Columbus, OH
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Commercial Landscaping/Snow Removal Business w/Anchor Client Ohio
The UPS Store Franchise in Lee County FL
Lee County, FL
Established Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene | Prime Area | $120K
Tampa, FL
Confidential Lawn & Landscaping Business For Sale
Cumberland County, ME
Own a Catering & Event Venue in the Hamptons with $400k Down
Suffolk County, NY
High-End Jersey Shore Landscape Design and Build
Ocean County, NJ
Several-Location Service Suite CRE Portfolio (Owned) | 96% Occupied
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hoffman Estates, IL
Seller Ready to Exit - Established Dry Cleaner
Fremont, CA
Vending Route | Semi-Passive, Home-Based, Scalable
Anaheim, CA
Reliable Property Management Busines in High-Demand Market
Cleveland, OH
Home Services Business Focused on Everyday Repairs
Cincinnati, OH
Specialty Cleaning Business w/ Excellent Profits
Denver, CO
This Business Represents Your Success
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lincoln, NE
Established Auto Aftermarket Business - Relocate to Your Site
Union County, SD
The UPS Store Franchise in Northeast Ohio
Ohio
Profitable Dry Cleaner: Prime Beach City Location!
Orange County, CA
Richard Green
Green & Co. Business Brokers
Serving Sarasota County, FL
The Green & Co. Difference -We don't just list a business for sale and hope a buyer comes along. We actively search for buyers for all of our listings. -We pride ourselves on going above and beyond when communicating with our sellers. One of the biggest complaints that we hear from business owners who have previously listed with another company is that they were listed and never heard from their broker again. We ensure regular and open communication. -We have an extensive buyer database of buyers who are waiting for the right business to come on the market. -We do more than just confidentially market our listings on the popular consumer websites and our central MLS, we use the best marketing tools and methods in the industry. -Confidentiality is king, so we screen and pre-qualify every potential buyer. It is our goal to make the process of either buying a new business or selling your current business as smooth and efficient as possible. We know how important confidentiality is to our sellers and we treat it with the utmost importance. Creating a win-win outcome for all parties involved is what we believe makes or breaks a deal. We use our knowledge and experience in the business industry to your advantage. As a result, our clients always come first. We pride ourselves on being responsive, communicative and hard-working. We have a "whatever it takes" attitude, and that is truly how we approach each and every business transaction that we help with.
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Dry Cleaners
Oakland County, MI
40 year Los Angeles Property Management Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Houston Landscaping/ Lawncare Business
Harris County, TX
High Gross Profits: Property Damage and Restoration Company
Charlotte, NC
Explosively Growing Tow Company, Expanding NJ Toll Roads Contracts
New Jersey
Building & Business for Sale, Well-Maintained | 2,304 SF
Portland, OR
Wholesale Distribution Route
Miami, FL
Turnkey Farm Winery, Wedding & Agritourism Venue
Niagara County, NY
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale - ABSENTEE
Kansas City, MO
@ Dry Cleaner for Sale in Islip [13 yrs], Islip, NY 11751
Islip, NY
Growth Opportunity: Established Cleaning Business for Sale Now!
Knox County, TN
@ Laundromat w/i "50 Machines" in Manhattan, NY 10032
New York, NY
The UPS Store Franchise in Central Mississippi
Mississippi
Environmental Consulting & Hazardous Materials Management Firm
Connecticut
Established Property Management Business - Immediate Cash Flow
Bozeman, MT
Electrical Service Business in Calgary
Calgary, AB
Lansing Michigan Area Mission Tortilla Distribution Route for Sale
Lansing, MI
Dry Cleaner Plant near Torrance
Carson, CA
Outdoor Pest Control Services Business
Grand Rapids, MI
Residential Cleaning Services Business
Savannah, GA
Profitable Junk Removal Business with Room to Grow
Danbury, CT
Junk Removal & Recycling Business
Jacksonville, FL
Junk Removal & Recycling Business
Orlando, FL
Junk Removal & Hauling Business
Melbourne, FL
Own a Thriving Power Washing Business - Ready for New Owners!
St. Louis City County, MO
Lucrative Home Inspection Business
Ocean City, MD
Home Services Business
Volusia County, FL
Established, Full-Service Dental Practice With Real Estate Option
Suffolk County, NY
James Shin
SK Realty
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
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@ Laundromat w/i "70 Machines" + "20 yrs Lease", Brooklyn NY 11218
Brooklyn, NY
Dryer Vent Cleaning & Maintenance Business
Greenwich, CT
Pool Design, Installation, and Maintenance Company
Deck, Staining, Sandless & Dustless Wood Refinishing Franchise $69,000
Dutchess County, NY
Hair Salon In High Traffic Area Suffolk County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale - Fully Equipped & Turnkey
San Lorenzo, CA
Buy or Sell a Service Business
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 Analyzed | 4,756 |
| Asking Price | $365,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $663,201 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $175,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $189,668 | $365,000 | $900,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $331,126 | $97,000 |
| Median | $663,201 | $175,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,434,927 | $320,000 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.43 | 1.61 |
| Median | 0.72 | 2.61 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.10 | 3.63 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $365,000, though prices range from under $189,668 to well over $900,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $663,201 and owners earn a median of $175,000, 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, revenue multiples range from 0.43 to 1.10, with a median of 0.72. Earning multiples range from 1.61 to 3.63, with the median at 2.61. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.61 times its annual owner earnings.
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