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:...
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:...
Cash Flow: $740,000
San Diego, CA
For Sale: Established Home Inspection Business Looking to sell an established home inspection business based in San Diego County and servicing surrounding areas. Our company has a solid reputation and...
$160,000
Houston, TX
SIGN THE NDA BY COPYING & PASTING LINK BELOW:...
Cash Flow: $9,400,000
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great part time route in nice areas. This 2-day route consists of...
$61,140
Cash Flow: $60,000
Riverside County, CA
Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA11920 Nice, established pool service...
$98,400
Cash Flow: $112,000
Lake County, FL
Don’t miss this Lake County route! These don’t come around very often. Stable clients and well serviced, well routed accounts with solid rates. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own...
$101,520
Cash Flow: $110,200
New Albany, OH
Step into ownership with this established service business backed by a well-known national franchise system. Located in the growing Newark, Ohio area, this business offers a protected territory,...
$70,000
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
Fort Wayne, IN
This home health care business has built its reputation on compassion, quality, and reliability. It provides an extensive range of services to meet the varied needs of seniors and other individuals...
$285,000
Cash Flow: $270,021
Cleveland, OH
This home care business provides critical services to an aging population that increasingly prefers to remain in their homes. From personal care and companionship to customized programs for those with...
$315,000
Cash Flow: $294,725
Available Nationwide
Empower organizations as their trusted advisor on AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
$100,000
See More FranchisesStamford, CT
This business provides essential home care services that allow individuals to age or recover safely in the comfort of their own homes. With personalized programs and proven systems, it ensures clients...
$339,000
Cash Flow: $311,194
Bellevue, TN
This home health business is positioned in one of the fastest-growing and most resilient markets in the United States. Serving seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $319,429
Poway, CA
Houston, TX
This home care opportunity delivers compassionate services to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or injury who want to remain in the comfort of their own homes....
$365,000
Cash Flow: $344,132
Lubbock, TX
This residential and commercial cleaning service offers a unique dual model, delivering everyday cleaning alongside emergency restoration. Designed for today’s market, it caters to property managers,...
$289,000
Cash Flow: $252,667
Geoffrey Warrell
LINK Business Fort Worth
Serving Tarrant County, TX
LINK Fort Worth LINK focuses on commercial business transactions in the Main Street Market. Our Business Brokers are highly trained and possess comprehensive business knowledge and specific industry expertise. LINK Enterprise specializes in high-net commercial business transactions in the Lower Middle Market. Our highly-qualified Enterprise professionals include former business owners and leaders, bankers, financial investors and advisors.
Nashville, TN
This modern restoration and cleaning business offers a rare combination of immediate service demand and long-term contract potential. Built around a flexible, home-based structure, the model is...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $292,222
Memphis, TN
This business opportunity blends two highly in-demand services into one powerful offering, floor care and property restoration. Designed to be recession-resistant, it serves both residential and...
$354,900
Cash Flow: $331,778
Indianapolis, IN
This business offers a rare blend of simplicity and scalability in the essential services space. Focused on both cleaning and restoration work, it generates immediate cashflow while building long-term...
$357,000
Cash Flow: $351,556
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
This is an excellent opportunity for a real estate investor to acquire a thriving shared workspace business and its stunning, modern Class-A real estate. Located in a highly desirable, high-growth...
$3,900,000
Hillsborough County, FL
Top performer in Hillsborough. This route is tightly contained within exclusive South Tampa. Well maintained pools by experienced technicians, great rates and the majority on auto-pay. Seller to...
$328,750
Cash Flow: $148,000
Available Nationwide
Prism Specialty Restoration (formerly ERS, ART, TEX and DFD) brings a strong reputation and over 30 years of experience to the EverSmith Brands platform by providing a robust range of specialty restoration services to help those affected by a disaster and other unforeseen damages. Whether it’s residential or commercial, Prism Specialties delivers effective recovery solutions to help contractors, adjusters, and the insured restore Electronics, Art, Documents, and Textiles. This includes Kitchen appliances, computers, works on paper, sculptures, leather goods, shoes, industrial machinery, and more!
$50,000
See More FranchisesEssex, VT
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Essex, Vermont area for $190,000! Company financing with $25,000 down! Currently grossing $736,684 per year in sales and nets an estimated...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $124,595
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jacksonville, FL
ESTABLISHED COIN LAUNDRY WITH REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY This well-established coin laundry operation presents a unique investment opportunity in Jacksonville, Florida's Duval County market. Operating...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
$4,070,000
Kansas City, MO
El Paso, TX
This opportunity combines the reliability of cleaning services with the high-margin potential of restoration work. Built for ease of launch and long-term scalability, the business offers a simple,...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $325,899
Detroit, MI
This business opportunity blends two high-demand sectors into one streamlined service model: residential and commercial cleaning combined with restoration services. The business is designed to be...
$355,000
Cash Flow: $349,234
Queens County, NY
Highly Profitable Service Company is located in a busy town of Queens County, NY. They are full service company covering more than 1000 clients for Digital Media Boards,Media & Decals Printing,Led...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Ann Arbor, MI
Offering a unique chance to own a business that reshapes outdoor living through advanced synthetic grass solutions, this company presents excellent growth potential. The artificial turf sector is...
$155,000
Cash Flow: $191,650
Greenville, SC
This synthetic turf installation business is designed for today’s homeowner needs: low maintenance, drought-friendly, and ready-to-use outdoor spaces. From family backyards to office courtyards, this...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $171,295
Columbus, OH
This youth enrichment business offers families a trusted, fun, and educational soccer program that helps children grow both on and off the field. With services tailored for boys and girls ages 1...
$82,500
Cash Flow: $64,891
Knoxville, TN
This youth sports business has become a leader in providing fun, engaging, and educational soccer programs for children ages 1–18. Built around the philosophy of teaching life skills through soccer,...
$84,900
Cash Flow: $66,172
Available in Multiple Locations
Secure your future in the high-demand $2.3B spray foam insulation industry with unmatched growth potential—powered by HorsePower Brands.
$200,000
See More FranchisesHouston, TX
This scalable home repair business offers an attractive path for anyone looking to lead a professional service company without the burden of traditional overhead. Designed to be both lean and...
$169,000
Cash Flow: $244,941
Lowell, MA
This opportunity centers around a home services model that is lean, scalable, and built for long-term growth. Designed for those who prefer to lead teams and scale operations, the business structure...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $273,137
$126,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
Fayette County, GA
This fast-growing franchise specializes in healthy, fast-casual meals. As a locally owned company with a physical store and café, the business prepares fresh, homemade meals using high-quality...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $129,261
Baltimore City County, MD
Well-established painting company located in Harford County, Maryland and also servicing Baltimore and Cecil counties since 2007. Known for premium quality, the business specialized in both...
$345,000
Cash Flow: $160,397
Available in Multiple Locations
The Designery is a proven, durable business that provides kitchen, bath, and closet solutions with over 15 years of high quality service.
$100,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a premier design-focused Specialty Contractor delivering custom window treatments and flooring solutions to a discerning and loyal client base in the LA County,...
$598,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
California
The Company is an established general engineering union contractor based in Northern California. It specializes as a one-stop-shop for exterior construction services of high density residential...
Mesa, AZ
Larger Well Equipped Coin Laundromat For Sale. Mesa area, approx 3032 sq. ft. Long Lease with renewal option. Water is included in the Monthly Rent. Seller shows yearly net profit at approx $65k, and...
$397,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Tampa, FL
A well-regarded law firm based in Tampa, Florida, with a strong presence in the legal market and significant potential for growth. This private sale offers an exceptional opportunity for a qualified...
$499,990
Evesham, NJ
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Are you looking to invest in a well-established staffing agency in a dynamic job market? The Express Employment Professionals office in Marlton, NJ...
$165,000
Lindsey Morris
Graystone International
Serving Harris County, TX
Graystone International was founded to bring industry-leading services to our clients. Our consultants bring a collaborative strategy to maximize the potential opportunity on all listings, acquisitions, and consulting. This allows us to distinguish ourselves from competitors, with expertise covering multiple industries. Graystone International uses a highly tailored process in every transaction. Our first priority is establishing a strong two-way partnership with our clients. The next stage is defining potential acquirers, creating compelling marketing tactics, gathering and analyzing data, drawing in supplemental prospects, and capturing as much value as possible while minimizing risk. By guiding sellers through the complex M&A process with our specialized expertise, we are able to ensure that deals are successfully closed and that clients are completely satisfied with the end result.
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $83,697
Indiana
Turn-key operation featuring 20 profitable FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery routes in the Central Indiana area. Business includes 21 well-maintained trucks (debt-free) and an experienced management...
$1,675,000
Cash Flow: $439,921
$125,000
Tampa, FL
Pinellas County, FL
The firm is owned by an established and well-respected attorney with over 40 years of legal experience in the Pinellas County area. As a graduate of the William and Mary Law School, he had a...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
Erie County, NY
The UPS Store franchise opportunities provide room for growth and expansion for franchisees, while The UPS Store continues to evolve their business model to best meet the needs of their customers....
$225,000
Available Nationwide
Love. Integrity. Mission. Excellence.
$75,000
See More FranchisesPonte Vedra Beach, FL
Ideal for someone wanting to start their own business or add on to a pre-existing lawn care business....
$125,000
Greenville County, SC
SBA Pre-Qualified! Take advantage of this turn-key opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Greenville County South Carolina. In 2024 the business generated revenues exceeding...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $159,638
Show Low, AZ
Pepperidge Farm Cookie Route For Sale Show Low AZ-$550,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #PepperidgeFarm #PepperidgeFarmCookie #PepperidgeFarmRoute...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $134,420
Payson, AZ
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Payson AZ-$29,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #SnydersLance #SnydersPretzels #KettleChips #CapeCodChips #LateJuly...
$29,000
Cash Flow: $31,387
Charleston, SC
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Charleston SC-$185,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #SnydersLance #SnydersPretzels #KettleChips #CapeCodChips #LateJuly...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $91,926
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
A Growing Opportunity Awaits: Unlock the Potential of a Thriving Greenhouse & Landscaping Business Welcome to your next venture — a flourishing, multi-revenue stream business nestled in the heart of...
$999,999
Fairhope, AL
This established home staging and design franchise presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Fairhope, AL's thriving real estate market. Operating successfully since 2015 as part of the Showhomes...
$345,000
San Antonio, TX
Award winning Landscaping and Irrigation company, serving San Antonio’s since 1974. The business has 40-50 employees and specializes in the residential market. Services include landscape design and...
$1,350,000
Blount County, TN
Here is your opportunity to own an established business which has been around since 2006. The business is a local location of an established franchisor with over locations around the country. The...
$275,000
Available in Multiple Locations
As the #1 and fastest-growing coworking franchise, Office Evolution offers an extraordinary opportunity to take advantage of today’s changing business world.
$175,000
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
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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