Richmond, VA
$60,000
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Innovative Wood deck & Concrete Sealing Service- Can operate anywhere!
Profitable Commercial Landscaping Company - Contracts in Place!
St. Louis County, MO
$325,000
Utz & Bachman Route (6150)
Williamsport, PA
$105,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA
Oceanside, CA
$2,300,000
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
Fulfillment Problem Solving Company
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $10
Established Snow Removal Business For Sale – Seasonal, Profitable & Tu
Okanagan, BC
$299,000
Dry Cleaners near FWY 405
Los Angeles County, CA
$215,000
Unique Event Space- Price Includes Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$750,000
San Antonio ATM Portfolio - 298 ATMs Net Profit $686,000/year $3.75M
San Antonio, TX
$3,750,000
Janitorial Service
Minnesota
$60,000
Plant Healthcare Specialist - Tree and Lawn Pest Control #68807
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $321,000
High Volume Electrical Company In North Carolina For Sale
North Carolina
$3,100,000
Mattresses and Supplies Store
Kennesaw, GA
$275,000
Absentee Washateria/Laundromat In West Columbia, TX
Houston, TX
$249,900
Partially Absentee Supply Chain Management Opportunity #942
Saint Louis, MO
$50,000
Mike Kane
Top Florida Business Brokers
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Top Florida Business Brokers, Tampa , Sarasota Office, is the right choice when CONFIDENTIALITY is important to your sale. Mike Kane owner/broker work from the same office in Wesley Chapel FL for over 17 years helping hundreds of Florida Business Owners across the state to sell the business in a private manner. We recently changed the name of the Business to give it a more updated approach to our goals- Top Florida Business Brokers. Our buyer network and professional contacts all work hand in hand together to deliver results and an enjoyable experience. Finding the right fit for your business is the most important thing we can do for you as a seller. We work on a personal level and are always available to our clients and fully understand the strict confidential nature of selling a business. We also are all vested in the process and spend a lot of time and resources to market your business and you can rest assured that we don't get paid unless your business sells. No matter where you are in this great state of Florida we ask you to call our office and you won't be disappointed. We are excited - "The Best is YET TO COME" We have tremendous local, national, and international advertising, using the most productive business sites, to bring maximum exposure to find the best suited qualified buyer to purchase you firm.
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Digital Advertising Firm In Woodbridge
Woodbridge, MO
$109,000
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Retail Fence Company with Installation and Custom Fabrication Services
Not Disclosed
Profitable Tailoring Business for Sale in Miami
Miami, FL
$350,000
Profitable National Sign Franchise With Semi-Absentee Ownership
Harris County, TX
$285,000
Maintain, Repair and Renovate Swimming Pools #68784
Dallas County, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $248,000
Profitable Staffing Company – Metro New York Area
Westchester County, NY
$1,500,000
Design & Build Landscaping Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Security Systems & Services
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $160,000
Absentee Telecomm Biz with Recurring Revenue
Lubbock County, TX
$300,000
Established Painting Franchise - Turn Key, Cashflow Day 1
Newport News, VA
$685,000
Established Swimming Pool Service Franchise - Turn Key, Cashflow Day 1
Baton Rouge, LA
$375,000
Established Window Cleaning Franchise - Turn Key, Cashflow Day 1
San Antonio, TX
$295,000
Established Landscaping Business with Strong Growth Potential
Plymouth County, MA
$2,700,000
Business Cleaning Services
Minnesota
$550,000
Profitable/Recognized and Unique Home Improvement Business
Little Rock, AR
$99,999
Established Mobile Pressure Washing Franchise
Wicomico County, MD
$199,000
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Probate Law Practice
Orlando, FL
$375,000
Consulting Firm with Niche in Aviation
Tampa, FL
$1,325,000
Leadership Training Business with Outstanding Cash Flow
Michigan
$2,800,000
Profitable/Unique & Recognized Home Improvement Business
Cleveland, GA
$100,000
Utility Right of way Vegetation Maintenance Company
Washington County, IN
$1,350,000
Profitable Scaleable Digital and Specialty Printing Co. for Sale
Tarrant County, TX
$649,000
$299,000 Well Established Lawn Company with Potential for Growth
Volusia County, FL
$299,000
Good Alteration shop, SBA approved and high income, Good location
Plano, TX
$190,000
Successful Medical Device Business
Massachusetts
$299,000
40+ yr Profitable Cleaning Business 70% Commercial
Bartlett, IL
$299,000
Amazing Absentee Laundromat For Sale in Midland County, Texas
Midland County, TX
$1,200,000
Joseph Guarino
LINK Business - Pennsylvania East
Serving Lancaster County, PA
We understand the perspectives of founders, owners, and individual, financial and strategic buyers. Our professional reputation is built on integrity, honesty, and a passion for bringing businesses and individual, financial and strategic purchasers together. We also work with owners to drive growth and profit improvement to enhance business valuation. At LINK Pennsylvania East, we are part of one of the largest and most respected brokerage firms in the world with offices in the United States, New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines. Our brokers and M&A professionals specialize in business sales transactions and have collectively sold over $2 billion in businesses to date.
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Wise Snacks Route (6149)
Brooklyn, NY
$245,000
Healthy Meal Delivery with 100s of recurring customers
Asheville, NC
$89,900
Capture Success: Established Photography Business
San Diego County, CA
$150,000
Recession proof Jupiter pool route
Jupiter, FL
$49,680
Package of 4 High-Performing, Modern Laundromats for Sale
Tempe, AZ
$2,350,000
REDUCED PRICE: Profitable Turnkey Jewelry Shop & Watch Repair
Lancaster County, PA
$225,000
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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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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