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Wholesale Perennial Nursery

Berks County, PA

Don't miss this great opportunity to purchase this wholesale nursery serving Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Chester and Lehigh County for over 35 years. The 1.5 acre location includes all equipment as...

$300,000

$300,000

Big Discount-Fajita Petes Development Rights

Harris County, TX

TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF HOUSTON. LISTING REF # 76931-641479 The Fajita Petes brand has been rated as a top food franchise by QSR Magazine, Fast Casual, and Market Watch! This is a unique...

$50,000

$50,000

19-Location Cemetery and Funeral Home Portfolio in 4 States

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Georgia

A sought-after opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable funeral service and cemetery business with a distinguished history dating back to 2002. This operation boasts 19...

$19,500,000

$19,500,000

EBITDA: $2,726,845

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

6 Location Car Wash Package For Sale

Georgia

HS Listing ID-63583 Discover a unique opportunity to own six car wash locations across Georgia. Each site offers distinct features and potential for growth. 2 locations less than 2 years old. 2...

$27,000,000

$27,000,000

Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!

Santa Rosa, CA

PRICE REDUCED! OWNERS MOTIVATED! This long established (1989) Sonoma County mobile and in house screen company has been serving this North Bay community for many years. The family run business focuses...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $235,000

Martin’s Bread Route – $143,000 - Oviedo-Winter Springs (UCF Area)

Winter Springs, FL

Martin's Bread Route FOR SALE Oviedo-Winter Springs (UCF Area) Seminole & Orange Counties Depot in Sanford ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Consider owning and...

$143,000

$143,000

Cash Flow: $62,190

Highly Regarded Real Estate Appraisal Firm

Florida

A reputable real estate appraisal firm with decades of experience in both residential and commercial appraisals. Their services encompass residential and commercial real estate appraisals, valuations,...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $272,085

B2B Broad-based Telecommunications Company

The Company is a broad-based communications provider serving business customers worldwide. The Company provides a suite of essential products, including hosted private branch exchange (PBX), video...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,465,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,465,000

Established Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - Orange County

Orange County, CA

This established Carpet Cleaning Franchise which includes three franchise territories offers a unique opportunity with over two decades of operational excellence. Since taking ownership in 2000, the...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $126,280

Quick Sale Opportunity: Established Cemetery & Funeral Home

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Illinois

This renowned cemetery offers a rare opportunity for ownership of a full-service burial and memorial business as well as a licensed Funeral Home in Illinois. With 30 acres of land, 19 developed, and...

$195,000

$195,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Cleaning Company-Services Central VA (SBA Pre-Qualified)

Virginia

Opportunity to own a well-known company that specializes in cleaning services with an established client list. This business has been serving central Virginia for over 35 years! The company is highly...

$485,000

$485,000

Cash Flow: $194,771

Specialty Commercial Contractor Serving Minnesota & North Dakota Areas

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

North Dakota

A third-generation, industry leading Specialty Commercial Contractor that serves East Central North Dakota and West Central Minnesota. The company specializes in steel wall construction, plaster, and...

$4,124,000

$4,124,000

Cash Flow: $512,447

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

FedEx Route (6119)

Ozone Park, NY

Net over $3,000 a week after all expenses including 1 F/T Manager and 1 Assistant Manager and drivers.....Gross annual sales over $1,170,000.....These FedEx Home Routes for sale service Ozone Park,...

$750,000

$750,000

Civil, Municipal, and Environmental Engineering Services

Muskegon County, MI

This forty year old civil and municipal engineering firm is the ideal acquisition candidate for a regional company seeking to expand their footprint, or a partial owner arrangement. Services include a...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $121,162

Snack/Cake Route for Sale - Staten Island, NY

Staten Island, NY

This well-established run, distributes major brand names of cakes/cookies to supermarkets, convenience stores, bagel stores & delis in the Staten Island area. This is a five day workweek, job, with...

$150,000

$150,000

Profitable Storage Solutions Franchise

Vancouver Island, BC

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a profitable business specializing in custom storage solutions, operating successfully in the local market since 2019. This business is renowned for delivering...

$720,000

$720,000

Cash Flow: $247,195

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JW Michaels Realty Services, LLC

Serving Clark County, NV

JW Michaels offers a variety of professional services for both business buyer and services Business analysis, marketability and financial consulting to maximize your profits. A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome.

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Professional Conference Planner

El Paso, TX

This company is entirely responsible for the planning, production and marketing of an annual two-day professional conference held in El Paso. The company has been producing this conference for more...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $134,007

New York Food Distribution Business For Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New York

HS Listing ID-63122 Well established business. Business and property for $7m. 20,000 Sq Ft refrigerated warehouse on approximately 4 acres of land. Fleet of trucks for delivery. USDA Federal...

$7,000,000

$7,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Highly Profitable and Award-Winning Resume Writing Service

California

This highly profitable and award-winning resume writing service, a leading brand name with a strong reputation in the industry, has helped over 4,000 professionals across the U.S. land roles at top...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $135,300

Commercial Cleaning Company

Davidson County, TN

Thriving commercial cleaning company serving a diverse set of clients, including medical facilities, retail spaces, and office buildings. With over 30 locations, nearly all under contract, and a...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $152,000

Professional Land Surveying: Owner to carry 20%

Austin, TX

This firm specializes in several key areas of surveying: Boundary, Design, and Construction Surveying, LiDAR Services for high-resolution mapping and analysis, and Quality Control Services to ensure...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $851,829

Environmental Consulting and Redevelopment Firm

Description: The company is an integrated group of environmental consulting and redevelopment firms, specializing in soil and groundwater remediation solutions. Key Aspects: • From 2020 through 2023,...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $355,984

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $355,984

National Property Management Company In Portland

Portland, FL

This is a busy, home based, real estate and property management business. We are one of the top property management solutions in the market. The sale includes modern technology, back-office support...

$198,990

$198,990

Cash Flow: $135,600

Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise

San Diego County, CA

Price reduced to $159,000 Franchise carpet cleaning business family owned since 1984. Franchise ranked number 1 in America by Entrepeneur Magazine with more locations than any other business in the...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Art Framing Business For Sale Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY

This business is perfect for a crafty individual or couple that is looking to promote their personal brand with luxury retail clients in a simple industry that requires minimum level business...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Successful Staffing Company

Wisconsin

This company is a proven staffing solution with significant growth potential. It is well established with a strong reputation for providing high-quality staff to clients in the clerical and...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

40 Year Old Home Decorating Business For Sale in Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, FL

HS Listing ID-63548 Asking Price: $699,999 Annual Figures: 2023 Gross Sales: $634,739 Net Profit: $328,460 Expenses: 2023 Total COGS: $230,102 Business Highlights: - In business for 40 years -...

$699,999

$699,999

Cash Flow: $328,460

Waste Management Services

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Iowa

Here’s an outstanding opportunity to own a well-established, reputable, and turn-key business in the growing Waste Management market. This business boasts a successful 50-year history and prides...

$8,200,000

$8,200,000

Cash Flow: $994,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Large 30+ FedEx P&D Routes, Absentee, NOT carveout, 8+ years

North Carolina

*** Make your offer today! Please inquire. *** - Since 2017, 8 years! - All vehicles to run the operation will be included F&C. - This contract just received the new 2024 PCAT, $200k increase in rates...

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,000

Top Rated Franchise - Bathroom Remodeler

Las Vegas, NV

Rare opportunity to buy a one stop shop for tub and counter refinishing, fiberglass bathtub repairs, and counter and cabinet upgrades. One of the busiest contractors in Nevada for counter & bathtub...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,200,000

Established Laundromat for Sale

Lynwood, CA

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a well-established laundromat in the heart of Lynwood! Successfully operated by the same owner for nearly 10 years, this fully equipped laundry business is...

$180,000

$180,000

UNDER CONTRACT-Decorative Lighting Business

Ohio

Well established profitable opportunity in the residential and commercial decorative lighting space. The business has a highly developed sales and marketing program and an outstanding installation and...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

SBA Apprd, Absentee, 50+yrOld Painting Co w RE NETS $1,184,697!!!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Queen Annes County, MD

Owner Absentee AAA-Rated Accredited Lead Painting & Restoration Company with Landmark Corner Property | Low Operating Costs High Profit Business | Operating in the Moneymaking Target Market from NY to...

$4,350,000

$4,350,000

Cash Flow: $1,184,697

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Quality Converting Shop Offers Cutting Services and More! (17966)

Delaware

Serving Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania, this B2B company provides sheeting, slitting, trimming, shrink wrapping and die cutting services. Thanks to strong client relationships...

$370,000

$370,000

Cash Flow: $122,689

Mesa and Gilbert AZ High Income Bread and Cake Route for Sale

Mesa, AZ

Price: $280,000 – Weekly Sales: $18,000+ This listing is for a turnkey bread and cake distribution route with locations in Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona. The owner distributes products from brands...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $156,000

Home Services | Flooring & Remodeling

Austin, TX

For sale is a thriving flooring and full-service remodeling business with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional customer service. This well-established company...

$936,000

$936,000

Cash Flow: $232,966

Relocatable! Party Rental Assets

Bannock County, ID

After 32 years in business, the owners are eagerly looking for a Buyer. Included in the sale is approximately $2,100,000.00 of decorations, tables, chairs, linens, trailers, box truck, tools for setup...

$750,000

$750,000

Central Indiana Commercial Electrical Contractor For Sale

Indiana

In business for over a decade, this central Indiana commercial electrical contractor provides high quality design and installation services to their clients. Whether or not the job is big or small,...

$795,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $269,690

Great Opportunity to own and operate a succesfull Plumbing company.

Katy, TX

Price just reduced from $315,000 to $280,000. This opportunity is a local plumbing company located in Katy, Texas that is committed to delivering honest estimates, fair pricing, and quality...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $127,425

Established Environmental Services Business

Warwick, RI

Established in 1957, this highly respected business has grown and evolved into one of the largest providers to Residential, Commercial, and Government Municipalities for tank installation and removal...

$695,000

$695,000

30+ year-old Wood Truss Company with 39% CF Margin

Clay County, MO

Wood trusses play a crucial role in home and commercial construction, often going unnoticed. Contractors, builders, lumberyards, wholesalers, and even DIY enthusiasts can benefit from the superior...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $443,182

Artificial Turf & Sports Fields with Nationwide Reach! (17962)

New York

From coast-to-coast millions of SF installed! With stable growth, the company currently specializes in artificial turf, sports fields and tracks. The business offers synthetic turf installation,...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Cash Flow: $452,306

POOL SERVICE AND REPAIR Excellent Customer base #11051

Mesa, AZ

This Pool and Repair Service has been in business for over 25 years and has over 50 long-term loyal customers. The company is a home-based business with very little overhead. It is doing so well that...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Technical Service & Event Management Company Servicing the Southwest

Offering a variety of technical and event coordination services that include lighting, audio, backline, video, rentals, outdoor stages, event management and set up for fairs, festivals, concerts,...

$2,999,000

$2,999,000

Cash Flow: $793,573

Costas Antonoulis

Realty Mark Cityscape

Serving Philadelphia County, PA

RealtyMark is a full service Real Estate company with offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. We are a group of experienced real estate professionals who live in the area and are very familiar with the local real estate market. We can help you sell your business or home fast, or help you find the business or home of your dreams. Come and visit us at one of our convenient office locations in Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Havertown, Langhorne, and Southampton in Pennsylvania, Marlton New Jersey, and Newark Delaware. When you are ready to buy or sell a business or home, contact us for a free no obligation business or home assessment.

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Long standing service business (Residential and Commercial)

Saint Louis, MO

This company has been around for over twenty years, has a great online reputation and is in an industry that is not going anywhere. There is both a safety component to this service and also cost...

$95,000

$95,000

Lucrative Promotional Products Business

Polk County, IA

This lucrative promotional products business in Central Iowa offers a unique opportunity to enter or expand into a thriving industry. The business offers a diverse client list of over 800 mostly...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $451,001

Well-Established Plumbing Business in Twin Cities Metro

Minnesota

Well-Established Twin Cities Metro Plumbing Business with loyal customer base of contractors and homeowners. Business prides itself in quality and exceptional workmanship and outstanding customer...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $383,910

Motivated Seller All New Equipment - Staten Island

Staten Island, NY

Seller highly motivated retiring and Ready to Exit Are you ready to take over a business with a built-in client base and growth potential? Just renovated! Brand new energy efficient washers and...

$440,000

$440,000

Cash Flow: $92,000

North Valley Opportunity

Pacoima, CA

Highly visible corner location on busy street with plenty of parking. Wide spacious aisles with room to move. Many new large capacity washers and dryers. Hybrid payment system accepting all forms of...

$358,000

$358,000

Exterior Construction

Utah

Well-established exterior construction company that has been a vital part of the local building industry for decades, offering top-tier design, fabrication, and installation services. With a broad...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,116,622

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

 

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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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