REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hamilton County, OH
Seize the opportunity to own a thriving, turnkey automotive service business paired with prime real estate, offering both immediate profitability and long-term stability. Established over a decade ago...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Minnesota
Own a small, profitable operation with a full-time manager! › 10 Trucks › 1 Manager › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the business. › Spare trucks available for...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $169,725
North Carolina
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $11,528 › Active Accounts: 4 › Listing Ratio: 20:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery...
$228,000
Alabama
Own a profitable portfolio of solo runswith a strong management team! › 15 Trucks › 2 Managers › 5 Dedicated Solo Runs › 1 Unassigned Solo Run › Dedicated runs offer consistent, reliable revenue. ›...
$3,200,000
Cash Flow: $704,284
Georgia
Own a profitable operation with remote ownership opportunity! › 14 Trucks › 1 Manager › Value of fleet included in asking price. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $244,761
Wisconsin
Own a high growth bread route in a desirable area! › Weekly Revenue: $10,249 › Active Accounts: 9 › Listing Ratio: 15:1 › With a well-established client base and efficient delivery system, this...
$155,000
New York
Own an NEMT business with a full fleet and office manager to assist with day-to-day operations. › 11 Trucks › Enter the non-emergency transportation industry with an established operation! › A...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $295,079
Oklahoma
Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $13,401 › Active Accounts: 14 › Listing Ratio: 14:1 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers...
$185,000
Alabama
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 31 Trucks › 1 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational...
$2,600,000
Cash Flow: $751,150
Colorado
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation in a great territory! › 10 Trucks › 1 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $234,219
Available in Multiple Locations
Fleet Clean | Mobile Truck Washing Business | Recurring Customer Business
$90,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Turnkey Bath Renovation Franchise in Prime South Florida Market – High Revenue, Scalable & Fully Supported This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, fully operational bath renovation...
$400,000
Fort Wayne, IN
Smash My Trash is a mobile dumpster compacting company, helping businesses and communities to reduce waste volume, save money and lower emissions. SMT is transforming the industry by empowering...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $290,000
$750,000
San Diego, CA
Virginia
This fast-growing Virginia-based behavioral health company (“Company”) is a premier outpatientsubstance abuse treatment provider dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals inrecovery....
$5,150,000
Cash Flow: $1,240,000
Pennsylvania
Be your own boss with this high margin waste operation! › 1 Truck › Enter the junk removal space with an established business. › Offering essential waste collection and disposal services, this route...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $230,773
Rob Lewis MBA, MCBI
DEPLOY Business Advisors, Inc.
Serving Horry County, SC
Deploy Business Advisors, Inc. is a transactional advisory and brokerage group formed to assist discerning business owners along the Grand Strand of SC and across the Carolinas. The Company's mission is to assist as many business owners as possible with the evaluation of enterprise-level cash flow, current market value, and marketability. As the name implies, the Company is founded upon maintaining a constant state of responsive readiness and will deploy a sophisticated set of professional advisory practices meeting or exceeding preferred timelines. Confidentiality, authenticity, integrity, open-communication, and action are all at the core of the Company's tactical business values. On behalf of the confidentiality of it's valued client base, the Company does not advertise or promote any aspects of done deals, which typically fall in the range of $500,000 to $5,000,000. Deploy is fully committed to providing an advisory no-spin zone for clients, first as trusted advisors and secondly as transactional brokers, when the client is prepared and the timing is right in the market. Deploy Business Advisors are experts in facilitating answers to the following FAQs: What should I be doing now to plan for a sale in the future? Where is my business in it's life cycle and is growth sustainable? How is my business performing relative to others in my sector? Is my business in a hot industry, or otherwise? What values do the numbers on my financial statements represent in the current market? What are the intangible, goodwill components of my business value? How does the commercial real estate impact the deal, do I need a Realtor? How long will I need to prepare for being on the market? What will my Marketing Memorandum look like and how important is it to look professional? What should I expect my bottom-line sales price to be relative to asking price? How will the process of marketing and selling my business affect me and my family emotionally? What is a CBI?
Minnesota
Own a profitable, rural operation with a full-time manager! › 11 Trucks › 1 Manager › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Full-time manager on staff to...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $207,734
Portage, MI
Turnkey FedEx Pickup & Delivery (P&D) business available, offering a manageable entry point into FedEx contracting. Great stop density including contiguous zip codes throughout exclusive service area....
$435,000
Cash Flow: $132,804
San Francisco County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
DuPage County, IL
Established flexible workspace business offering private offices, meeting rooms, and coworking space. This location serves professionals, small businesses, and remote teams, with strong recurring...
$500,000
North Carolina
Business Overview: • Contracted Service Area (CSA) operating out of North Carolina (Greater Charlotte Area). • The route mix includes 70% Home Delivery (Residential) and 30% Ground (Commercial) Pickup...
$1,199,000
Cash Flow: $356,739
Available Nationwide
Junk King, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading junk removal franchise. With us, your path to business ownership can experience the royal treament!
$50,000
Hillsborough County, FL
The Commercial Landscape Business (actual name confidential), a steadfast lawn care and landscaping operation for approximately Six years, has earned a reputation for reliability and dependability....
$650,000
Cash Flow: $208,492
Folsom, CA
Established coworking business in fast-growing Folsom, CA offering fully furnished workspaces, meeting rooms, and business services. This professionally managed business provides an excellent...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $5,047
$280,000
Los Angeles, CA
Houston, TX
Looking for a turn-key business opportunity with built-in brand power? A seasoned Window Gang franchisee is offering a Franchise for sale in Houston, TX. The business comes with an established phone...
$50,000
Salt Lake County, UT
Owner is looking to sell before mosquito season. Season approaching in 15 days.He has another million dollar business and he doesn't have time for managing more employees and another business. 2...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
Burlington County, NJ
75 customers, great territories, ready to go for the upcoming May 1st season. License lease included for up to 6 months! (State class can be taken to get your own via Rutgers University). 2 franchise...
$49,000
North Carolina
Looking for a turn-key business opportunity with built-in brand power and proven profitability? A seasoned multi-unit Window Gang franchisee is offering several high-performing territories for sale....
$125,000
Mercer County, NJ
This business is ready for new growth. Located in central New Jersey, it is halfway between New York City and Philadelphia. It has a business address with cachet. The largest sales components have...
$279,500
Cook County, IL
This modern flexible workspace business represents an exceptional opportunity in one of Chicago's most dynamic professional markets. Located in an upscale Class A building, this turnkey operation...
$190,000
Tampa, FL
Established tree removal and trimming business serving the Tampa Bay area with a strong reputation and loyal repeat customer base. Voted Nextdoor Favorite four years in a row and backed by excellent...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $109,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, Maid Right is the perfect choice when it comes to franchising. Our lucrative house cleaning franchise offers all the benefits of being a small business owner with the support of a larger, established brand.
$50,000
New York, NY
Location: Long Island / NYC (but can operate remotely) This is an existing business re-sale with multiple territories! Wear what Jayden Daniels 2024 Heisman Trophy Winner, Drew Brees, Justin Waller,...
$79,000
Hyrum, UT
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE COMPANY - FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS This established commercial landscaping operation demonstrates strong financial fundamentals with 89% profit margins and...
$129,000
Cash Flow: $49,898
$139,000
Jasper County, SC
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Algoma, WI
The Grain Loft Event Venue is a rare turn key opportunity for those looking to be a part of the popular fast growing wedding industry. Located just minutes South of Door County in the heart of...
$1,650,000
Nampa, ID
Established in 2001, this family-owned appliance sales and service company has built a trusted reputation for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. With over two decades of consistent...
$129,000
Cash Flow: $113,280
Available in Multiple Locations
Are you searching for a business opportunity that has recurring revenue, lifestyle flexibility, and large protected territories? Mosquito Squad may be your perfect match with these benefits and more, including no royalty fees for the first 12 months!
$50,000
New York
Owner relocation forces sale, Seller is motivated, price just reduced: Invest in a successful model for eSports - this is not an arcade- this time-refined business model is based on repeat program...
$150,000
Montana
Business Overview: • This is a well-established FedEx-contracted service provider operating in two key Montana markets: Central and Southwest Montana. • The business is being sold as one entity,...
$2,599,000
Cash Flow: $725,627
Dallas, TX
This company is a full beverage equipment dealer, distributer, retail sales and service company to include espresso, coffee, tea, and frozen equipment; repair, preventative maintenance contracts and...
$2,990,000
Alaska
Offered by Denali Business Advisors: 2024 numbers just completed boasting $705,000 in SDE. Take advantage of this opportunity to own a well-established landscaping and snow removal company with a...
$1,790,000
Cash Flow: $705,000
Citrus Springs, FL
Here’s your chance to own a pool route from Citrus Springs! It consists of 98 accounts generating a guaranteed $8,825 per month plus MORE from repairs and filter cleans! ***This is an owner operated...
$106,740
Cash Flow: $100,929
Arturo P.A.
Biznet Ventures, Inc
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montana
The business was founded in 2022 and operated as a dual-location scrap metal recycling business in the Mountain West Region. It has rapidly built a reputation as a trusted waste management partner for...
$10,500,000
Ontario
"A highly regarded, established sign installation and repair, boasting top-tier, well-maintained equipment, a loyal and expanding customer base, and a team of skilled, knowledgeable professionals."...
$950,000
$160,000
Chesterfield County, VA
San Antonio, TX
Here’s your chance to own a great pool route in the San Antonio area! It consists of 39 accounts generating a guaranteed $8,710.00 per month plus repair and filter cleaning income! *Financials don't...
$87,100
Cash Flow: $102,168
Palm Beach County, FL
This exceptional opportunity presents a highly profitable, turnkey business with over 30 years of proven success in the print, marketing, and promotional services industry. Established in 1991, this...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $243,558
Available in Multiple Locations
Want to be the best of the best? Joining Loyalty Business Brokers gives you the advantage over all the rest. Our Business Is Selling Your Business!
$50,000
Oakland County, MI
This specialty retail framing business has been family-owned and operated since the early 1980s, maintaining consistent ownership and leadership throughout its history. After relocating twice to...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $252,000
Tallahassee, FL
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider that has been servicing local business in the greater Tallahassee area for close to 20 years. The business provides print,...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $94,000
Seattle, WA
Substantial price reduction: $4,000,000 for 3 operating performing retail marijuana stores and licenses located close to I-5 Freeway in Washington State. Price is at 70% of trailing year sales of last...
$4,000,000
New Castle County, DE
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established tree service company with a strong reputation, proven systems, and a large customer base. Founded in 2010, the business has grown into a...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Oklahoma City, OK
This well-established home services business has been thriving for over a decade, earning a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and professionalism in its market. Backed by a nationally...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kailua Kona, HI
Established in 1973, this highly regarded, turn-key full-service welding and structural steel fabrication shop has built a strong reputation for delivering top-quality workmanship. As the largest...
$4,075,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Sarasota County, FL
Established Residential Sales Real Estate Company – Southwest Florida Annual Cash Flow: $430,000 | SBA Eligible | Proven Lead Generation| Turnkey Operation Take advantage of a rare opportunity to own...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $430,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
Two incredible locations, fully optimized dry cleaner specializing in nontoxic, green services and recognized member of the community. Best of Awards for the last 10 years. Numerous contracts in place...
$975,000
Cash Flow: $261,283
Lafayette County, LA
Own a thriving business brokerage in the heart of Baton Rouge—one of Louisiana’s most economically vibrant and steadily expanding markets. This turnkey operation follows a proven and scalable business...
$67,500
Available in Multiple Locations
Turn Your Passion Into Profit with Complete Weddings + Events Join one of the nation’s top event services franchises, offering photography, videography, DJ, lighting, coordination, and photo booth rentals—all under one brand. Complete Weddings + Events is a proven, low-cost, home-based business with strong support, national brand recognition, and multiple revenue streams. Ideal for entrepreneurs who want to build a scalable business in the fun, rewarding wedding and event industry. No prior event experience required—just leadership, drive, and a passion for creating unforgettable moments. Start your journey today!
$30,000
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
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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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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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