Philadelphia, PA
$325,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
High Volume Vending Route
Tree Care Company in Greater Charlotte - Includes $450K in Equipment
Mecklenburg County, NC
$945,000
Aircraft Performance Engineering Firm
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $522,000
Laundromat - Laundry Business - ideal for owner-operator
New Jersey
$500,000
Staffing Services Company
Georgetown, SC
$659,000
Profitable Commercial and Residential Sanitation Co. for Sale
Avoca, IA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $242,000
Commercial and Residential Pressure Washing
Bullitt County, KY
$1,125,000
High-Tech Vending (Best Snacks & Drinks) - Huge Margins & Scalable
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $475,000
Property Maintenance Company Serving ~700 Customers
Lee County, FL
$110,000
Laundromat Business for Sale
Suffolk County, NY
$250,000
Immigration Consulting Firm for Sale – Established Since 2014
Hollywood, FL
$600,000
Architectural Firm in Las Vegas for Sale
Las Vegas, NV
$1,800,000
MOTIVATED SELLER! BBQ Catering Business w/ Huge Trailer & Truck
Tarrant County, TX
$85,000
Up-and-Coming Carpet Cleaning Franchise That is Poised for Success
Las Vegas, NV
$145,000
Landscape Architectural Design Firm with 40 Year Strong Reputation
California
$657,000
Brian Jones
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Oklahoma - OKC | Tulsa | Muskogee
Serving Tulsa County, OK
As the world’s largest business brokerage firm, Sunbelt lists more businesses for sale than any other brokerage network. Our vast inventory of businesses for sale includes both Main Street businesses (those valued at less than $1 million) and Middle Market businesses (those valued above $1 million). In fact, we represent the largest, proprietary list of $1 million+ businesses for sale in the business brokerage industry.
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Profitable Commercial Landscaping Company - Contracts in Place!
St. Louis County, MO
$325,000
Utz & Bachman Route (6150)
Williamsport, PA
$105,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA
Oceanside, CA
$2,300,000
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
Established Snow Removal Business For Sale – Seasonal, Profitable & Tu
Okanagan, BC
$299,000
Dry Cleaners near FWY 405
Los Angeles County, CA
$215,000
San Antonio ATM Portfolio - 298 ATMs Net Profit $686,000/year $3.75M
San Antonio, TX
$3,750,000
Janitorial Service
Minnesota
$60,000
Plant Healthcare Specialist - Tree and Lawn Pest Control #68807
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $321,000
Mattresses and Supplies Store
Kennesaw, GA
$275,000
Absentee Washateria/Laundromat In West Columbia, TX
Houston, TX
$249,900
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Profitable Staffing Company – Metro New York Area
Westchester County, NY
$1,500,000
Design & Build Landscaping Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Security Systems & Services
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $160,000
Established Window Cleaning Franchise - Turn Key, Cashflow Day 1
San Antonio, TX
$295,000
Established Landscaping Business with Strong Growth Potential
Plymouth County, MA
$2,700,000
Business Cleaning Services
Minnesota
$550,000
Established Mobile Pressure Washing Franchise
Wicomico County, MD
$199,000
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Probate Law Practice
Orlando, FL
$375,000
Consulting Firm with Niche in Aviation
Tampa, FL
$1,325,000
Utility Right of way Vegetation Maintenance Company
Washington County, IN
$1,350,000
High Tech Rug Cleaner
Savannah, GA
$149,000
$299,000 Well Established Lawn Company with Potential for Growth
Volusia County, FL
$299,000
40+ yr Profitable Cleaning Business 70% Commercial
Bartlett, IL
$299,000
Amazing Absentee Laundromat For Sale in Midland County, Texas
Midland County, TX
$1,200,000
Wise Snacks Route (6149)
Brooklyn, NY
$245,000
Recession proof Jupiter pool route
Jupiter, FL
$49,680
Randy Combest
Oregon Business Brokers LLC
Serving Lane County, OR
Oregon Business Brokers is an Oregon brokerage firm that sells Main-Street & M&A businesses with annual revenues between 300,000 – 10,000,0000. For ten years, we have been providing a top-shelf, personal, professional service to all our clients, and take on only a limited number of clients at a time. I will not ask for a single penny unless I sell your business. We serve the Eugene, Springfield, Bend, Medford, and Salem, all areas south of Portland. Oregon Business Brokers is an 11-year-old, Business Brokerage firm with an established track record of successful business sales. Randy has been a Business Broker for the last 12 years, previously ten years as a Financial Advisor, and prior to that, 20 years as a business owner he is licensed in Oregon as a Principal Real-Estate Broker as is required by the state of Oregon. license# 201002045 Over my many years as an Oregon Business Broker, He has sold many businesses that range in sale price from several hundred thousand to multimillion-dollar(M&A) businesses. We offer valuations at no cost, as an essential first step in the planning and implementation of any successful business transition and sale. We take confidentiality seriously as one of the most important aspects of representing a seller in the sale and transition of their business.
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Package of 4 High-Performing, Modern Laundromats for Sale
Tempe, AZ
$2,350,000
Innovative High-Margin Window & Exterior Cleaning Business!
Cleveland, OH
$250,000
Eco-Friendly Organic Cleaning Franchise – St. Petersburg, FL
St Pete, FL
$50,000
Furniture Delivery and Assembly Business - Southwestern Wisconsin
Wisconsin
$560,000
Absentee Owner Cleaning Service Referral Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$189,000
Commercial Dishwashing Machine Service
Miami, FL
$700,000
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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