North Dakota
$400,000
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Moving Company in Two States
Commercial Cleaning - Huntsville AL
Huntsville, AL
$150,000
Fire Protection System Design & Service with Contracts! (37995)
Florida
$2,950,000
HOC Alaska Research & Expedition
Homer, AK
$3,000,000
Recession-Reistant Roofing and Gutter Business
Wilmington, TX
$268,900
Junk Hauling business
Danbury, CT
$285,000
Parking Lot Repair & Maintenance Company
Wilmington, NC
$239,000
Experienced Plastering Contractor Serving Chicago & Indiana (37979)
Illinois
$675,000
Exclusive Texas Resort + Land w/High Growth Potential
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$499,000
Turnkey Established Transmission/Auto Repair Shop
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chicago Heights, IL
$597,000
Premier Restoration Solutions Company: Contents & Packout
Newport News, VA
$295,000
Premier Restoration Solutions Company, Contents & Packout!
Chicago, IL
$295,000
Highly Profitable Chimney Repair and Duct Cleaning Business
Howard County, MD
$385,000
Service contractor to wireless and cell tower industries
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
$3,800,000
Turn-Key Locksmith and U-haul Dealer! Seller Financing Available!
Maricopa County, AZ
$148,000
High-Earning Hydrovac Business with Strong Industry Presence
Gta, ON
$2,900,000
Ken Galecki
Exit360 Business Brokers
Serving Denver County, CO
Why Choose Exit360? - We have honest conversations. Collaborative partnerships. All to get us to the best strategy that brings in the best price. - Together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. You are the expert of your business – you eat, sleep and breathe it. We are the experts in ours – we eat, sleep and breathe it. In partnership, we will sell your business. - We do what we say we’ll do. Accountability builds trust — and trust is the foundation of everything we do. We are accountable to your goals. Which means we don’t say yes every time. We say yes to the strategies and processes that bring results. - We speak candidly. At Exit 360, we practice transparency. We believe the fastest, most effective way to the optimum sale is with accountability and candor. - We know when to pivot. Here’s what we know: the minute we think the process is seamless, something will change. The market shifts. Buyers have new expectations. And so we pivot. We are not discouraged by change. We expect it. - 360 degrees of performance. There are a multitude of processes, checks and balances in selling your business — Exit360 covers all the bases. - Exit360 specializes in businesses valued from $1 million-$10 million+. - Integrity. Trust. Results. This is our mantra. Contact us now at: ken@Exit360Brokers.com or 303-257-1620
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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
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
David Blatteis
Blatteis Realty Co. Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Independently owned and operated since 1922, Blatteis Realty was one of the first San Francisco real estate companies to specialize in retail and office space for lease. By emphasizing cooperation amongst our own team members as well as the brokerage community, our company's presence and knowledge of San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area has, for almost a century, secured the multigenerational loyalty of Property Owners, Institutional Organizations, Tenants, Principal Developers, and Brokers. Blatteis Realty's reputation for collaboration, knowledge, and extensive service grew alongside San Francisco's rise as a world center and international destination for fashion, retail, and entertainment. Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that covers the complete range of commercial real estate transactions: Retail Real Estate Services, Investment Sales & Acquisitions, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Location Strategy Services, Commercial Real Estate Consulting Services, Property Management, and more. Our team of experts knows the value of maintaining relationships. Our clients know us for our knowledge and integrity. For a complete list of the services offered, please browse our website or contact us directly.
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Landscaping & Holiday Lighting Business
California
Cash Flow: $315,000
Potential! Potential! Laundromat in Strip mall Dutchess County, NY
Poughkeepsie, NY
$180,000
Lucrative Commercial And Residential Multi-services Business
Las Vegas, NV
$250,000
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
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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