Anne Arundel County, MD
$99,000

Anne Arundel County, MD
$99,000

San Diego County, CA
$305,000

Ontario
$75,000

Phoenix, AZ
$95,000
Paramount, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
Seattle, WA
$98,500
Hialeah, FL
$69,999
Brentwood, TN
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Mississippi
$150,000
Bergen County, NJ
$125,000
Highland Park, CA
$115,000
King County, WA
$150,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$45,000
Columbia, SC
$150,000
Tony Shurter
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Bernalillo County, NM
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. I listen, apply my knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close I am committed to confidentially serving my clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than my professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. My passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
Gilbert, AZ
$25,000
Niles, OH
Not Disclosed
Orange County, CA
$59,000
Essex County, MA
Not Disclosed
Portland, OR
$130,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$349,999
Ocean County, NJ
$499,000
Suffolk County, NY
$180,000
Broward County, FL
$97,000
Florida
$120,000
Houston, TX
$75,000
Melbourne, FL
$250,000
Kings County, NY
$1,200,000
$35,000
Broward County, FL
$90,000
Dallas, TX
$40,000
Pennsylvania
$33,000
Phoenix, AZ
$50,000
Kissimmee, FL
$60,000
Nashville, TN
$59,000
Georgia
$3,900,000
Broward County, FL
Not Disclosed
Pottawatomie County, OK
$995,000
San Tan Valley, AZ
$40,000
Buffalo, NY
$180,000
Door County, WI
$1,295,000
Pennsylvania
$300,000
Lake Worth Beach, FL
$1,700,000
Transworld Business Advisors of South and West Texas
Transworld Business Advisors of South & West Texas
Serving Harris County, TX
For more than four decades, Transworld Business Advisors has been guiding entrepreneurs through one of the most important transitions of their lives — buying or selling a business. As a global leader in business brokerage, Transworld operates from more than 250 offices with over 1,000 professional advisors worldwide. With a track record of over 15,000 successful sales, our mission remains the same: connecting qualified buyers and sellers to create smooth, rewarding transactions built on trust and expertise. Transworld Business Advisors of South & West Texas is one of the network’s most established and accomplished regions, with a dedicated team of 40+ experienced professionals serving business owners throughout South, West, Central, and North Texas. From Houston to San Antonio and beyond, our advisors combine deep local knowledge with world-class brokerage expertise—helping business owners achieve successful exits with confidence and results they can trust.
Houston, TX
$950,000
Wake County, NC
$1,900,000
Wood Dale, IL
Not Disclosed
Carson, CA
$995,000
Ventnor City, NJ
$2,900,000
Rochester, NY
$499,900
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 |
|
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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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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