Suffolk County, NY
For Sale: Established Home Heating Oil Company – 15 Years of Success After 15 years in business, this well-established home heating oil company, with 5,000 customer accounts, is now available for...

Suffolk County, NY
For Sale: Established Home Heating Oil Company – 15 Years of Success After 15 years in business, this well-established home heating oil company, with 5,000 customer accounts, is now available for...
Cash Flow: $75,000

Maple Grove, MN
Imagine owning a thriving radon testing and restoration business that's already built a solid reputation in the Twin Cities metro area. You'll step into an established operation serving Twin Cities...
Cash Flow: $98,073

Clermont County, OH
This offering represents the opportunity to acquire a well-established commercial cleaning franchise serving a strong regional market. The business operates within the recession-resistant B2B facility...
Cash Flow: $415,728

Florida
This exceptional Central Florida business has been a trusted leader in landscape equipment sales and service for both commercial and residential clients for decades. The operation is well established,...
Cash Flow: $1,155,405
Spring, TX
Turn-Key BBQ Restaurant - 20+ Years of Proven Success This family-owned BBQ restaurant offers an exceptional investment opportunity in Spring, Texas's thriving market. Established in 2003, the...
Miami-Dade County, FL
A confidential offering for a well-established lawn and landscape service company located in Miami-Dade County. The business has been operating successfully for over three decades and is recognized...
Cash Flow: $345,009
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Glendale, AZ
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This turnkey opportunity combines an established catering business with owned real estate, featuring a fully licensed 2,521 SF commissary kitchen in Glendale, Arizona. AZBarbeque...
Cash Flow: $85,000
California
50% Seller Financing – Established Gourmet Popcorn & Gift Business SC2210 This Northern California based Snack Shop is a California Limited Liability Company and was formed 6 years ago and has been...
Cash Flow: $70,000
Redding, CA
Established Property Management Firm - Turnkey Operation in Redding, CA This well-established property management company, operating since 1998, presents an exceptional opportunity for a broker...
Cash Flow: $80,000
New York, NY
Offshore staffing business with recurring monthly revenue, stable multi-year cash flow, and minimal owner involvement. Revenue is collected on a subscription-style basis, creating predictable cash...
Cash Flow: $144,400
Monroe County, PA
This company was established in 1978 and has built an impeccable reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable home maintenance services in the Pocono, PA region. Serving the growing Air B&B...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Stone Mountain, GA
Fibrenew Norcross is a growing mobile restoration business serving the greater Atlanta market with a diverse mix of residential, automotive, warranty, and commercial clientele. This turnkey...
Dallas, TX
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Carrollton, Texas region for $80,000! Currently generating $485,125 in yearly sales and nets $54,720. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
EBITDA: $54,720
$49,999
Monmouth, NJ
This business transforms storage spaces using AI design tools and direct manufacturer pricing to deliver efficient, high quality custom installations with a lean and profitable operational model....
Cash Flow: $257,348
Sterling Heights, MI
Heating and cooling services represent one of the most dependable categories in the entire home services industry, and this business has been built to serve that demand at a high level. Unlike...
Cash Flow: $420,609
Liquor License Sales PA-NJ, LLC
Liquor License Sales PA-NJ, LLC.
Serving Dauphin County, PA
Liquor License Sales PA-NJ, LLC is a full service liquor license brokerage that works only in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We only work with liquor licenses, no real estate, no business brokering. We have been in business for over 20 years and work with everyone from the independent owner who wishes to expand their business to many of the corporate restaurant chains, grocery and convenience store groups. Need market values? We may be able to help! Give us a call!
Lake County, FL
Pink's Windows Franchise - Turnkey Cleaning Business with Strong Growth Potential This established Pink's Windows franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey cleaning business...
Harris County, TX
A well-established youth baseball training academy located in North Houston area. The business offers diversified revenue streams through private lessons, group training, team programs, and batting...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Gillespie County, TX
ESTABLISHED CATERING BUSINESS - GILLESPIE COUNTY, TX This thriving catering company has served Texas Hill Country since 2013, capitalizing on the region's booming wedding and event market. Located in...
Phoenix, AZ
Well-established and highly reputable auto repair business located in the heart of North Central Phoenix. The shop sits at a high traffic intersection in a desirable neighborhood. Operating for many...
Cash Flow: $151,000
Brevard County, FL
This engineering firm has been in business for 20 years and has built a very strong reputation in a market with very limited competition. This means a buyer can step into a business that has high...
Cash Flow: $326,360
Charlotte, NC
This established, independently operated snack distribution route serves approximately 275+ convenience stores and smoke shops across North Carolina and generates approximately $510,000 in annual...
Cash Flow: $155,000
Brevard County, FL
This well-established digital advertising and production agency is ready for a motivated and creative buyer to take it to the next level! Be your own boss and receive the benefit and satisfaction of...
Cash Flow: $175,197
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Established Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning franchise located in Inver Grove Heights, MN, offering a proven low-moisture carpet cleaning system that sets it apart from traditional competitors. This...
$742,380
Clearwater, FL
Charlotte County, FL
Established construction services company specializing in grading, site preparation, cleanup, and builder support for new home construction. Serving a nationally recognized home builder, the business...
Cash Flow: $465,322
Prescott Valley, AZ
Acquire two exclusive, secured franchise territories in one of Arizona's fastest-growing markets at a significant discount to the direct franchisor price. The current owners — an operating GameDay...
Tustin, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Key West, FL
For Sale: Turnkey Deep Sea Fishing Charter Business in Key West, FL – Sea Clusion Own a piece of paradise and step into a fully operational, highly rated deep-sea fishing charter business based in...
Cash Flow: $15,500
Venice, FL
Well-established, turnkey pet care business with 200+ active clients and strong recurring revenue, serving the Venice, North Venice, and Wellen Park areas. This highly rated operation offers dog...
Cash Flow: $49,500
Secaucus, NJ
Established Food Truck Catering Business - Dessert Specialty This profitable dessert-focused food truck catering operation has been serving the Tri-State area since 2015, generating $250,000 in annual...
Jersey City, NJ
Don’t miss this rare chance to step into a thriving, high-demand cleaning business with a top-tier brand reputation and built-in infrastructure. The owner/franchisor is refocusing on Hoboken and...
EBITDA: $120,000
Dallas County, TX
LISTING ID # 37592 Landscaping Business located in Dallas County, Texas, is now available for sale. This business has been successfully operating for several years, providing a wide range of...
Cash Flow: $1,450,000
San Diego, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Encinitas, California region for $70,000! Grossing $640,817 in yearly sales and nets an estimated $87,947. Distributorship and territory are purchased through...
EBITDA: $87,947
Nevada
High-margin fully remote sports licensing and NIL operations firm is available for acquisition. The company provides fully outsourced licensing execution for consumer brands, managing the entire...
Cash Flow: $440,143
$1,695,000
Keene, NH
Denver, CO
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Golden, Colorado region for $177,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $68,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
EBITDA: $122,416
Middlesex County, NJ
Established Air Duct Cleaning Business - 10 Years of Excellence This top-rated air duct cleaning business presents an exceptional opportunity in Middlesex County, NJ's growing market. Operating...
Cash Flow: $200,000
San Jose, CA
Established Cleaning Franchise Business - Bay Area This is an established cleaning franchise operation affiliated with a well-known national brand, serving the dense San Jose metropolitan area in...
Huntersville, NC
Step into a true turnkey opportunity with this well-established fence franchise serving the Charlotte, NC area. Covering the highly desirable Lake Norman area, this operation specializes in premium...
Lutz, FL
Dumpster Kings is a growing dumpster rental company serving the Tampa Bay area with a strong local brand, professional website, and established customer base. The business provides residential,...
Middlesex County, MA
This Greater Boston cybersecurity firm is now available for acquisition for the first time. The founder and CEO, who has successfully managed this profitable business for over a decade, is ready to...
Cash Flow: $470,343
Edison, NJ
Well established and profitable Tent & party rental business for sale. The company provides customers with clean quality Party Rental products and personalized service. They offer frame tents, pole...
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company - California Central Coast Established in 2005, this profitable custom landscape design and construction company serves the beautiful San Luis Obispo...
Leigh Apodaca
The Apodaca Group at Compass
Serving Orange County, CA
The Apodaca Group, in partnership with Compass Commercial, offers invaluable assistance to entrepreneurs aiming to sell their small businesses. Our team excels in identifying suitable buyers and ensuring seamless transitions for all parties involved, making us an attractive option for business owners contemplating a sale. Should you be exploring the sale of your business and require support in locating the ideal purchaser, we invite you to connect with The Apodaca Group. This collaborative effort could prove to be a highly advantageous stride in your journey. Leveraging our team's capacity to engage with a diverse pool of potential candidates on a daily basis potentially enhances the probability of discovering the perfect buyer for your enterprise. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask! Give us a call today!
Delray Beach, FL
35+ Year Established Residential & Commercial Landscaping Maintenance, Installation, and Tree Service Company, located in Delray Beach, FL. Current owner works about 30-40 hours/week, and his role...
Cash Flow: $200,528
Naperville, IL
Loyal recurring members. Proprietary smart-gym technology. More than 10 years in Naperville. This consistently profitable fitness studio has built a sticky client base around fast, personalized...
$5,400,000
Columbia, PA
Hillsborough County, FL
Acquire an established, professional tree care company serving both residential and commercial customers in an essential, recession-resistant industry. This turnkey operation offers a rare opportunity...
Hillsborough County, FL
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Hillsborough County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training...
Gypsum, CO
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Frisco, Colorado region for $120,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $33,500 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
EBITDA: $84,633
Las Vegas, NV
Reputable landscaping services provider delivering reliable, professional work with strong attention to detail. Serving both residential and commercial clients, the business offers lawn maintenance,...
Cash Flow: $254,033
Leesburg, VA
Pepperidge Farm Snack route for sale in the Leesburg, Virginia area for $314,000. Financing available with an estimated $34,000 down! Currently grossing $384,332 in sales and nets $67,652....
EBITDA: $67,652
Cherokee County, GA
Well-established, physician-directed wellness clinic delivering IV hydration therapy through a proven model with a convenient retail location. Treatments are administered by licensed nurses under...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Colorado
Here's a rare opportunity to acquire one of Colorado's most established and respected specialty landscaping installation businesses — the longest-operating company of its kind on the Front Range, with...
Cash Flow: $268,000
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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