Toronto, ON
This established Five Star Painting® business in the Greater Toronto Area has been serving residential and commercial clients for over 15 years. With six exclusive territories and more than 10,000...
Toronto, ON
This established Five Star Painting® business in the Greater Toronto Area has been serving residential and commercial clients for over 15 years. With six exclusive territories and more than 10,000...
$60,000
New Jersey
Tucked away in the countryside, this charming venue blends rustic elegance with modern convenience. Surrounded by mature trees and thoughtfully landscaped grounds, it offers a serene backdrop for...
$769,000
Cash Flow: $381,000
Plano, TX
Step into ownership with this established service business backed by a well-known, highly regarded national franchise. Located in the thriving Dallas–Fort Worth metro, this business offers built-in...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $112,000
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
Seize the opportunity to acquire a well-established home inspection business with more than 30 years of presence in Coral Springs, Tamarac, and nearby high-demand areas. This franchise operates in one...
$250,000
New Jersey
Confidential opportunity to purchase a steady, contract-based, low-maintenance remote master license covering a large regional territory (NJ, NY, PA, DE, OH, MI, KY, VA, MD, DC). This business brings...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $204,832
Maryland
Rare Service Business Opportunity! $760,000 worth of Vehicles and Equipment included! This well-established luxury outdoor firm offers a complete suite of services, from high-end landscape...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $709,000
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
New York
This profitable, process-driven video production company operates without day-to-day owner involvement, supported by a skilled full-time team and documented SOPs for a seamless transition to a new...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $409,138
Available Nationwide
Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading home improvement services franchise.
$50,000
See More FranchisesTampa, FL
Step into ownership with this landscaping and property maintenance business backed by a nationally recognized franchise. This resale includes an exclusive territory in a strong service area, providing...
$35,000
Wayne County, NY
Looking for a flexible, high-margin seasonal business with minimal owner involvement? This established 30-year operation is a leader in its niche, offering a turnkey opportunity with a long-term...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $730,000
$60,000
Muscogee County, GA
Columbus, OH
Step into ownership of a well-established junk removal business serving the Columbus metro area. With over 15 years in operation, this business benefits from strong brand recognition, a 30% return...
$720,000
Toronto, ON
Step into ownership of a well-established painting business serving residential and commercial clients in Greater Toronto. Backed by a highly regarded franchise, this home-based business offers a...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $87,336
James D. (Jim) Orum
The Lone Star Consultancy
Serving Texas
Regardless of the size of the business you want to 'buy' or 'sell', we are experienced in the process from both sides. We will assist with Business Valuations to determine a marketable ' Asking Price'. We will advise from the LOI, due diligence, data room through a successful 'closing'.
Richmond City County, VA
Light & Raphael is pleased to offer a property maintenance company for sale in Richmond, VA. The company provides services to the Greater Richmond area including Charlottesville. The business...
$280,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Founded over a century ago and located in the Midwest, this company is a leading provider of scrap metal recycling services, specializing in the collection, processing, sorting, and baling of ferrous...
$22,381,000
Cash Flow: $2,953,000
Orlando, FL
Step into ownership with this well-established home inspection franchise in Orlando, Florida. With over two decades of success, this business is part of a trusted national brand that boasts 40+ years...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Beaumont, 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
Available in Multiple Locations
Want To Be Your Own Boss? Join PlumbingPro, a very lucrative and disruptive service franchise with an Executive Business Model
$100,000
See More FranchisesIndianapolis, IN
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own a leading junk removal business that’s part of an SBA-approved, nationally recognized franchise. Serving Central Indiana, this business stands out...
$700,000
West Palm Beach, FL
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own a top-tier junk removal business that’s part of an SBA-approved, nationally recognized franchise. This industry-leading business proudly serves...
$175,000
$1,000,000
Ohio
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
Bethlehem, PA
Fantastic opportunity to be your own boss? This successful ground maintenance business offers immediate income and growth potential. Backed by a leading, SBA-approved franchise, this business provides...
$241,750
Cash Flow: $104,563
Florida
Exciting piano business helps to bring music into the lives of many homes! As well as churches and institutions. New pianos, digital pianos and keyboards from top makers, where we have exclusive...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $120,001
Fort Valley, GA
National Mortgage Field Services (NMFS.com) has established itself as a leader in the mortgage field services industry with over 15 years of expertise. Our website is a reliable source of information...
$1,500,000
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
Available Nationwide
Ace Handyman Services, owned by Ace Hardware, is a home services business that focuses on solving customer's small to large size handyman projects in the home and commercial space.
$75,000
See More FranchisesLas Vegas, NV
We are an established vehicle registration and title service in Las Vegas NV. We have been in business for over 6 years and have thousands of repeat customers per year. We have an established client...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
Tennessee
Project Legacy, located in one of the fastest growing, wealthiest areas in the US, designs and installs custom window coverings and closets for homes of all sizes and has been in operation for 21...
$515,000
Cash Flow: $165,000
$179,900
Charlottesville County, VA
Wake County, NC
Our office has been retained to sell this competitive business brokerage firm in the Raleigh/Durham market. This is a rare opportunity to step into the booming business of selling businesses with an...
$299,999
Cash Flow: $291,000
Denver County, CO
- SBA eligible for qualified buyers - Owner is retiring from the business - All trucks are in excellent condition - All routes are dispatched from the same terminal...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $338,839
Available Nationwide
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$50,000
See More FranchisesKnoxville, TN
*** This route is already FedEx 2.0 - Current contract with Express included that runs thru January of 2027. • SBA Eligible:** This business is SBA eligible for qualified buyers. To qualify, the...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $417,895
Sarasota, FL
Step into a fully operational, revenue-generating fencing franchise with an established presence in a high-demand market. This is not a startup—this business is already up and running with trained...
$425,000
Spanish Fork, UT
Mobile Soda Shop in Utah County. Absolutely everything that you'll need is included! Established in April 2024, and currently operating part-time. It is still going and has some events scheduled so...
$40,000
Houston, TX
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped and operational laundromat located near the high-traffic intersection of I-45 North & Beltway 8. Surrounded by a high density of...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Northampton County, PA
Nice set of 12 routes in desirable area: -Newer trucks included in the purchase price -Compact service territory made up of upper and middle class areas -SBA financing available to qualified buyers...
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $322,351
Wayne Elam
Commercial Realty Solutions
Serving Wright County, MN
We are a full service commercial real estate and business brokerage providing services to Buyers, Sellers and Investors in Central Minnesota. We represent property Owner's wanting to sell or lease their properties, tenant and buyer representation, Business Owners interested in selling or buying commercial businesses and Investors looking for investment opportunities.
Eureka, MO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Eureka, Union, and Pacific, Missouri region for $75,000! Currently generating an estimated $408,772 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $63,991....
$75,000
Cash Flow: $63,991
Titusville, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Titusville, Florida region for $105,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $54,500 down. In addition a 10% cash reserve of the...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $66,160
$203,446
New York, NY
Zionsville, IN
This business brings a fresh approach to property maintenance by focusing entirely on one service and doing it exceptionally well. Power washing is often overlooked, but this model treats it as the...
$369,000
Cash Flow: $336,538
Toledo, OH
This is a power washing business designed with growth in mind. Everything from the proprietary wash system to the job scheduling process is built for speed and consistency. The focus on a single core...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $208,726
Available in Multiple Locations
Make big profits cleaning grills and barbecues, with this franchise earning 83.55% in Gross Profit Margins!
$100,000
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This business is all about clarity. It’s not juggling multiple services. Instead, it does one thing extremely well, surface power washing with a process built for output. The results are easy to...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $215,117
Charleston, WV
This exterior care business is built on speed, performance, and scalability. Designed for residential and commercial cleaning, it uses a proprietary wash method that allows teams to complete more jobs...
$349,900
Cash Flow: $304,585
Temple, TX
This residential and commercial cleaning service offers something most businesses don’t, a clear niche. With over 30 years of track record and a standout wash system, this company delivers faster...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $418,921
Fairfield, CT
This is a rare chance to own a high-demand property care business specializing in power washing. With more than three decades of success and over 100,000 customers served, this operation is built for...
$399,900
Cash Flow: $460,113
Las Vegas, NV
IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS AUTO REPAIR BUYER THEN TAKE A LOOK AND MAKE THE OFFER!! Terrific non-franchise auto repair! Nice clean shop in free-standing building with 7 bays (with 2 pits) and 5 lifts in busy...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $87,529
Columbia, SC
This restoration business has earned a reputation for delivering reliable, empathetic service to clients navigating property loss. With decades of expertise focused on restoring contents such as...
$239,000
Cash Flow: $195,839
Chattanooga, TN
This highly respected content restoration company has built a solid reputation over decades by helping both homeowners and commercial clients recover quickly after property damage. Specializing in the...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $138,556
Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise located in San Fernando Valley with over 100 Yelp 5-star reviews. Included in the purchase: exclusive territory with population of 300,000,...
$41,900
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...
Cash Flow: $1,033,000
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Wizard, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading dryer vent cleaning and repair services franchise that capitalizes on a niche industry.
$50,000
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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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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