San Francisco, CA
We deliver professional car cleaning and detailing services right to your doorstep. We specialize in interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, and odor removal — all performed using...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
4 Years Operating- Industry Leading Home Services Franchise Resale
Cary, NC
This is an established, open, and operating franchise resale in the home services space. Our franchise system offers a dynamic franchise opportunity for results-driven entrepreneurs to experience the...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $124,331
Dry Cleaners
San Gabriel, CA
30+ Years Legacy Dry cleaners with Loyal Client Base-La Verne, CA This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established dry cleaning business in the city of La Verne. In continuous operation for...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Richmond, VA - Profitable Security Franchise w/ Major Territory Rights
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
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Boutique Staffing Firm with mixture of Temp and direct hire.
Indiana
Business Overview: This thriving staffing firm offers a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established business specializing in both temp-to-hire and direct hire staffing solutions throughout...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
3
Recession proof Port St. Lucie route
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Own Your Time. Earn Steady Income of $19,874 per month plus repairs with 196 accounts. Employees are available to come with the route while the owner manages the route. Live Free. Ready to Be Your Own...
$238,488
Cash Flow: $173,122
Siding Renovation Business Opportunity in Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg, MB
Join One of the Fastest-Growing Siding Franchises in the Home Renovation Industry This business was established in 2022 and waiting for reopening when sold. It is an exciting opportunity to secure one...
$114,500
Cash Flow: $212,855
4
Package Store
Okaloosa County, FL
Retail liquor, Wine,Beer Sales. This Store has a selection of 3378 Products. Open 0900 AM-10:00 PM Mon thru Saturday . 0900 AM-0900 PM Sunday...
$800,000
MRO 145 Repair Station - Cessna Citations / Caravans
Opa-Locka, FL
FAA Part 145 Certified Aircraft Repair Station - Specialized Cessna Service Established in 2022, this fully operational MRO 145 repair station offers specialized maintenance services for high-demand...
$375,000
2
Turnkey San Antonio pool route
San Antonio, TX
Here’s your chance to own a turnkey pool route from the city of San Antonio! It consists of 94 accounts generating a guaranteed $17,989 per month plus MORE from repairs and filter cleans! What is a...
$215,868
Cash Flow: $118,840
FranchiseZoomin Groomin
Available in Multiple Locations
Sniffing around for a great new opportunity? Zoomin Groomin is expanding our mobile grooming business nationwide. Set your own schedule, be your own boss and work with pets all day. We’ll be right by your side, every step of the way. Woof!
$49,999
Pepperidge Farm Combo Route
State College, PA
Profitable and reliable Pepperidge Farm Snack & Bread Combo Route available in the State College, PA area. This established route includes 13 high-volume stops servicing major retailers including...
$264,000
21 FedEx P&D Routes - Upstate South Carolina
South Carolina
Own a large, profitable operation with a full-time manager! › 21 Trucks › 1 Manager › Value of fleet included in asking price. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $632,003
B2B Building Maintenance Franchise w/ $600k+ Business on the Books!
Metairie, LA
Business-to-business sales and management company with Massive National Accounts operating in the $100 billion-dollar commercial builidng maintenance industry. In business since 1961 and franchising...
$177,000
High Profit Window Cleaning Business For Sale in Fort Worth!
Fort Worth, TX
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...
$65,000
EBITDA: $80,000
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#1 Window Cleaning Business in Philadelphia!
Philadelphia, PA
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...
$75,000
EBITDA: $90,000
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Terry Watts
Murphy Business Sales
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Our customers and business associates appreciate our personal attention along with our unparalleled performance in all types of transactions that demand the highest standards of ethics and win-win outcomes for both buyer and seller. If you are searching for a highly respected business broker to partner with, your search is over with Murphy Business. We manage a comprehensive range of services that includes: - Sales of privately held businesses - Mergers and acquisitions - Business valuations - Appraisals of machinery and equipment - Commercial real estate and business consulting - And more… Every member of the Murphy Business team is dedicated to representing you in a way that will make you proud to do business with us. Our experience as business brokers, outstanding level of knowledge, and our broad network of business contacts assure your ultimate satisfaction. How Our Business Brokers Partner with Sellers At Murphy Business, we take the guesswork out of selling your business. Working closely with you at every stage of the sales process, we promise to help you attain the maximum sale price at an optimal profit. How Our Business Brokers Partner with Buyers Accessing our expansive business network across North America, we can assist you in making productive connections with companies and organizations that meet your interests. You will appreciate our methodical, proven approach that starts by listening to you and your plans for business ownership. We promise to get your deal done swiftly and efficiently. Our Track Record as Business Brokers Says It All Since 1994, Murphy Business has established a steady track record of successful business transactions with high closing ratios. Over the years, we have earned the respect of thousands of buyers and sellers across North America. * This independent Murphy Business Sales franchise is part of the Top Hat Business Group family of businesses.
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High Profit Window Cleaning Business in Boise!
Boise, ID
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...
$65,000
EBITDA: $75,000
6
Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef
Sacramento County, CA
In 2008 the current owner and chef began in San Francisco after working for over two decades in the restaurant/catering industry. She initially focused on special event catering, specifically within...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $112,000
HVAC company with strong growth and profit.
Atlanta, GA
This is a commercial HVAC business that generated $1,500,000+ in net revenue in 2024, and is on track to generate over $2,000,000 in net for 2025. There is a turn key team in place and all business...
$12,000,000
Cash Flow: $2,200,000
Great San Antonio pool route
San Antonio, TX
Here’s your chance to own a pool route in San Antonio! It consists of 40 accounts generating a guaranteed $10,433 per month plus MORE from repairs and filter cleans! Although this route isn’t...
$125,196
Cash Flow: $122,379
1 Bread Route - Eastern South Carolina
South Carolina
Get a jumpstart into logistics industry with bread routes! › Weekly Revenue: $11,726 › Active Accounts: 6 › Listing Ratio: 20:1 › Perfect for first-time business owners, this route offers room for...
$230,000
FranchiseTeam Logic IT
Available in Multiple Locations
Provide comprehensive IT solutions to local businesses. Recurring revenue. Absolutely no IT experience needed! Low investment. Small office. Lifestyle.
$50,000
28 Hour Work Week
Manitowoc, WI
A Mission Foods Distribution Route Business is a business that distributes food products to grocery stores in a specified geographic region. Mission Foods is the leading manufacturer of tortillas in...
$48,000
Cash Flow: $35,711
2
Dumpster Business w/ Truck and 68 Containers
Chattanooga, TN
Own a growing roll-off dumpster business in the rapidly expanding Chattanooga market. This operation includes a late-model Ram 5500 hook-lift truck, 68 dumpsters, and an established Bin There Dump...
$265,000
4
Established Engineering Firm with Proven Track Record
Ohio
Transworld Business Advisors of Northwest Ohio represents this engineering and sheet metal fabrication firm specializing in returnable containers, material handling systems, tool and die design, and...
$1,795,000
Cash Flow: $556,458
13 FedEx P&D Routes - Upstate South Carolina
South Carolina
Own a profitable, rural operation with a strong management team! › 13 Trucks › 2 Managers › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the business. › Rural territories...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $481,272
11 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern Virginia
Virginia
Own a profitable operation with a strong management team! › 12 Trucks › 2 Managers › Two full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the business. › Operation comes from a...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $491,932
25 FedEx P&D Routes - Eastern Missouri
Missouri
Own a profitable operation with a newer fleet! › 3 Managers › 33 Trucks › Higher-mileage territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Three full-time managers on staff...
$3,250,000
EBITDA: $842,574
33 FedEx P&D Routes - Southeast Tennessee
Tennessee
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a strong management team! › 36 Trucks › 3 Managers › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Three full-time managers on staff to handle the daily...
$2,700,000
Cash Flow: $641,640
Proven Cash Cow at This Dry Clean Family Run Operation
Marietta, GA
BOASTING A SIGNIFICANT UPWARD SALES GROWTH TREND IN THE LAST 3 YRS, this diamond quality family-run dry clean operation in robust Marietta is a sure winner... And located in a very clean, high-volume...
$255,000
Cash Flow: $162,000
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17 FedEx P&D Routes - Southern Mississippi
Mississippi
Own a profitable, rural operation with a full-time manager! › 18 Trucks › 1 Manager › Rural territories offer easy routes for drivers and lower than average turnover. › Full-time manager and mechanic...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $532,789
14 FedEx P&D Routes - Eastern Missouri
Missouri
Own a profitable, low-mileage operation with a full-time manager! › 18 Trucks › 1 Manager › Low mileage operation with low stem miles. › Full-time manager on staff to handle the daily operational...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $314,924
FranchiseMaidPro
Available in Multiple Locations
Average Gross Sales of $461,941!* Award-winning MaidPro is America’s most loved home cleaning franchise. Trusted for over 30 years by families and businesses alike.
$45,000
14 FedEx P&D Routes - Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Own a profitable, rural operation with two managers! › 16 Trucks › 2 Managers › Value of fleet included in asking price. › Full-time managers on staff to handle the daily operational tasks of the...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $459,697
Established Sweeping Service Company in NW Oregon / SW Washington
Oregon
- Specialized in sweeping paved areas and roadways. - Commercial, Manufacturing, Industrial, Construction, HOA's. - Excellent reputation with over 40 years in the market and long-term customers. -...
$4,600,000
EBITDA: $500,000
Smash My Trash Indiana | Remote w/GM | 80% Recurring
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
Sun Screens and Shades Sales & Installation Business
Maricopa County, AZ
Well-Established sun screens and shades installation business servicing all of Maricopa County. Specialties include sun screens, patio screen enclosures, glass wall screen systems, retractable screen...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $275,000
Profitable Turnkey Wedding Venue in New Smyrna Beach
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
FranchiseMobility City
Available Nationwide
Mobility City is the nation’s premier repair, rental, sanitizing and retail sales company servicing wheelchairs, mobility scooters, power chairs, lift out chairs, hospital beds and other mobility products.
$100,000
Behavioral Health Company | Fast Growing & Built to Scale | $1.24M SDE
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
Mission Foods Routes for Sale
Watchung, NJ
Mission Foods Route for Sale – New Jersey Fantastic opportunity to own a well-established Mission Foods distribution route covering a compact and high-traffic territory across Westfield, Garwood,...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $104,000
35+ Year Landscaping Business with Loyal Accounts
Dallas County, TX
Established in 1990, this profitable lawn care and landscaping design company has built a strong reputation and loyal customer base across both residential and commercial markets. With recurring...
$405,000
Cash Flow: $152,796
Personal Injury Law Firm
Maryland
REVENUE $ 2,500,000 CASH FLOW $ 1,400,000 CASES IN MILL - 200 2 PARTNERS ( LITIGATOR AND MARKETING TEAM WILL STAY )...
$4,200,000
Cash Flow: $1,400,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
Erick Flores
Erick Flores
Serving Washington County, OR
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Results-Based Performance Company
This IP-driven platform empowers organizations to apply behavioral tools that deliver measurable results in sales, negotiation, trust-building, and organizational alignment. Its partner-licensed model...
$2,000,000
Drainage Contractors
Marin County, CA
Take ownership of a highly profitable, well-established drainage and encapsulation business serving North Bay and surrounding areas. This is a trusted name in crawlspace encapsulation and interior...
$1,191,000
Cash Flow: $526,262
Snyder’s-Lance Route — Philadelphia | $2000+ weekly Cash Flow | 5 Days
Philadelphia, PA
This Snyder’s-Lance route covers a strong, compact area in Northeast Philadelphia with a great mix of chain and wholesale accounts. The route includes 2 Walmarts, 4 ShopRites, 1 Acme, 1 Target, 2...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $104,997
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6 FedEx Routes for Sale - Portage, MI
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
8 FedEx P&D Routes - Southeastern Minnesota
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...
$675,000
Cash Flow: $169,725
FranchisePrism Specialty Restoration
Available Nationwide
Prism Specialty Restoration (formerly ERS, ART, TEX and DFD) brings a strong reputation and over 30 years of experience to the EverSmith Brands platform by providing a robust range of specialty restoration services to help those affected by a disaster and other unforeseen damages. Whether it’s residential or commercial, Prism Specialties delivers effective recovery solutions to help contractors, adjusters, and the insured restore Electronics, Art, Documents, and Textiles. This includes Kitchen appliances, computers, works on paper, sculptures, leather goods, shoes, industrial machinery, and more!
$50,000
1 Bread Route - Southern North Carolina
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
11 FedEx Routes - Southern Georgia
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
1 Bread Route - Western Wisconsin
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
Non Emergency Medical Transport Operation - Central New York
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
14 Bread Routes - Northeastern Oklahoma
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
FranchiseMr. Appliance
Available Nationwide
Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading appliance repair services franchise.
$85,000
Buy or Sell a Service Business
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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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
Popular Service Businesses
Some of the most popular categories include:
- Appliance Repair Businesses
- Architecture and Engineering Firms
- Catering Companies
- Cleaning Businesses
- Commercial Laundry Businesses
- Dry Cleaners
- Funeral Homes
- Landscaping and Yard Service Businesses
- Laundromats and Coin Laundry Businesses
- Locksmith Businesses
- Medical Billing Businesses
- Pest Control Businesses
- Property Management Businesses
- Security Businesses
- Staffing Agencies
- Waste Management and Recycling Businesses
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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