Fort Lauderdale, FL
$615,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$615,000

Duval County, FL
$234,600

North Fort Myers, FL
$600,000

Tampa, FL
$1,150,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$225,000
Brevard County, FL
$123,220
Miami, FL
$1,450,000
Indian River County, FL
$41,160
Polk County, FL
$89,000
Okaloosa County, FL
$2,250,000
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Pasco County, FL
$315,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$95,000
Lutz, FL
$84,600
Tampa, FL
$229,000
Jim Albertson
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.
Loxahatchee, FL
$173,250
Ormond Beach, FL
$59,400
Orange County, FL
$2,650,000
Pinellas County, FL
$150,000
Vero Beach, FL
$82,320
Available in Florida
$50,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$49,620
Lantana, FL
$220,000
Lantana, FL
$500,000
Apopka, FL
$514,017
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$30,000,000
Orlando, FL
$75,000
Kissimmee, FL
$260,000
Mount Dora, FL
$250,000
Monroe County, FL
$525,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Pinellas County, FL
$899,000
Broward County, FL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $140,000
Marion County, FL
$96,600
Indian River County, FL
$57,600
Available in Florida
$50,000
Tampa, FL
$48,900
Pinellas County, FL
$170,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cocoa, FL
$1,500,000
Cape Coral, FL
$370,000
Tampa, FL
$895,000
Patrick Murtha
Murtha & Murtha Mergers and Acquisitions LLC
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Murtha and Murtha is a Tampa Bay Area expert in business sales and advising. With over 30 years of combined experience, Murtha and Murtha is the expert when it comes to due diligence, business sales, business valuation, exit planning, negotiation, and mergers and acquisitions advising. We have helped countless business owners exit their business. Our goal is to find the right buyer for your business so that we can create a successful and fair deal. We care about Tampa Bay and its communities. We want to be a part of Tampa’s success and growth. This is why Murtha and Murtha focuses on business sales that are going to continue to grow prosper into the future. Unique to the M&A world is our approach of focusing on post-closing transition. We want our clients to be confident that their employees retain the job security and pride they have after a sale. Murtha and Murtha is committed to providing confidential, expedient, diligent and professional service. We will bring only qualified, motivated, and serious interests to the table.We offer merger and acquisition representation, certified business valuations based on AICPA and NACVA standards, and can provide expert assistance in developing exit strategies to ensure that you meet your personal and financial goals. At Murtha and Murtha, we love to help business owners accomplish a successful business exit plan. We are very fortunate to be a part of so many success stories. Maybe you are over 65 and want to retire to a world of golf courses and relaxation. Maybe you are 45 and want to move to your next business venture. Whatever your circumstance, Murtha and Murtha is here for you and ready to advise you for your best future. It is never to early to think about your exit plan. Please do not hesitate to call Murtha & Murtha today for a free consultation.
Florida
$12,500,000
Florida
$750,000
Lake County, FL
$795,000
Miami, FL
$35,000,000
Available in Florida
$50,000
Weston, FL
$270,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$339,000
Fort Denaud, FL
$450,000
Jacksonville, FL
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, FL
$1,300,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$95,000
Lee County, FL
$2,000,000
North Miami Beach, FL
$110,000
Clermont, FL
$132,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in Florida, 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 Florida service businesses.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
612 |
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Median Asking Price |
$371,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$469,556 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$159,737 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Florida Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.57 |
1.72 |
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Median |
0.85 |
2.47 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.15 |
3.27 |
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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 Metrics
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business in Florida?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in Florida is approximately $371,000.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but Florida service business owners report median annual sales of $469,556 and annual owner earnings of $159,737. 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 in Florida range from 0.57 to 1.15, with the median at 0.85. Earnings multiples range from 1.72 to 3.27, with the median at 2.47. These values indicate that a typical service business in Florida may sell for around 0.85 times its annual revenue, and 2.47 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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