Harleysville, PA
Net an average of $3,300 per week after all expenses. This route picks up product in Bellmawr New Jersey and delivers to towns in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Included with the purchase of this route is...
Harleysville, PA
Net an average of $3,300 per week after all expenses. This route picks up product in Bellmawr New Jersey and delivers to towns in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Included with the purchase of this route is...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $169,385
Butler County, OH
Proudly servicing Cincinnati, Ohio, and the surrounding Tri-State area, including Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. This established cleaning company has committed to providing excellent...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Bartlett, TN
Veteran-Owned Business Opportunity in Bartlett, TN Veteran-owned Branded Painters franchise opportunity available in Bartlett, TN Current owner is a dedicated veteran and experienced business...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $205,000
Delaware County, IN
This thriving business combines creativity, innovation, and strategy to provide top-tier branding and marketing solutions. From custom apparel and promotional items to embroidery and digital...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $81,872
Salem, OR
This business has an established membership base of over 75+ active members from the Salem-Keizer region. Memberships consist of business owners, business professionals, community members and remote...
$50,000
Cheraw, SC
Flowers Foods Route For Sale-Cheraw SC-$119,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #RouteForSale #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #BreadRoute #FlowersFoods #Flowers #FlowersRoute...
$119,000
Cash Flow: $136,864
Spokane County, WA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established The UPS Store franchise in Spokane County, Washington. In 2024, the business generated revenues exceeding $650,000, demonstrating strong and...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $97,333
Roseville, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable ceiling removal and drywall contractor with over three decades of proven success, consistent cash flow, and virtually no direct competition in Northern...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $255,000
Jupiter, FL
****NO SBA, NO SELLER FINANCING, NO E2 VISA’s**** Well-established pool service business consists of 200 residential accounts, with a monthly recurring billing of $32,572 plus repair income. Pools are...
$390,864
EBITDA: $187,259
Pembroke Pines, FL
Well-established party rental business with 22 years of proven success in Pembroke Pines, FL. This turnkey operation has built an excellent reputation and loyal customer base since 2003, generating...
$105,000
New York
Own a small, profitable portfolio of team runs! › 4 Trucks › Unassigned runs provide the opportunity to accumulate linehaul points. › Value of fleet included in asking price. All vehicles come free...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $296,735
Las Vegas, NV
This fully remote medical billing and revenue cycle management company has built a solid reputation in the healthcare space since 2016. The business specializes in professional billing for physicians...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $775,676
Wicomico County, MD
This is a great opportunity to take over a well known Wicomico County business w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local businesses. It...
$460,000
Cash Flow: $191,000
$126,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
Napa County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Napa County California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues exceeded...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $222,102
Prince George's County, MD
Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Prince George County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. Serving the area since 2003, this center provides...
$225,000
Mike Zarinbaksh, MBA, CBI, M&AMIC
Sunbelt Business Advisors
Serving Montgomery County, MD
#1 Business Brokerage Network in the world, making it the dominant force in the industry. Since 1978, the Company has evolved into a business brokerage network including 90 offices throughout the United States and many foreign countries. We currently broker the sale of approximately 4,000 businesses with over $2 Billion value. Done deals https://sunbeltmd.com/deals-done/
Loudoun County, VA
Located in America’s wealthiest county by median income, this established B2B-focused service franchise offers a high-quality, recurring revenue model that serves both commercial and residential...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Charlotte, MI
This family-owned auto repair shop, originally established in 1986, has been owned by the same family for nearly 30 years. The Business specializes in general automotive repair including tires,...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $75,162
California
Northern California Abatement and Demolition Company - SC2235 Financial Information Asking Price: $4,490,000 Cash Flow: $1,000,000 Gross Revenue: $10,000,000 Down Payment: $4,490,000 Adjusted EBITDA:...
$4,490,000
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Allen County, IN
For over 20 years, this locally owned lighting company has offered year-round services specializing in both custom landscape lighting and professional Christmas lighting. With a focus on quality, they...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $102,148
Michigan
This well-established Catering & Fast-Casual Barbecue Restaurant has been a community favorite for nearly 20 years. Known for its expertly smoked meats and signature recipes for sauces, rubs, and side...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $476,921
Oklahoma County, OK
Complete with a loyal customer base, proprietary cleaning products, and a developed app for a smooth scheduling and transaction process. This staple of the community is a fantastic opportunity that...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $89,147
Nueces County, TX
Smash My Trash, the #1 Mobile waste compaction services franchise in the country. Own the entire Corpus Christi area that includes many exclusive national accounts, large industrial customers,...
$95,000
Highland, CA
High performing dry cleaners for sale in a popular shopping center with high visibility. This location averages over 230 pieces a day! Here is what is included in the sale : 2 laundry pressing...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $284,400
$125,000
Tampa, FL
Pineville, NC
About Redbox+ Great opportunity to take over this company that's making money and has a great reputation that has been built in our area. The selling price will include the 2 trucks, 85 dumpsters and...
$750,000
Multnomah County, OR
This long-established and profitable business offers a unique line of decorative specialty products, serving both walk-in customers at its retail location and a growing online clientele (with HUGE...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $169,358
Cincinnati, OH
The retirement aged owner of this $1,125,000 revenue floral business has a wonderful assortment of businesses that are considered excellent customers including funeral homes, senior centers, schools,...
$610,000
Cash Flow: $205,000
Venice, FL
This pool route has $8,515.00 monthly recurring income, with 80 pool accounts established. 80 residential accounts & 0 commercial accounts. Additionally seller may charge extra for parts & minor...
$85,150
Bloomfield Twp, MI
This profitable home-based franchise of Fitness Machine Technicians delivers specialized repair and maintenance services in a fast-growing niche with little local competition. With strong demand from...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $115,909
Alabama
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $10,201 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$78,000
Alabama
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $56,784 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$408,000
Tennessee
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $10,863 › Listing Ratio: 8:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this opportunity promises...
$90,000
Arkansas
Own a bread route in a growing city! › Weekly Revenue: $10,074 › Listing Ratio: 9:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this opportunity promises to be a recipe for...
$87,000
Alabama
Own a high growth bread route in a desirable area! › Weekly Revenue: $13,101 › Listing Ratio: 5:1 › Own an operation with strong margins and clean financial records. › Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking...
$69,000
$1,500,000
Tennessee
Birmingham, AL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Calera, Columbiana, Alabama region for $99,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $42,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $77,759
Kentucky
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $53,250 › Listing Ratio: 6:1 › Slice into a well-established business with 4 efficient routes, generating steady revenue...
$344,000
Tennessee
Own a profitable, rural operation with a newer fleet! › 16 Trucks › 1 Manager › Fleet comprised of newer model vehicles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the...
$1,550,000
Cash Flow: $388,457
Orlando, FL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Orlando, Florida region for $116,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $69,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$116,000
Cash Flow: $61,082
Whatcom County, WA
Residential and commercial maintenance of grounds. Healthy landscapes, turf weeds, shrubs, trees, irrigation and chemical applications. Started in 1990 as owner/operator. In 2000 began to hire...
$800,000
Spokane County, WA
Eastern Washington-based land surveying and mapping company with a nearly decade-long track record of delivering dependable services to both public and private sector clients. The firm offers...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $172,230
Phoenix, AZ
Established Phoenix Coin Laundromat - Turnkey Investment Opportunity This community-focused laundromat has operated successfully for 14 years since 2011, providing reliable service and consistent cash...
$725,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Phoenix, AZ
Third & Thomas Self Storage LLC is a long-established, family-owned self-storage facility located at 307 W Thomas Rd in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. This two-story property offers a total of 16,500...
$1,700,000
EBITDA: $107,935
Andy Paluch
Longview Commercial Real Estate
Serving Rutland County, VT
At Longview Commercial Real Estate, we believe that your real estate investments should fit into the larger vision you have for your life and your business. Taking the long view means designing your own life, and commercial real estate investing can be among the most powerful ways to generate wealth and achieve financial freedom. We believe that your real estate should work for you and not the other way around! If you own a property that is no longer working for you and the life that you are creating for yourself, your family or your community, let us help you sell it! If you are ready to find a real estate asset that will facilitate the next phase of your life, let us help you acquire it! If you are currently working to define how your real estate investments fit into your own long-term plans, let us help offer insight and consulting based on our experience serving other real estate investors like you! If you are curious about the value of a property you own, we would love the opportunity to provide you an opinion of value and a sample marketing plan. If you are looking for a specific type of real estate asset to invest in, we would love to have the conversation about what is currently available on the market in Central and Southern Vermont!
Tallahassee, FL
This is a rare opportunity to own a rapidly growing business. This Tampa headquartered company is seeking a leader to own our Tallahassee market and continue expansion. You’ll have 100% control and...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Spokane County, WA
Polished concrete is the company's main line of business. The company's focus is commercial work and high end residential new build. They do some residential shops and garages. They do a substantial...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $274,788
$495,000
Oneonta, NY
Phoenix, AZ
Established in 2018, this thriving kitchen and bath remodeling business offers a turn-key opportunity for a new owner to step into a well-established and profitable operation. With a reputation for...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $473,909
Jackson County, OR
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly reputable locksmith and physical security services company located in beautiful Southern Oregon. Operating for nearly 40 years, this...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $142,967
Manor, PA
This is a rare opportunity to own a highly sought after, chemical free cleaning company with a stellar reputation and award-winning service. In operation for over 5 years, the business enjoys long...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Louisville, KY
Make money in first month, no experience needed +$1,000,000 gross sales 3 years running w/ +$150k yearly cash flow The largest and fastest growing concrete franchise in the nation. There are more than...
$360,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Price adjusted for a quick sale. Reputable with rare eco-friendly name Termite & Pest Control business established and operating since 2003 with customers mostly based in Los Angeles County with high...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $181,500
Louisa, VA
Established Herr's and Rap Snacks distribution business serving the Charlottesville and Culpeper markets in Virginia. Operating successfully since 2009, this profitable snack food distribution company...
$65,000
Garland, TX
--> Rare franchise resale for a popular mobile home service franchise brand - cheaper than new! Step into a popular, already running franchise for less than the cost of a new one! The territory...
$74,800
Cash Flow: $43,000
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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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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