San Diego, CA
Seller motivated and open to offers! This established eco-friendly cleaners, alterations, wash&fold, and laundry service business. They have a dedicated team who can run the business on their own, of...
San Diego, CA
Seller motivated and open to offers! This established eco-friendly cleaners, alterations, wash&fold, and laundry service business. They have a dedicated team who can run the business on their own, of...
$360,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palm Bay, FL
Profitable Outdoor Power Equipment Sales & Service Business with Real Estate For over 20 years, this established Palm Bay, Florida business has built a large and loyal customer base and consistently...
$1,115,000
Norfolk County, MA
Excellent recurring revenue with high cash flow...
$351,107
Cash Flow: $99,632
Oakland County, MI
Your role is to help business owners sell their business (or acquire businesses in some cases). As a business broker, you will have a window into the wonderful world of small business ownership and...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
San Dimas, CA
Established profitable and growing full service Fire protection business with over 350 active loyal repeating clients, offers steady adequate income stream and even larger growth potential. The...
$300,000
Montgomery County, TX
SBA Pre-Qualified! An excellent opportunity to acquire a thriving home improvement and repair services franchise in The Woodlands Texas. The 2025 year-to-date through June revenues have already...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $211,794
Washington, DC
Excellent opportunity to own a drop store dry cleaning business in Washington D.C. The business is located in upper Northwest DC in close proximity to American University within an office building and...
$199,995
Cash Flow: $97,270
Burbank, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Burbank CA $89,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$89,000
Cash Flow: $72,596
Los Angeles County, CA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent areas in Los Angeles County. The demographics surrounding The UPS Store location are strong with a population of 232,534 and...
$2,199,000
Cash Flow: $510,000
Cleveland, OH
Vending machine business focused on simplicity and stable returns. The machines are equipped with technology for remote inventory checks, contactless payments, and real-time cloud-based monitoring,...
$168,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Take advantage of Furniture Medic’s low investment franchise opportunity, diversified recurring revenue streams and scalable territories.
$50,000
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Vending business for sale, featuring a portfolio of modern machines placed in high-traffic locations. These include office buildings, fitness centers, schools, apartment complexes, manufacturing...
$187,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Columbus, GA
This profitable junk removal and hauling business delivers strong cash flow, steady demand, and an impeccable reputation. Established in 2017, it has built a loyal customer base across the greater...
$215,000
Cash Flow: $82,713
$2,400,000
San Jose, CA
Madison, WI
This Wisconsin Food Business For Sale presents a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on owner seeking to take over an established and profitable operation. Priced at just $49,000, this well-known...
$49,000
Minneapolis, MN
This established Chicken Restaurant for Sale offers an exceptional opportunity for a restaurant operator, food truck business owner, catering company, or commercial food producer to take over a fully...
$68,000
Indiana Business Advisors
Indiana Business Advisors
Serving Marion County, IN
Indiana Business Advisors is the premier firm for buying and selling Main Street and Lower Middle Market businesses across the Midwest. Since 1981, we’ve guided business owners and entrepreneurs through more than 2,300 successful transactions, combining deep market insight with the discretion and professionalism typically found at larger investment banks—without the added complexity. From accurate valuation to confidential closing, we manage the entire process with experience, precision, and care. Whether you're planning growth, exit, or legacy, Indiana Business Advisors is the partner you can count on to get the deal done right.
Texas
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $10,828 › Active Accounts: 7 › Listing Ratio: 9:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery...
$100,000
Dallas, TX
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Northern Dallas, Texas region for $80,000! Currently generating $454,234 in yearly sales and nets $50,096. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $50,096
Tallahassee, FL
Step into success with this well-established Franchise Business for Sale! No costly new construction or lengthy build-out delays. At just $200,000, you can own a proven business that's already...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $12,536
Boise, ID
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...
$800,000
Broward County, FL
Turnkey mobile bar business with vehicle, setup, and contracts included! Owner will train and upcoming events are already secured. High cash flow, low overhead, and unlimited growth potential in South...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
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WCH Medical Billing Franchise: proven model, software, training, and step-by-step support to operate and scale.
$45,000
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This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, owner-operating with 2 or 3 workers that help with the landscaping and property services business. 19 years of trusted reputation in Broward County,...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $132,000
Sacramento County, CA
In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $24,422
$800,000
Nassau County, NY
Orlando, FL
A new business Advisors built to do one thing: close deals faster and smarter than the old-school firms. Younger. Stronger. We focus on small to large-sized businesses and deliver end-to-end business...
$20,000
Dayton, OH
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Step into ownership of a well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency located in Beavercreek, Ohio—a high-demand market for...
$99,500
Harnett County, NC
Located between Raleigh, NC and Fayetteville, NC Construction dumpster rental business centrally located between Raleigh, NC and Fayetteville, NC. We currently offer for rent 20 yard, 15 yard, and 10...
$850,000
Comal County, TX
Nice set of 8 to 10 routes: -Experienced manager and drivers in place -Solid driver team with good tenure -FedEx Express volume to be integrated which will yield more growth -SBA financing available...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $212,691
Jefferson County, CO
Unique Opportunity to Own a Gardening Gem: a boutique, fine gardening business with a successful 20+year legacy of fine gardening excellence. Highly motivated owner offers for sale their business...
$169,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Riverside, CA
The Business was established in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. This business has an excellent reputation; offering CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Access Control and Data cabling services. It has earned trust of...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $197,000
New Orleans, LA
Customers are mostly professionals like Doctors and lawyers. Mostly loyal customers and very pleasant atmosphere to do business. Myself has been operating very pleasant 20years and plan to retire. You...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $25,000
Pennsylvania
SBA Pre-Qualified! Exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Western Pennsylvania. This well-established business demonstrates consistent growth, with 2025 year-to-date...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $99,504
Marathon, FL
An exceptional opportunity to acquire Legendary Jet Skis Marathon LLC, a well-established and highly-rated jet ski and kayak tour company located in the heart of the Florida Keys. Strategically...
$145,000
Savannah, GA
Rare Chance to Own a Fast-Growing, High-Profit Business Looking for a business that’s thriving and primed for massive growth? This is your opportunity to step into ownership of a proven, high-demand...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
$120,000
Lynchburg, VA
Baltimore, MD
UTZ Foods Route For Sale Baltimore MD-$146,400 Enter MD-73925 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/utz-foods-baltimore-md-md-73925/ #Ownaroute #Buyaroute...
$146,400
Cash Flow: $95,170
Harris County, TX
Highly desirable areas poised for rapid growth. Solid rates, All loyal customers who appreciate quality service. Free chemicals on hand. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule...
$123,000
Cash Flow: $132,500
Florida
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $10,855 › Listing Ratio: 6:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$70,000
Arkansas
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $13,258 › Listing Ratio: 5:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$72,000
Tennessee
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $11,223 › Listing Ratio: 6:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$72,000
Austell, GA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the busiest areas in Cobb County. Located in a Very Busy Shopping Center that has over 78,000 Vehicles per day and 147,000 Daytime Population in the Trade Area....
$349,000
Cash Flow: $87,000
Maricopa County, AZ
Business goodwill included via Business name, phone number, website, social media and existing database. The route is an established route and most of the customers have been with the company for many...
$540,000
Cash Flow: $213,000
Charlotte, NC
This Cafe for Sale in Charlotte, NC presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur ready to bring their own concept to a vibrant and growing market. Located in a highly desirable Uptown area,...
$79,500
Howard E. Molton | Carolina Investment Brokers
Carolina Investment Brokers, LLC
Serving Henderson County, NC
Carolina Investment Brokers, LLC is a network of business service professionals helping businesses throughout the Carolinas, working closely with a number of financial advisors, law firms, business and investment brokers, CPA firms and third party administration firms who enhance our capabilities and resources.
Charlotte, NC
This Franchise for Sale in Charlotte, NC presents an outstanding opportunity for a motivated buyer. Perfect for an owner-operator or an experienced restaurateur looking to step into an established...
$299,000
Charlotte, NC
This profitable moving services company presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator seeking a recession-proof business in Charlotte's booming market. Owner was only operating part-time,...
$52,500
$314,500
York, PA
Mississippi
Own a profitable, rural operation with a newer fleet! › 16 Trucks › 2 Managers › Assumable truck debt option available to lower initial capital investment. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle...
$1,220,000
Cash Flow: $305,973
Maryland
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with spare trucks! › 17 Trucks › 2 Managers › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $380,797
Tennessee
Own a low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 15 Trucks › 2 Managers › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $302,765
Miami, FL
Rare opportunity to own a well-established dry cleaning business located in the heart of South Miami, with another location in Pinecrest. In business for over 25 years with loyal clientele, proven...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $36,000
Sacramento County, CA
Great income producing route. Strong payment histories on this seasoned route. Accounts are well distributed with each day in desirable regions. Pools are easy to maintain. Own your own...
$103,200
Cash Flow: $128,000
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$160,000
Omaha, NE
This SBA pre-approved appliance repair and installation business is fully staffed and semi-absentee owned. Serving Omaha and surrounding areas, it has built a strong reputation with excellent reviews...
$775,000
Cash Flow: $255,303
Schaumburg, IL
Exciting opportunity to own a growing smart gym that’s changing the way people approach fitness! Built around innovative, AI-driven technology, the studio specializes in helping adults over 50 get...
$99,500
Cash Flow: $53,070
Tulsa, OK
Purchasing the CertaPro Painters® franchise in Tulsa, OK, presents a unique opportunity to own a strong, established, and profitable business with a respected brand in a thriving market. Serving Tulsa...
$490,000
Cash Flow: $221,000
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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