Kentucky

Service Businesses For Sale in Kentucky

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Established Business Brokerage Territory

Calloway County, KY

This is an opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage and advisory territory operating under a nationally recognized franchise system in Calloway County, Kentucky. The business offers...

$91,000

$91,000

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Consulting Engineering and Surveying Services

Kentucky

49-year-old Kentucky-based consulting engineering and land surveying business for sale that boasts a 40%-50% repeat business rate. Developers and Other Clients value their Land Planning Services,...

$600,000

Cash Flow: $243,187

$600,000

Cash Flow: $243,187

Red-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
Start Up

Red-E-Bins is a new concept to the North American market of personal and commercial disposal. Our trailer and bins are unique in the way they load and unload as well as dump. We use our industry...

$99,900

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$99,900

Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start Up

Average Annual Gross Sales $537,787 with average $120k return Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers with a tech-centric customer...

$475,000

$475,000

Essential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return
Start Up

*Essential Business - Average location in 2023 did $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return *Corporate location in 2023 did over $13.9MM in total gross sales w/estimated earnings of over $2.1MM The need for our...

$49,500

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$49,500

Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Start Up

Available Nationwide We make car keys, (LOTS of car keys) and we are expanding to new markets. We are currently accepting franchisees in all markets. We are a full service locksmith company, our...

$34,000

6

$34,000

High Revenue - Low Startup Cost Landscape Service Management Company!
Start Up

LawnValue Franchise - Landscape Service Management Opportunity Franchise Overview: Established in 2019, LawnValue represents a proven franchise opportunity in the rapidly growing landscape service...

$40,000

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$40,000

Real Estate Prep Business - Top Affiliate $2.5MM Gross w/$453k Return
Start Up

Small changes make a big difference. $7,500 franchisee average ticket. Homeowner can increase asking price of home three times what they invest in home prep, so $7,500 in prep can potentially increase...

$59,500

$59,500

Legal Collections
Start Up

Learn every single legal collection technique! You will learn how to garnish wages, freeze bank accounts, repossess cars, place liens on real estate, seize safety deposit boxes, and more! We provide...

$250,000

$250,000

Property Management Business Opportunity
Start Up

Own Your Own Property Management Business Property management is a service business. Experience incredible growth and thrive in a fragmented industry and bring it all together. Residential,...

$59,900

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$59,900

Earn Rental Income Without Owning Real Estate
Start Up

Own your own Airbnb Short-Term Rental Property Management Business We are a Channel Partner of Airbnb, Vrbo, Expedia, Booking .com and numerous other online Marketplace Companies Earn Rental Income...

$70,000

$70,000

Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Start Up

First Affiliate-Owned Unit - 2023 total revenue was $868,659 with $235,276 EBITDA (27%). Our laundromat business model will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers...

$575,000

$575,000

Developed Residential and Commercial Mobile Screen Service Provider

Louisville, KY

This sounds like a mobile custom screen and screen repair business. The clues point to a home-based, low-overhead operation that manufactures and installs or repairs window, door, patio, and enclosure...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $181,924

Growing Synthetic Lawn Solutions Provider for Sale

Louisville, KY

This outdoor services company focuses on modern synthetic grass installations designed to meet evolving market demand. The service offering combines high quality installation work with developing care...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $197,822

Scalable Home and Commercial Fence Installation

Louisville, KY

-Business model The core value proposition is straightforward: install fences that balance security, appearance, and durability, then keep the operation lean by staying mobile instead of carrying...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $245,922

Brian Allen

Business Brokerage Advisors

Serving Boone County, KY

Business Brokerage Advisors (BBA) was founded by three experienced executives with over 100 years of executive experience as well as small business ownership & fast-paced growth. In short, we are great advisors to our clients because we've been in their shoes - we've personally started, bought, managed and sold businesses. We offer a service that will demonstrate our competitive difference from the very first conversation when we engage. We do things differently - we do things thoroughly - we do everything to make sure your needs are met and exceeded. We do small business brokerage the right way. Our three founding Partners are Brian Allen (CEO & Partner), Todd Pfister (Partner) & Tom Paquette (Partner). Give us a call, our Partners, Financial Analysts and Research team would love to help you. Call us today at 513-258-0644 or visit our website at https://www.businessbrokerageadvisors.com .

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Cashflowing Coin Laundromat for Sale

Lexington, KY

Turn-Key Coin Laundromat for Sale – Fully Equipped & Recently Upgraded Set up for owner-operator Please note, financials will be sent upon receipt of proof of funds or preapproval letter from lender....

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$250,000

$250,000

ServiceMaster Clean Franchise

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Louisville, KY

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable ServiceMaster Clean franchise with one of the strongest territories in Louisville. This turnkey operation services a premium area covering Downtown, the...

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$650,000

$650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

13 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern Kentucky

Kentucky

Own a profitable, rural operation with multiple managers! › 13 Trucks › 2 Managers › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Two full-time managers on staff...

$1,465,000

$1,465,000

Cash Flow: $371,469

FedEx P&D Routes, Eastern Kentucky

Johnson County, KY

FedEx Ground Routes for sale in the Eastern Kentucky region for $1,100,000! Currently routes are grossing $1,837,321 and net $308,186 as an owner of the business. Includes 17 P&D routes and 22...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

EBITDA: $308,186

Lucrative B2B Route Business w/ Recurring Revenue

Lexington, KY

This profitable B2B service helps businesses cut costs and reduce their environmental impact. Operating across two protected territories in the Lexington and Frankfort areas, it uses mobile compaction...

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$790,000

$790,000

Cash Flow: $241,320

Essential Home Services – 5 Streams of Revenue

Lexington, KY

Veteran Owned, Eco-Friendly, Insulation Company! Included with the business: All licensing, one fully wrapped and equipped truck, all safety and specialized equipment, and contracts with vendors....

$235,000

$235,000

EBITDA: $215,000

Landscape Design and Installation

Louisville, KY

The company is a full-service landscape architecture and design-build firm providing a complete suite of outdoor solutions. The firm was established by an entrepreneur with nearly two decades of prior...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Cash Flow: $503,938

24 FedEx P&D Routes - Southern Kentucky

Kentucky

Own a low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 3 Managers › 31 Trucks › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager and mechanic on staff to handle the daily...

$915,000

$915,000

Cash Flow: $229,273

Louisville - Semi-absentee | Niche, Unique, Moving business!

Louisville, KY

We focus on making moving a better experience for the customer! We bring a silly, lighthearted, and fun attitude to the moving business. We give the customer dinner the night before! We have even been...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $168,400

Land Clearing & Tree Service Company - Louisville KY

Louisville, KY

30+ year established land clearing and tree service business. Award winning regionally recognized company. Long term customer base. Positive cash flow, profitable business. All equipment, FF&E, and...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Lexington, KY. Restaurants are offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Well established location since 2014. Are you a...

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$150,000

$150,000

Join the Booming Permanent Lighting Industry with Inception Lighting
Start Up

Inception Lighting—Your Gateway to a Six-Figure, Year-Round Business Join Inception Lighting, a leader in commercial and residential permanent lighting applications, and become part of an industry...

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$749

$749

All electric equipment and Van, Lawn Care Services run by Solar
Start Up

FRANCHISE for the EB1c Green Card $395,00 FRANCHISE. A great opportunity to join the Green Movement in Lawn care. All equipment is electric so the customers are very happy with the reduction in noise...

$395,000

$395,000

3 Years Established, Open and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale

Nicholasville, KY

$6,556 Average Ticket and 4.9-Star Average Google Rating with Over 125 Reviews This is an established, open, and operating two-territory franchise resale in the home services space. Every year that we...

$160,000

$160,000

(Senior Focused) Home Maintenance Business - Louisville

Louisville, KY

This local, home based maintenance business is for sale. The sale price includes a wrapped and fully equipped truck, inventory, and equipment assets. We primarily focus on helping the senior...

$330,899

$330,899

Cash Flow: $157,620

Simple Business | National Accounts | Proprietary Methods

Fayette County, KY

This is a premier property washing service business that is part of a system that has an inhouse national account sales department recruiting, contracting and expanding national accounts at a rapid...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $133,000

Established Exterior Franchise Cleaning Business | Large KY Territory

Fayette County, KY

Well-established, home-based exterior cleaning business serving the highly desirable Lexington, Kentucky market and surrounding affluent communities. This opportunity includes a large protected...

$99,900

$99,900

Cash Flow: $50,950

Bowling Green - Home Based Property Management Firm

Bowling Green, KY

The sale includes modern technology, back-office support including marketing and accounting plus comprehensive training. This established property management firm works with mostly investors who don’t...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $124,450

18 FedEx Ground Routes, Paducah KY

Paducah, KY

Imagine stepping into a turnkey logistics operation that's been quietly generating strong cash flow in Paducah, Kentucky. These 18 FedEx Ground pickup and delivery routes represent exactly what you've...

$1,417,000

$1,417,000

EBITDA: $376,000

Established (21 Years) High Volume Tailor / Alteration Shop

Louisville, KY

(Not Actual Photos) Well established tailor & alternation business with HIGH Net Profit. Highlights: * $700K + Annual Volume, with still more growth opportunities. * Multiple long term contracts with...

$450,000

$450,000

Digital Marketing Agency – Step Out of Employment & Into Ownership

Louisville, KY

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and growing digital marketing agency with over $234K in Cash Flow. The Company offers consistent revenue, strong client retention, a lean and...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $234,983

Lucrative, high growth, residential trash, pick up service

Hanson, KY

Weekly residential curbside waste management service. 600 customers with about 800 trash Toters. 2022 Freightliner garbage truck. Under CDL...

$315,000

$315,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Disaster Restoration Business in Kentucky

Kentucky

A profitable and established restoration business is for sale in Kentucky . This is a high quality franchise business that focuses on disaster recovery services such as water damage , fire damage,...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $374,000

Construction Service Business for Sale – Easy to Operate

Louisville, KY

For nearly two decades, this well-established construction service and remodeling firm has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality workmanship, dependable service, and professional...

$649,000

$649,000

Cash Flow: $170,704

Property Management Business w/ Reoccurring Revenues

Lexington, KY

This established property management firm works with mostly investors who don’t have the time to manage their own portfolios of properties. The new owner will not need prior experience and not need...

$189,899

$189,899

Cash Flow: $136,700

DAVID MUSSARI

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty

Serving Boone County, KY

We are a full service Real Estate Brokerage servicing our clients throughout Ohio, Northern Kentucky, Parkersburg, WV and Erie, Pennsylvania. Our expertise includes working with buyers and sellers of residential homes and commercial real estate. We also offer leasing services, tenant representation, business brokerage, and property management. We are a proud affiliate of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network that pride ourselves in outstanding customer service.

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18 FedEx P&D Routes - Southern Kentucky

Kentucky

Own a profitable, rural operation with a strong management team! › 26 Trucks › 3 Managers › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Three managers on staff...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

Cash Flow: $576,452

Café & Catering Business – Decades of Proven Profitable Track Record

Louisville, KY

This well-established café and catering business has been a beloved staple in the community for decades. Known for its delicious lunch and catering offerings, the business boasts a loyal customer base...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $146,528

Laundry Pick Up & Delivery Service with Recurring Revenue

Louisville, KY

Owner-operated pickup-and-delivery laundry service serving residential and commercial customers in the Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana area. The company provides wash-and-fold and...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $114,153

Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Engineering Firm

Kentucky

The Company is a prominent national firm specializing in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering. It focuses on small franchise and retail stores, car dealerships, and storage/warehouse...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $397,000

Event Rental Featuring Large Selection of Rental Items

Kentucky

Large selection of event rental items from tents, tables, chairs, inflatables, linens, concession equipment, dinnerware, meal service, dance floors and games. Delivery and installation is also...

$741,700

$741,700

Cash Flow: $140,751

Long Tenured Licensed Pest Control and Home Inspection Service

Kentucky

Pest Control, Home Inspections & Crawl Space Health Located in the Upper South- Full service pest control company serving commercial and residential properties with state of the art processes and...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $118,609

Profitable Alterations and Embroidery Business - Turnkey Opportunity

Lexington, KY

Well-established and highly respected alterations and embroidery business for sale. Serving the community for many years, this shop has built a loyal repeat clientele and a strong reputation for...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $210,793

Home Improvement Business: Profitable/Recognized/Unique - Louisville

Louisville, KY

This unique home improvement business is for sale in this local market. We design, sell, manufacture, and install closets, pantries, garages, mudrooms, and laundry rooms. Unlike all other competitors...

$99,999

$99,999

Cash Flow: $180,000

Residential & Light Commercial HVAC Service Business

Louisville, KY

Imagine stepping into a thriving HVAC business that's already built the foundation for success. This residential heating and cooling service company has everything you need. You'll love how this...

$188,900

$188,900

Cash Flow: $202,948

Established Window Repair Business – w/ Master Franchise Rights

Louisville, KY

Imagine owning a thriving glass repair business with established systems, loyal employees, customers at the ready and a competitive advantage over any rival. This established Louisville based company...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $105,524

Buy or Sell a Service Business in Kentucky
Service businesses are some of the most commonly listed for sale on BizBuySell, and include a wide range of people and process driven companies that sell expertise or labor rather than physical products. Common businesses are home and commercial services (cleaning, inspections, renovation, HVAC, automotive services), business services (marketing, signage, printing, brokerage, coworking), route based and asset light operations (parking management, entertainment routes), and franchised service brands. These businesses typically operate on contract , project , or recurring service models, generating revenue through service fees, ongoing maintenance agreements, route accounts, memberships, or territory based franchises, often with relatively low inventory requirements and scalable staffing.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed34
Asking Price$437,500
Reported Revenue$708,412
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$181,209
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$237,500$437,500$883,750

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale in Kentucky.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$477,160$134,850
Median$708,412$181,209
Upper Quartile$1,734,330$242,254

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale in Kentucky.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.441.43
Median0.702.55
Upper Quartile1.033.76

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Service Business in Kentucky?

The median asking price for an established Service Business in Kentucky is $437,500, though prices range from under $237,500 to well over $883,750.

How much do Service Businesses owners in Kentucky earn?

The median reported revenue of Service Businesses in Kentucky is $708,412 and owners earn a median of $181,209, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Service Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Service Businesses in Kentucky, revenue multiples range from 0.44 to 1.03, with a median of 0.70. Earning multiples range from 1.43 to 3.76, with the median at 2.55. This means the typical Service Business in Kentucky may ask for around 0.70 times its annual revenue, and 2.55 times its annual owner earnings.

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