Chino, CA
$195,000

Chino, CA
$195,000
Englewood, CO
$390,000

South Yarmouth, MA
$1,499,000

Trinidad, CO
$399,900
Johnsonville, SC
$4,500,000
Tamworth, NH
Not Disclosed
Conway, NH
Not Disclosed
East Northport, NY
Not Disclosed
Puerto Lopez And Lentag
$9,000,000
Mount Pleasant, TX
$2,280,000
Cook County, IL
$1,000,000
Lecanto, FL
$849,900
Houghton Lake, MI
$525,000
Hobart, WI
$2,650,000
Belvidere, NJ
$995,000
Bensalem, PA
$749,900
Helen Liu
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
Jacksonville, FL
$899,000
Skagway, AK
$3,950,000
California
$7,543,000
Houston, TX
$4,950,000
Pine County, MN
$2,700,000
Pueblo, CO
$235,000
Salem, OR
$700,000
Levittown, PA
$469,900
Montgomery, TX
$950,000
Philadelphia, PA
$4,350,000
Bay City, TX
$258,000
Chicago, IL
$190,000
Orange, VA
$175,000
Chillicothe, OH
$1,115,000
Berlin, NJ
$599,900
Niagara County, NY
Not Disclosed
Tom Green County, TX
Not Disclosed
Erie County, NY
$2,900,000
Phillips, WI
$115,000
Jackson, NJ
Not Disclosed
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Grayling, MI
$495,000
Chicago, IL
$239,000
North Canton, OH
$7,600,000
Wake County, NC
$1,900,000
Shawano, WI
Not Disclosed
Staten Island, NY
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Joe Tinpan
New Michigan Realty
Serving Oakland County, MI
We specialize in helping people acquire liquor licenses, sell liquor licenses, and any other type of business. We have helped clients buy and sell various types of businesses, liquor licenses, marijuana properties, banquet halls, vacant land, and supermarkets.
Fairfield County, CT
$1,499,000
Arlington, TX
$4,300,000
Plain City, OH
$575,000
Rahway, NJ
$1,000,000
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Eldersburg, MD
$2,900,000
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
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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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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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