Jersey City, NJ
Home base self-operating mini-convenience stores, technology combined with customized products makes vending a profitable, efficient, and time-saving business. 10 Vending machines equipped with the...
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Industry Info
Vending Home Based Business, Semi Absentee, Automated Retail
$147,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Well-Established Flooring & Bathroom Remodeling Business
Maricopa County, AZ
This successful flooring and bathroom remodeling franchise is known for its quality craftsmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction. With an experienced team, efficient operations, and strong...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Flowers Bread Route, Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina region for $130,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $67,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $71,344
Chimney Sweep in Eastern Virginia
Virginia
Great Opportunity to own a Chimney Sweep company with a reputation for honesty and exceptional customer service. Founded in 1980 and acquired by the current owner in 1989, the business has flourished...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $116,891
B2B Print, Promotion & Marketing Business
Athens, OH
This is a great opportunity to take over a highly regarded business in Athens County w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $113,000
Audio/Video Livestream Business - Waterfront Community
North Carolina
Located in historic waterfront Washington NC -PC Sound (Pro Audio/ Video ) delivers top-quality A/V Livestream products and services to worship centers, schools, municipalities, and businesses—earning...
$349,500
Cash Flow: $128,026
UNDER CONTRACT The UPS Store for Sale Suwanee $182K Inc $561K Sales
Suwanee, GA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the busiest and fastest growing areas in Georgia and Metro Atlanta. Located in a Very Busy Shopping Center that has over 35,200 cars per day and High End Anchor...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $182,000
Profitable & Growing Batteries Plus Store
Hartford County, CT
Full service Batteries Plus store providing all battery needs as well as cell phone and device repair and other services. This store was the first Batteries Plus store in the State of Connecticut and...
$455,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Custom Deck & Patio Business
Nashville, TX
Step into ownership of a thriving outdoor living company that specializes in designing and building custom decks, porches, and patios. This business has established processes, a strong vendor network,...
$224,900
Cash Flow: $311,841
Pest Control, Tree & Lawn Care, Multiple Revenue Streams
Memphis, TN
This highly fragment and recession resistant industry produces impressive net margins. Offering, complete tree care, turf care and pest control all under one umbrella – 60% of revenue is recurring!...
$679,950
Cash Flow: $248,855
Garage Door Repair and Install Business
Winston-Salem, NC
Home-based garage service business offering installation, maintenance, and repair. Operates with minimal expenses, solid profit margins, and modern tech tools. Designed for growth in both residential...
$145,900
Cash Flow: $158,974
Tree, Lawn, and Pest Control Business
Columbus, OH
This highly fragment and recession resistant industry produces impressive net margins. Offering, complete tree care, turf care and pest control all under one umbrella – 60% of revenue is recurring!...
$675,885
Cash Flow: $250,675
Organic Dry Cleaner
Washington County, MD
Organic Dry Cleaner! State of the art organic dry cleaning plant in great upscale neighborhood! The location is perfect – located in a busy shopping center with many other businesses on a high traffic...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $327,824
High End Custom Suit/Clothing Business w/ 70% Margins!
$79,000
New York, NY
Franchised Personal Training Gym
Lake County, IL
This well-established personal training gym has been established for over 15 years. The business has a great reputation for one on one and small group personal training. There are 4 seasoned...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Turnkey Staffing Franchise with High Growth Potential
Dartmouth, MA
A Great Business Opportunity with Spherion Jump on this mature, successful resale in North Dartmouth, MA from Spherion Staffing & Recruiting, a national staffing and recruiting provider with a 75+...
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$425,000
Jay M. Inbar, Certified Mergers&Acquisition Pro
Inbar Group Inc - Business Brokers and M&A
Serving New York County, NY
Inbar Group, Inc. is a leading business brokerage and M&A services firm. For over 25 years, we have been dedicated to assisting our clients buy and sell privately held companies. We are a recognized leader in the comprehensive marketing and sales of privately held businesses across multiple industry categories. Inbar Group’s professional business brokers work closely with business owners and private equity firms facilitating the marketing and sales of companies with revenue ranging from $500,000 to $250,000,000 in industries ranging from services, healthcare and retail to wholesale and manufacturing. A winner of the “Best of Small Business Awards” presented by Small Business Expo, we are passionate about the success of all of our clients. Our East Coast Offices, Working throughout the United States, Inbar Group maintains a special focus on New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire. Whether you are seeking business brokers in Philadelphia, PA, a NYC business broker, CT business broker, or business broker in Rhode Island, Inbar Group can put you in touch with an experienced professional who specializes in your region. We are ready to take an assignment anywhere in the USA. Our reputation for our commitment to our clients and our no upfront cost approach consistently attracts serious buyers and sellers. We recognize that our clients have unique needs, and that is why we take a custom approach to suit each buyer or seller’s specific goals. Always results-driven, Inbar Group uses our decades of expertise to advise business owners how to achieve maximum value. Thanks to our proprietary marketing and vetting process, we are able to consistently match our clients with buyers. Inbar Group works with serious, vetted buyers including private equity groups. Our success is 100% based upon your success, as we use a commission model. If you are looking to sell your business, please click here to fill out our intake form. Or contact us at info@inbargroup.com for a confidential consultation. Buyers will find that our team of proven brokers have access to an extensive network of businesses for sale. We also hold relationships with SBA leaders who can provide financial assistance to small businesses. When you choose to work with Inbar Group, we bring our professionalism, integrity and transparency to the business brokerage industry, as we work closely with you through the negotiation and acquisition process. Click here to get the process started. The Inbar Group would be pleased to provide you with a free and confidential valuation opinion, facilitate private placements and help design and implement business strategies for private companies. Due to our domestic and international insight we assistant companies in a range of ways including charting successful journeys for new product lines, exit strategies, new markets, alliances and mergers both nationally and internationally. Contact us today to learn how Inbar Group can assist you.
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Price Reduction-High Margin, Low Entry - Home Services ($60B Industry)
Thousand Oaks, CA
Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Thousand Oaks, California presents an exceptional opportunity in the $60 billion painting industry. This home-based operation generates $800,000 in annual...
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$225,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
1 Flowers Bread Route - Middle Tennessee
Tennessee
Enter the logistics industry at a low cost of entry! › 1 Bread Route › Weekly Revenue: $9,048 › Listing Ratio: 7:1 › Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs or seasoned operators, this operation provides...
$61,000
Commercial Fireworks Display Business For Sale
Jefferson County, KY
Since 1992, this Louisville, Ky based company provides live aerial fireworks displays for universities, small cities, country clubs and indoor pyro displays for weddings and parties. It prides itself...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $54,244
Turn Key ECO-Friendly Cleaning Service
Temecula, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley, DRE 02120938 are proud to present this fully licensed and insured cleaning company. The company is located in Temecula and services multiple...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $24,817
UNDER CONTRACT The UPS Store 4 Sale Birmingham $195K Inc / $845K Sales
Vestavia, AL
This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent locations in Alabama. This UPScale Suburb of Birmingham has Average Household Incomes of $155,159.00 and a Population within 5...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $195,000
Tree Service
Sarasota County, FL
Established and very profitable tree service business in Tampa Bay FL. Approximately 70% residential and 30% commercial. Knowledgeable staff and Managers in place with licenses. Owners is not in the...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $427,992
Lucrative Boat Tours - Top Location in FL
Pinellas County, FL
A fun boat tour business to local FL islands and in the Gulf of Mexico. And customers agree; on TripAdvisor - a 2024 Traveler's Choice Award winner, 5 star rating with over 600 reviews, #2 Outdoor...
$735,000
Cash Flow: $217,042
Merry Maids_Youngsville, LA
Youngsville, LA
Owning a Merry Maids franchise in Youngsville, LA, offers a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurial success in a vibrant community. As a franchisee, you'll benefit from the strong brand recognition...
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$350,000
Cash Flow: $51,000
Commercial Landscaping & Snow Removal Business
$107,000
Hyrum, UT
Highly Profitable Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
Montgomery County, AL
No experience is needed to operate this business. This opportunity can be a great fit for a corporate professional, family, or individual looking to improve their income. This is an extremely rare...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
25+ Year Custom Trade Show Display Manufacturer
Greater Toronto Area, ON
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established custom trade show display company is now available due to the owner's planned retirement. With over two decades of experience, this business...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $377,000
Successful Batteries Plus Business for Sale
Union County, NJ
Batteries Plus is the largest battery, light bulb, key fob and device repair franchise in the country. This franchise store has served the N New Jersey and New York City market for almost 17 years....
$795,000
Cash Flow: $185,000
Profitable & Reputable Landscaping and Concrete Business for Sale
Wausau, WI
Step into ownership of a highly respected, long-established landscaping and concrete company based in Wausau, Wisconsin. This thriving business has earned a stellar reputation and a loyal customer...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $119,954
Premier Residential and Commercial Irrigation Company
Marion County, FL
This well-established, customer focused, and profitable irrigation business has been proudly serving Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties for the past 42 years, specializing in new installations and...
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$299,900
Cash Flow: $167,638
Profitable Commercial Pool Service
Palm Beach County, FL
Established 25 years ago with excellent reputation in the pool business. There are 18 Commercial accounts. The owner works about 25hrs per week cleaning 12 pools while his employee cares for the other...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $131,064
Well Established Custom Art Frame Studio
Palm Beach County, FL
Professional custom art and picture framing studio serving palm beach county for over 35 years. Largest selection in south Florida with 1000’s of framing choices from a variety of exclusive materials...
$617,000
Cash Flow: $232,746
Established Physical Therapy office in Central Florida
Seminole County, FL
This Physical Therapy practice located in Central Florida, is a professional clinic dedicated to providing personalized and confidential care. With 15 years in business the office specializes in...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $211,734
Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, Regulatory Consulting Firm
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2011, the Company is a niche consulting and advisory firm serving in cell therapy, gene and gene-modified cell therapies, other regenerative medicines, tissue engineering, and cell-based...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,144,000
Patented Universal Tumor-Targeting Drug Delivery Platform Co.
Irvine, CA
This pharmaceutical company has developed and patented a universal tumor-targeting drug-delivery platform that can improve the safety and efficacy of many existing chemo treatments, with the ability...
$20,000,000
Unique Wedding Venue
$1,650,000
Algoma, WI
Pool Service Business
South Carolina
This company, launched by the founder and present owner in 2008, is a full-service pool care provider with over 30 years of expertise, offering a wide range of services designed to meet every pool...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $149,030
Profitable Home Services Business ($60B Industry)
Kelowna, BC
Established Franchise Opportunity in Kelowna, BC We’re seeking the right buyer for a long-standing CertaPro Painters® business in Kelowna, British Columbia—a market known for its natural beauty,...
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$610,000
Cash Flow: $119,500
Snyder's-Lance Chip Route, Bordentown, NJ
Bordentown, NJ
Snyder’s-Lance Chip route for sale in the Bordentown, New Jersey region for $325,000! Third-party related financing may be available with an estimated $35,000 down! Currently generating an estimated...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $82,155
Profitable Simple business, Huge growth potential
Houston, TX
Simple Side Business- Great Opportunity for Expansion Profitable business! Valet Trash contracts with established properties for six years! Sometimes in business, you have to be at the right place at...
$12,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Historical Tour Bus Company With A Fun Atmosphere
Texas
TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF HOUSTON. LISTING REF # 76931-601656 Who says you shouldn’t mix business and pleasure?! This is a unique opportunity for the history buff/wine enthusiast to do just that...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $25,328
Thrive in a Territory Full of Opportunity with Fibrenew Catawba Valley
Granite Falls, NC
Turnkey Fibrenew Franchise in High-Demand Territory – Hickory & Lake Norman, NC Be Your Own Boss in a Business You’ll Love! This is your chance to take over a thriving Fibrenew franchise with a...
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$125,000
NEW PRICE! Wildlife Control Service Business
Sarasota County, FL
Established in 2016 this Sarasota, Florida based wildlife and rodent control service business is being offered for an asking price of $65,000. The business is a family-owned company with a quality...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $55,942
Natural All-Purpose Cleaning Supply
Houston, TX
Here's a unique opportunity to own and grow a remarkable start-up business that has made significant strides in the cleaning product industry over the past three years. Due to unforeseen health...
$85,000
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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B2B - Print, Promotional & Marketing Center
Grafton County, NH
This is a great opportunity to take over a well known Grafton County business w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local businesses. It...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $188,975
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route, Panama City, FL
Panama City, FL
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Panama City, Florida area for $99,000! Company financing available with $15,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $312,520 per year in...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $50,700
Beverage Equipment & Service Provider
$2,990,000
Dallas, TX
Crown Bakeries Bread Routes, Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Crown Bakeries Bread Routes distributorship for sale in the Spartanburg, Greenville, South Carolina region for $136,500! Distributorship consists of 3 established routes. These routes currently have...
$136,500
Cash Flow: $67,600
Awesome Opportunity Pool Cleaning
Hillsborough County, FL
65 Ongoing Accounts South Tampa Area Vey High-End clients You can run this business from your home, All you need is a garage or storage unit to store your basic supplies This is a fantastic...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $59,746
Mission's Tortilla Route, Southwest Aurora, CO
Aurora, CO
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Southwest Aurora, Colorado region for $140,000! Currently generating $570,994 in yearly sales and nets $78,568. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $78,568
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
Hamilton County, OH
Acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 30 years of success and a great local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design solutions, the business...
$399,500
Cash Flow: $163,758
B2B, Print, Promotional & Marketing Business
Monterey County, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 50 years of success and a stellar local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design...
$1,295,000
Cash Flow: $353,000
Mission's Tortilla Route, Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Columbus, Ohio region for $86,200! Currently generating $373,527 in yearly sales and nets $68,048. Distributorship and territory are purchased through seller...
$86,200
Cash Flow: $68,045
Turnkey Dry-Cleaning Opportunity
Los Osos, CA
Step into the dry-cleaning industry with this established dry-cleaning plant, serving the local community since the early 1990s. This is a well equipped facility with high-value equipment included in...
$20,000
Cash Flow: $1,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
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Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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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
Popular Service Businesses
Some of the most popular categories include:
- Appliance Repair Businesses
- Architecture and Engineering Firms
- Catering Companies
- Cleaning Businesses
- Commercial Laundry Businesses
- Dry Cleaners
- Funeral Homes
- Landscaping and Yard Service Businesses
- Laundromats and Coin Laundry Businesses
- Locksmith Businesses
- Medical Billing Businesses
- Pest Control Businesses
- Property Management Businesses
- Security Businesses
- Staffing Agencies
- Waste Management and Recycling Businesses
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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