REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
$3,800,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Service contractor to wireless and cell tower industries
Turn-Key Locksmith and U-haul Dealer! Seller Financing Available!
Maricopa County, AZ
$148,000
21 Years of Appliance Repair in Lake Norman Area
Mecklenburg County, NC
$99,000
High-Earning Hydrovac Business with Strong Industry Presence
Gta, ON
$2,900,000
Pool Service and Repair - San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Excellent "Owner Operator" Driver TrainiEng School
Charleston, SC
$295,000
Established Business and Real Estate for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin Square, NY
$3,000,000
Newly Renovated Card Laundromat With Property For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bronx, NY
$3,000,000
Ag Plastic Recycling Business
Leola, PA
$315,000
Leading NYC Interior Architecture and Design Firm
New York, NY
$1,500,000
Commercial Cleaning Business Specializing in Restaurants
Stamford, PA
$178,900
Over the Mountain Real Estate Law Practice for sale!
Alabama
$725,000
Sprinkler Head Repair-Rebuilder Serving Agriculture-For Sale!
Buhl, ID
$177,500
Profitable & Semi-Passive Vending Machine Business
Indianapolis, IN
$230,225
Critical Oil Field Services—Downhole Scanning and Pressure Testing
Turnkey Established Vending Route. 8-10 Hrs/Wk. Training Provided
Norwalk, OH
$20,000
Kimberly Beddor
Transworld Business Advisors of NE Tennessee
Serving Hamblen County, TN
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. In today's economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development. We provide the knowledge, expertise and passion to assist our clients in the sale of their business or the merger or acquisition of a potential partner. Our approach creates new opportunities for your business, can help you avoid costly mistakes and maximizes the true value of your business.
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ICONIC 60+ Years Business For Sale
Bloomington, IN
$450,000
Pet and Home Sitting Business
Briarcliff, TX
$99,000
High Margins: Exterior Commercial/Residential Fence Business - Denver
Denver, CO
$279,999
Semi-Absentee Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Business
Columbia, NC
$199,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
High sale dry cleaner with real estate
Pontiac, MI
$285,000
Scenic Destination, Venue & Catering Biz –Turnkey, SBA Financing Ready
North Carolina
$2,000,000
2 Acre Car Wash Directly Across From Walmart; $1,000,000 Rev
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$3,450,000
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Business
Boston, RI
$350,000
REDUCED! FedEx Ground Operation – NOW $950,000 - Ocala Depot
Ocala, FL
$950,000
Security Business, Trained K9 / Canine Detection Service
Texas
$600,000
Great established well known area Real Estate Co with closing Co
Myrtle Beach, SC
$175,000
Transform Homes, One Wall at a Time!
Dallas, TX
$190,000
East Bay Landscape Company for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
4 PROFIT centers, 1 price, Antique Mall & farmers market, RETIRING, $
Canton, GA
$120,000
Electrical Contracting Serving Builders in Florida! (37706)
Florida
$1,800,000
Potential! Potential! Laundromat in Strip mall Dutchess County, NY
Poughkeepsie, NY
$180,000
Highly Rated Mechanic Shop Located On 4 Lane Main Road Nassau County
Nassau County, NY
$250,000
HomeVestors (We Buy Ugly Houses® ) Franchise Resale (Montgomery)
Montgomery, AL
$30,000
*REDUCED PRICE: Active For-Profit Fundraising Business!!
Brazoria County, TX
$239,000
Well-established, profitable interior design business
Dayton, OH
$825,000
Real Estate: Property Management Company
Raleigh, NJ
$196,999
Upscale Direct Mail Franchise For Sale
Chicago, IL
$50,000
Well-Known National Residential Cleaning Franchise In Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
$499,000
Commercial Vent, Duct, & Oven Hood Cleaning Services
Hartford, OH
$409,900
Very Profitable Photography Studio (Great Opportunity)
Houston, TX
$59,500
Dry Cleaner drop off store located on busy street
Plymouth County, MA
$118,000
Lawn Greeting Yard Sign Business For Sale
West Chicago, IL
$29,999
Jennifer Weinberg
BHHS NEVADA PROPERTIES
Serving Clark County, NV
BHHS NEVADA PROPERTIES is built on unmatched leadership, quality, and strength within one of the most successful and respected companies in the world. As always, with any opportunity, it is what we choose to do with it that makes all the difference. We have a reputation of success, incredible culture, and great execution and now we have an unparalleled advantage over our competition as being the largest Real Estate Company in the world.
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Industrial Painting and Sandblasting Business
$2,200,000
Profitable Commercial/Wholseale Dry Cleaner
Brockton, MA
$370,000
Breathe Easy - Acquire an Expert Air Quality Remediation Business
Cuyahoga County, OH
$599,000
High Margins: Exterior Commercial/Residential Fence Business
Charleston, SC
$279,999
Long Established Profitable Dry Cleaner with Alteration /Tailoring
Maywood, NJ
$629,000
Semi-Absentee HVAC Services, Residential & Commercial
Birmingham, AL
$198,990
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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Read the Report:
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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