, Recession-Resilient Home Services Provider & Distributor – Established 1978 Step into ownership of a long-standing, recession-resilient home services provider and distributor with over 45...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
Palm Beach County, FL
Full featured route in Palm Beach. All of pools are concentrated in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Seller to include well established Name, website and phone for a smooth continuation of great business....
$636,000
Cash Flow: $250,800
Pennington County, SD
Turn-key operation featuring 23 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Rapid City area. Business includes 31 trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management team already in place....
$4,100,000
Cash Flow: $1,259,073
Placer County, CA
Rare One city offering creates amazing efficiencies. Well groomed clientele. Company's service rates are some of the highest in the area. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being...
$62,400
Cash Flow: $68,000
Cape May County, NJ
A 48 year-old Service Business in Cape May County, New Jersey has come on the market. The retiring owner has built a stable, well-run operation with a strong foundation for continued growth, and no...
$3,200,000
Cash Flow: $987,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Martinizing is the Most Iconic Name In Dry Cleaning!
$60,000
See More FranchisesAcquisitions 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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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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