Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...
$95,000
Richmond, VA
At Signal Security (https://www.teamsignal.com/), step into a major growth opportunity with exclusive development rights across three major territories in Richmond’s booming western corridor—Short...
$1,183,622
Cash Flow: $91,249
Bexar County, TX
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire a well-established and successful branded apparel and promotional products business in the Bexar County. This turnkey business has built a strong...
$99,500
Wisconsin
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, nationally expanded property management company with a strong foundation in Wisconsin and operations spanning multiple states. This business...
$3,950,000
Montpelier, VT
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Washington County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
$75,000
New York, NY
This is a rare opportunity to own a highly desirable Pepperidge Farm Snack Route in a prime, protected territory. The current owner works just 2 days per week, generating $75,000 in annual commissions...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Alaska
Professional Grant Writing and Project Management - Alaska-Based Opportunity Established in 2003, this successful grant writing and project management firm specializes in serving rural Alaskan Tribal...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Sacramento County, CA
Easy to run small property management business. Portfolio of single family homes. Also use the management software for bookkeeping for several hundred marina boat rental slips in the area....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Los Angeles, CA
Here’s your chance to own a well-established, highly rated mobile repair business with consistent income and a loyal client base. Operating since 2019, this business specializes in mobile phone,...
$14,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Blingle!, a HorsePower Brands company, stands as the pinnacle of outdoor lighting expertise, offering tailored solutions in landscape, permanent, event, and holiday lighting.
$60,000
Newton, MA
All encompassing landscape company in high income Boston suburban towns. High end clientele utilizing every service aspect....
$700,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
St. Charles, IL
Established Wedding Services Business for Sale – DJ, Photography & Photo Booth Company Turnkey Opportunity in the Thriving Wedding Industry! We have been in business for over 30 years and ready to...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
$199,000
King County, WA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sedalia, MO
108 Acre Entertainment / Event / Lodging / RV Resort Business Operation. Our historic lodge sits on 108 acres of beautiful rolling countryside just 0.3 miles North of Sedalia Missouri. Location and...
$6,500,000
San Jose, CA
High-End Italian Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location Price: $488,000 Location: San Jose/Silicon Valley An incredible opportunity to own a luxurious Italian restaurant in a prime, high-traffic...
$488,000
Armen Nazarian
Armen Nazarian Business Brokers
Serving Oakland County, MI
Armen Nazarian Business Brokers is committed to helping Buyers and Sellers in a fair, honest and professional manner while striving to keep the transaction as confidential as possible. Armen has many years of experience selling business and commercial real estate throughout the State of Michigan. As a leading business brokerage, we help our clients achieve buying the business they have always wanted or selling their business to a qualified buyer all while protecting their privacy and sensitive business information. That’s why we make it a point to provide quality work with integrity and confidentiality. You’ll know you made the right move to partner with us when you buy or sell a business. As a trusted business brokerage firm, we’ll handle every aspect of business buying or business selling so you can have a steady cash flow and reach your financial goals quicker. Call us today at 248-231-7714 for a free business evaluation!
Volusia County, FL
Seize the opportunity to own one of Central Florida’s highest-performing wedding venues! The venue is a thriving, fully turnkey business with every system, process, and staff member already in place...
$689,000
Cash Flow: $335,000
Knox County, TN
Recession-Resistant, Insurance-Driven, and Poised for Growth This profitable restoration services franchise operates in a growing market with increasing demand for emergency response, mitigation, and...
$945,000
Cash Flow: $245,000
Queens County, NY
Established painting company with over 30 years in the business. As a GC or Trade Contractor, buyer has an excellent opportunity to acquire a painting/plastering division. Business has the best and...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
Yavapai County, AZ
Established Full-Service Cleaning Business - 50+ Years of Market Leadership This exceptional dual-division cleaning service has been the premier provider in Yavapai County, Arizona since 1973. The...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $66,000
Bridgeport, CT
Strategic Staff Support Services, LLC is an established medical facility cleaning business serving healthcare clients across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. Founded in 2019, this privately...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $52,968
Available Nationwide
Own a Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Business That Keeps the Food Service Industry Running
$100,000
Business Overview: This is a profitable, family-owned commercial cleaning company specializing in servicing auto dealerships and commercial properties. The Company has extremely predictably cash...
$845,000
Cash Flow: $281,070
Cincinnati, OH
Mission To provide an effective, affordable solution that eliminates indoor pathogens in order to improve the health and quality of life of our customers. Ideal Buyer This would be an excellent add-on...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $52,534
$65,000
Fort Worth, TX
Fulton County, GA
Unbeatable Business Opportunity Awaits You! Take charge of your future with this extraordinary chance to own an 8,200-square-foot, state-of-the-art, 24/7 fitness center located in the bustling West...
$599,000
Westminster, CO
Residential and commercial window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and snow removal in the thriving Denver metro. The sky is the limit with this turn key business. Strong reputation and Google reviews....
$150,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Camarillo, CA
Hire A Pro Construction Network National Construction Management Platform Powered by Offshore Teams & Vendor SaaS Network 10 Years of Proven Success Hire A Pro Construction Corp is a fully integrated,...
$450,000
Essex County, MA
Established Laundromat business for Sale by an Absentee Owner. Prime Lawrence, MA location in Business for over 20+ Years. Term Remaining: 7.5 years + (3) 5-year options (total 22 years) An...
$695,000
This is a turnkey Durable Medical Equipment (DME) business for sale, fully licensed with an active PTAN (Provider Transaction Access Number) and ready for Medicare billing. The business is structured...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $100
San Jose, CA
This National Brand is backed by a NYSE Power House 24 Billion Dollar Company! They have many home services franchises and they all feed off each other. This Wildlife & Environmental control franchise...
$66,000
Cash Flow: $162,000
Bernards, NJ
This window cleaning business has been serving Basking Ridge, NJ and nearby areas since 2017. It started as a simple one-person operation and has grown into a reliable, well-organized company with a...
$129,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Available in Multiple Locations
A CoolVu franchise provides window tinting, surface wraps, and custom graphics for homes and businesses, enhancing privacy, security, and energy efficiency.
$55,000
Greensboro, NC
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $238,000
Hartford, CT
Great opportunity to be your own boss and own a high profit business franchise in the thriving home and commercial service industry and in an attractive market! Lead Generation... This business is the...
$60,000
$75,000
Philadelphia, PA
Boston, MA
Great opportunity to be your own boss and own a high profit business franchise in the thriving home and commercial service industry and in an attractive market! Lead Generation... This business is the...
$60,000
Rocky Hill, CT
Imagine walking into a business that’s already built, already earning, and already making a difference. This is your chance to own a fully operational Koala Insulation franchise—backed by national...
$500,000
Available in Multiple Locations
As the #1 and fastest-growing coworking franchise, Office Evolution offers an extraordinary opportunity to take advantage of today’s changing business world.
$175,000
Montgomery County, TX
Established Pool Service & Retail Business in Montgomery County, TX This profitable pool service and retail operation represents an exceptional opportunity in one of Texas's fastest-growing markets....
$869,000
North Kansas City, MO
Established businesses, janitorial service for over 39 years and the retail business for over 30 years located on busy main thoroughfare with parking lot and warehouse. The focus of the store is to...
$1,150,000
Saint Louis, MO
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$1,920,000
Charleston County, SC
HOT. Low investment, low overhead, great validation, high volume, high demand business in a $60 billion annual industry which provides the opportunity to grow quickly and begin managing managers....
$550,000
Longmont, CO
A well-established and recession-resilient disaster restoration franchise serving residential and commercial clients in Boulder County, Colorado and surrounding high-demand markets. This business...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $56,000
Travis Kuehl
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Sauk County, WI
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Marion County, FL
Express Car Wash (reduced $250,00 to current bank appraisal May 2024) with built-in Flex Options recently completed and opened early November 2023. Car Wash Encompasses 2.3 acres of 4 total acres....
$5,050,000
Pflugerville, TX
Established Dry Cleaning and Laundry Business for Sale in Pflugerville, TX This well-established dry cleaning operation has been serving the Pflugerville community since 1995, offering nearly 30 years...
$200,000
$65,000
Boise, ID
Topeka, KS
Serious Inquiries Only – No Brokers: This listing is for qualified buyers only.Proof of funds or pre-approval may be required to access financial details. Interested parties should inquire promptly...
$159,000
Cash Flow: $290,449
Winchester, KY
Highly Profitable HVAC Air Quality Company with Brand, Assets, and $1M+ Net Income — Fully Scalable Nationwide This is your opportunity to acquire a proven, highly systemized HVAC air quality business...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
Available Nationwide
Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial electrical services franchise. With us, business ownership is shockingly simple!
$65,000
Florida
Matt's Total Tree Care is a well-established tree care business offering a comprehensive range of services, including tree removal, trimming and pruning, storm damage cleanup, hazardous tree...
$240,000
Philadelphia, PA
**Profitable Online Cleaning Business for Sale in Philadelphia** **Overview** Own a thriving, fully remote cleaning service operating in the heart of Philadelphia, designed for easy management from...
$14,999
Buffalo, NY
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$130,000
Cash Flow: $188,000
Cypress, TX
We’re selling a fast-growing, remote-first franchise brand in the home services space. The model is proven and replicable, with multiple franchise units already launched across the U.S., and a...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $340,000
San Jose, CA
? Business For Sale Two Thriving Laundromats — Prime San Jose Locations — Strong Cash Flow ? Price: $2,400,000 total ($1.2M each) Location: San Jose, California Business Type: Coin Laundry ?...
$2,400,000
Ohio
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a full-time manager! ›15 P&D Routes › 2 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $272,821
Poway, CA
Unlock Amazon Scale with a Proven, Recurring-Revenue Agency Built for Strategic Acquisition This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, systematized Amazon growth agency with embedded...
Cash Flow: $585,945
New York, NY
For over a decade, this locally trusted cleaning company has been serving both residential and light commercial clients with exceptional service and consistent results. Started in 2012, it has built a...
$88,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
Glendale, WI
Have you ever dreamed of running a meaningful, home-based business with low overhead costs? This is your chance to get one of the top-performing territories in a quickly growing home improvement...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $323,500
Available Nationwide
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is a rapidly growing contents cleaning and restoration franchise, emerging as a leader in a niche market nationwide.
$150,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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
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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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