New York, NY
$20,000,000

New York, NY
$20,000,000
Bronx, NY
$2,200,000
Essex County, MA
$550,000

Charlotte, NC
$175,000
Sebastian, FL
$49,000
Bronx County, NY
$165,000
Atlanta, GA
$180,000
Austin, TX
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Houston, TX
$75,000
Macomb County, MI
$4,800,000
Brooklyn, NY
$275,000
Lee County, FL
$79,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,000,000
Charlotte, NC
$149,000
Indianapolis, IN
$10,800
Thomas Vondell
Victory Business Brokers
Serving Madison County, NY
With over 35 years of experience in the Real Estate World as an agent, trainer, relocation specialist, Principal Broker, and involved in numerous subdivisions and new construction projects, I recognized one thing missing in selling a business: Confidentiality. Think of an open restaurant with a BIG "For Sale" sign in the front- revenues have nowhere to go but down. Our expertise in commercial real estate and Business sales allows me to market your business while maintaining confidentiality, vetting buyers, and handling the entire transaction. I specialize in the evaluation sale of commercial properties, land, and entities, including healthcare facilities and related businesses, service industries, insurance firms, private schools, daycare centers, manufacturing companies, event venues, as well as building and construction enterprises. Have you considered selling your? You have time and effort, built meaningful relationships, and contributed to people's lives and communities. Selling your business can provide an opportunity to start the next chapter of your life—whether that involves retirement, purchasing another business, or pursuing other endeavors.
Avon, OH
$28,000
Queens, NY
$1,388,888
California
$600,000
Palmetto, FL
$57,777
Rio Rancho, NM
$85,000
Cedar Rapids, IA
$35,000
Nassau County, NY
$169,999
Washington, DC
$375,000
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
$50,000
Jacksonville, FL
$980,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$74,900
Weber County, UT
$275,000
Gibsonton, FL
$12,500
Irvine, CA
$525,000
Washington County, UT
$350,000
Hyattsville, MD
$17,000,000
Maui County, HI
$350,000
Queens, NY
$135,000
San Antonio, TX
$75,000
Virginia
$70,000
Austin, TX
$550,000
Aurora, CO
$400,000
Hillsborough County, NH
Not Disclosed
Christian County, KY
$275,000
Menifee, CA
$180,000
Ontario
$1,998,000
New York, NY
$65,000
Queens, NY
$275,000
CLIFFORD BRAMBLE
SellMoreRestaurants.com
Serving Gwinnett County, GA
We work with buyers and sellers interested in value opportunities in the restaurant, retail, commercial and residential areas. Our experience as investors in commercial and residential and restaurants sets us apart as a boutique agent. We help you sell or purchase property as if we were buying it. We search for the best value where you can make profits from buying and selling.
New Haven County, CT
$80,000
Tampa, FL
$490,000
Colorado
$28,000
Elyria, OH
$40,000
Pinellas County, FL
$3,850,000
Florida
$2,500
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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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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