Tarrytown, NY
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is an exciting opportunity to acquire an established Express Employment Professionals franchise in Tarrytown, NY. Located in a high-demand...
Tarrytown, NY
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Here is an exciting opportunity to acquire an established Express Employment Professionals franchise in Tarrytown, NY. Located in a high-demand...
$140,000
New Jersey
This highly profitable state-of-the-art entertainment center has multiple revenue streams and attractions for all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens. This 50,000 SF + one-of-a-kind entertainment...
$10,800,000
Cash Flow: $2,700,000
Menifee, CA
This well-established HVAC company has been serving both residential and commercial clients throughout Los Angeles County for over 16 years. Known for its commitment to quality and health-focused...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $84,109
Montgomery County, PA
This boutique fitness franchise operates in two prime locations within affluent communities, both running smoothly with experienced instructors and staff. The owner enjoys a flexible schedule,...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Elkridge, MD
This established testing lab is a prime opportunity to own a respected business in a booming, recession-resistant industry. Since 2017, this lab has evolved from drug and DNA testing to offering a...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $46,393
New York, NY
Network of 3 locations, across 60 blocks, in a great residential area of Manhattan. This boutique fitness/wellness model is part of a franchise with over 400 open locations. This is a VERY SIMPLE...
$2,600,000
Cash Flow: $536,000
Escanaba, MI
A well-respected local business in Escanaba, MI, originally founded in 1989, and located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We provide asbestos abatement work and recently have added a Pest Control...
$2,250,000
EBITDA: $500,000
New York
This is a rare opportunity to purchase an extremely well-established Electrical Contracting Company business along with its real estate property. For 50+ years, this Company has been servicing the...
$2,200,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
New Haven County, CT
Owner must sell! A highly profitable, 100% Absentee family entertainment center is for sale in Connecticut. The potential of this facility is tremendous, as the business is just a few years old and...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $220,000
Belmont, NC
This business is part of a proven franchise system delivering reliable pet waste removal services to residential and commercial clients. Customers enjoy dependable, scheduled cleanings supported by...
$140,000
EBITDA: $27,000
Available in Multiple Locations
75 million seniors need home relocation, downsizing, and estate sales services. Join one of America’s fastest-growing senior service franchises.
$50,000
See More FranchisesPennsylvania
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $16,004 › Listing Ratio: 9:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$142,000
Missouri
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $16,024 › Listing Ratio: 6:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this opportunity promises...
$90,000
$228,000
North Carolina
Tennessee
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $16,753 › Listing Ratio: 5:1 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers room for growth. › This bread...
$80,000
Ohio
Own a profitable portfolio of mainly dedicated solo runs! › 5 Dedicated Solo Runs › 1 Dedicated Team Run › 2 Unassigned Solo Runs › 9 Trucks › 1 Manager › Dedicated runs offer consistent, reliable...
$2,300,000
Cash Flow: $528,656
Lisa Marie Danielson
High Five Biz Buy
Serving Travis County, TX
Why Lisa Marie With High Five we help individuals and professionals explore the next chapter of their careers or investment journey through strategic matchmaking and values driven guidance. My work is grounded in trust, alignment, and long term success - with a focus on relationships.
Texas
Own a profitable & growing business in a residential area! › 35-55 Routes › 57 Trucks › 6 Managers › Efficient operation with a full time manager in place to run the daily operation. › Clean,...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $1,939,939
Charlotte, NC
Business Description: This fast-growing, tech-enabled marketing agency delivers high-performing direct mail and digital advertising campaigns for small businesses, franchises, and national brands....
$699,000
Cash Flow: $248,276
Sterling Heights, MI
Fibrenew Franchise Resale – An Unique Opportunity Step into a business built on craftsmanship, creativity, and community. This Fibrenew franchise is more than just a business—it’s a lifestyle with...
$89,000
Memphis, TN
If you prefer a proven business over starting from scratch, this resale offers the perfect opportunity. With established systems in place, a potential customer base, and a defined territory, you can...
$80,000
Jackson, WY
**UNDER CONTRACT ** Rare opportunity to own one of only two laundromats within a 45-minute drive of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, serving over 3 million annual tourists. This turnkey, passive investment has...
$1,900,000
EBITDA: $320,000
Available Nationwide
Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial electrical services franchise. With us, business ownership is shockingly simple!
$65,000
See More FranchisesCollier County, FL
Established in Naples, Florida this well-respected air conditioning company has built a reputation for reliability, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service. With several years of...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $292,593
San Francisco County, CA
For over 25 years this Company has thrived as the oldest and most trusted brand in its niche industry, providing a highly successful solution to upscale Clientele. With over two decades of strong...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
$1,000,000
Georgia
Columbus, OH
Enter a booming industry focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart construction. This turnkey spray foam insulation franchise provides residential, commercial, and new-build clients with...
$625,000
Fernley, NV
Mission Foods Route For Sale Fernley NV $110,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $97,178
West Richland, WA
The Yakima franchise started in 2015 and covers Yakima, Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco, Washington. The foundation here has been built, and there's room to grow inside the territory with expansion...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lawton, OK
Prime Commercial Space for Sale in Lawton, OK! Seize the opportunity to own this versatile commercial building located in the heart of Lawton, Oklahoma! Key Features: • All Equipment Included:...
$415,000
Payson, AZ
Established Pack and ship business for sale in Payson, Arizona. Family-owned for 19 years, it's ideal for an owner-operator or family, not for absentee owners or passive investors. The business...
$249,500
Cash Flow: $121,000
Macungie, PA
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, PennDOT certified sealcoating, line striping, and asphalt maintenance business with 5 years of success, a perfect 5-star reputation, and multiple active...
$350,000
EBITDA: $129,921
Naples, FL
An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a well-established and highly profitable landscaping design business in the heart of Southwest Florida. Known for its creative and luxurious outdoor...
$319,000
Cash Flow: $201,139
Available in Multiple Locations
Invest in the fastest-growing and (best in category) mosquito control franchise in the U.S. with low investment, proprietary products, and industry leading customer retention.
$150,000
See More FranchisesSan Diego, CA
Purchaser must hold an active California Class B Contractor’s License, either individually or through their LLC. Rare opportunity to acquire a high-margin, turnkey restoration and emergency mitigation...
$989,000
Cash Flow: $610,235
Anne Arundel County, MD
Primary business services include residential painting, carpentry, and light remodeling. More recently the business has acquired large commercial and government contracts to include painting and floor...
$680,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
$155,000
Wisconsin
Omaha, NE
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable home remodeling and handyman business located in Omaha, Nebraska. With over 6 years in operation, the company has built a...
$365,000
Cash Flow: $190,999
Montgomery County, MD
Small and readily expandable locksmithing business currently focused on the affluent northwest DC and Montgomery County MD markets. Low-overhead operation with no business separate premises - can...
$199,000
Available Nationwide
WCH Medical Billing Franchise: proven model, software, training, and step-by-step support to operate and scale.
$45,000
See More FranchisesWashington, DC
World-class landscape architecture firm with design / build capabilities throughout the mid-Atlantic, New York (Long Island, in particular) and even nationally and internationally. For decades, this...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $315,669
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
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
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
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
Tony Miceli
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Jackson County, MO
We Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD.
Las 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
$1,250,000
New York
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, will be paid off, free and clear to the buyer. - All routes are dispatched from the...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $338,839
Available Nationwide
Low Stress, Home Based. MobileDumps is the dumpster rental alternative suited to fit the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Now at 31 locations nationwide.
$60,000
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...
$375,000
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
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 $100,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $49,500 down. In addition a 10% cash reserve of the...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $66,160
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...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $87,529
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...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,033,000
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...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $159,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Join the fastest-growing (223% per year revenue growth) siding renovation franchise! No construction experience needed. Avg project is $18k+ revenue. We provide clients. Hurry to reserve the best territory!
$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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