Grimes, IA
$465,000
Grimes, IA
$465,000
Minnesota
$224,900
Trenton, NJ
$99,000
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Sarasota County, FL
$150,000
Houston, TX
$380,000
Charlotte County, FL
$1,100,000
Orlando, FL
$69,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$35,880
Carmel, IN
$85,000
Boca Raton, FL
$361,000
Palmetto, FL
$129,000
Sacramento County, CA
$97,200
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
$375,000
Columbia, SC
$150,000
Nashville, TN
$295,000
Charles Leduc
RoseBay International, Inc.
Serving Sarasota County, FL
As a Commercial and Business Agent at RoseBay International Realty, Inc., I help clients buy or sell their dream businesses in the restaurant industry. With over 20 years of experience in this role and 30 years of owning and operating various restaurants and businesses in the US and the Caribbean, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in every aspect of the business transaction process, from operations and design to branding and marketing. I am passionate about delivering exceptional service and value to my clients, whether they are seeking retirement, expansion, or a new venture. I understand the challenges and opportunities in the restaurant industry and I know how to ask the right questions and consider the right details to ensure a smooth and successful transition. I am a trusted partner and an asset to every business transaction, and I treat every deal as if it was my own.
Lexington, KY
$275,000
Springfield, MA
$265,000
Hartford County, CT
$148,000
Jackson County, MO
$1,400,000
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
Minnesota
$759,000
Chaffee County, CO
$1,075,000
Houston, TX
$195,000
Potsdam, NY
$426,000
Norfolk County, MA
$80,425
Charles County, MD
$269,000
Chattanooga, TN
$227,900
Roseville, CA
$529,000
Fort Wayne, IN
$679,825
Seattle, WA
$290,000
Chesapeake, VA
$250,000
Snohomish County, WA
$1,750,000
Albany, NY
$295,000
Lycoming County, PA
$250,000
Florida
$625,000
Cumberland County, ME
$155,000
Wilmington, KY
$109,500
Yardley, PA
$150,000
Duval County, FL
$740,000
Tarrant County, TX
$1,800,000
Centre County, PA
$260,000
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
William Yoo
Sky Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED AGENT
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Broward County, FL
$275,000
Clayton County, GA
$890,000
Iowa
$800,000
Madison County, AL
$340,000
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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