Las Vegas, NV
After 45 plus successful years in Landscape construction, the owner of this well-respected, highly profitable Landscape Construction Company wants to try something different. The seller started his...
Las Vegas, NV
After 45 plus successful years in Landscape construction, the owner of this well-respected, highly profitable Landscape Construction Company wants to try something different. The seller started his...
$25,000
Rice, VA
Outstanding Lawn Care Service Ready to Grow! Established in 1992, Prince Edward County, VA Asking Price: $325,000 RVA Business Brokers is delighted to bring this incredible opportunity to purchase an...
$325,000
Somerville, MA
Any retail space of 1,800 square feet, plus the whole basement, is vacant right now....
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Gulf Breeze, FL
Quietwater Business Park is located in Gul Breeze proper at the foot of the Pensacola Beach Bridge (aka Bob Sikes Bridge). It consists of 6 buildings totaling 62,924 SF sitting on over 5 acres. Each...
$9,150,000
Bucks County, PA
All County Property Management businesses are partnered with a nationally recognized and top-rated franchise corporation, All County Franchise. Each business is independently owned and operated, but...
$45,000
Buffalo, NY
25 year old banquet center in excellent condition with everything needed to continue as same including kitchen equipment, utensils, tables, chairs and event decorations. Seats 258 and can be separated...
$1,699,000
Queens, NY
Established Southern Italian Restaurant If you chose to continue w/ this venue, this is a highly rated Italian eatery, founded in 2018, offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable...
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Valatie, NY
Attention investors or business owners; office complex located on 2 acres in the upper Hudson Valley of New York. Introducing an exceptional opportunity in Valatie, NY. A meticulously maintained...
$750,000
Portsmouth, RI
Exclusive Seaside estate, Resort style... 9 private suites each with large private baths~ had been used as private wellness spa; high upon the banks of a well-known bay with gorgeous views and acres...
$12,000,000
Newport, NH
Prime commercial opportunity just steps from the heart of Newport and a short drive to Mount Sunapee and Lake Sunapee. Situated on a high-visibility corner lot, this versatile property has served in...
$199,000
East Hampton, NY
Luxury, off-site catering business with commercial kitchen & retail component for sale. This is one of the most preeminent off-site catering businesses on the East End, operating out of a renovated,...
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Evergreen, CO
This building has 6 large rooms on the upper level Including a main office area and 4 bathrooms. The lower lever has a large open room with a large kitchen and two bathrooms with showers. There is...
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Jupiter, FL
Newly remodeled office spaces in medical building with heigh ceilings, plenty of natural light, easy customizable layout and plumbing, custom made AC system, generator and tenant improvement allowance...
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$50,000
Seattle, WA
Phoenix, AZ
This place used to be a restaurant but before it also was an office. it can be used for anything it's all up to you what business you want it to be. but this location is a busy place mostly lots of...
Not Disclosed
Tenafly, NJ
This is a unique opportunity for an investor to acquire a stable asset in a prime location, with little to no management responsibilities, offering an income stream that will surely go up...
$3,100,000
Dan Bauer
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Hennepin County, MN
Murphy Business and Financial Corporation is one of the largest and most trusted business brokerage firms in North America. Patrick is owner of Murphy Business of Minnesota, LLC
Chicago, IL
Total 104 Machines. 42 Washers & 64 dryers....
$1,700,000
Lyme, NH
Very rare opportunity to purchase a turn key profitable business and building. With amazing rental potential, this property lends itself to many business opportunities. Located in Lyme NH, Stella's...
$2,195,000
Tamworth, NH
Highly visible retail/office lease space on busy NH Route 16N. AAD Traffic counts of 12,000 per day, with over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and a large first position monument sign for maximum...
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Conway, NH
High Visibility High Traffic - End Cap Office/Retail space in professional building, with up to 4,500 sf available. Village on the Saco features recent paving and exterior improvements, with more...
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Lutz, FL
99% annual return on investment PLUS significant real estate appreciation potential!! Twenty homes in an upscale, gated community with 100% occupancy and very favorable lease terms. Low Maintenance...
$2,800,000
Orange Park, FL
233 Park Avenue, Bldg. 100 Opening Bid $950,000 Fully occupied 9,822+/-sf office building, 512+/-sf maintenance shed, and control of of the Enterprise Park Owners Association. The 2 buildings in this...
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Pittsburgh, PA
Host your next event at the stunning ground floor event space in the Investment Building, located just one block from Market Square. This 8,300 square foot venue features elegant crown molding and...
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Philadelphia, PA
Long established, highly regarded off site catering company that has been in business over thirty five years. The 21,500 sq ft commissary on an 84,500 sq ft lot is included in the sale along with all...
$5,100,000
$190,000
Tempe, AZ
Ferndale, MI
**Prime Retail/Office Building – Downtown Ferndale** 517-523 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220 This versatile commercial building, located in the heart of Downtown Ferndale, presents an excellent...
$674,999
Fort Lauderdale, FL
This is more than just a beautifully renovated home—it’s a proven, income-producing investment opportunity in one of South Florida’s hottest vacation and executive rental markets. Operating at 95%...
$1,258,999
Salem, OR
REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY! Set in a quiet South Salem neighborhood and nestled within a designated Opportunity Zone, this rare commercial property blends classic character with modern functionality....
$700,000
Atlanta, GA
Emory Village Atlanta GA Office Retail Professional Space for Lease – Lease One or All Floors – Steps to Emory U & Medical Center Emory Village Atlanta GA Three Level Office Retail Professional Space...
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Portola, CA
Located in core commercial area of Portola, CA. on Highway 70 with great visibility and daily traffic. This building can suit an investor or a buyer looking for new workspace. Possible uses for the...
$290,000
Hugo, CO
Rare Investment Opportunity in Hugo, CO! A unique chance to own a fully occupied quadplex in Eastern Colorado—an investor’s dream! This well-maintained property boasts a strong rental history and...
$425,000
Mooresville, NC
Prime Highway Frontage | Fully Occupied for 15+ Years Separate Living Quarters – Ground Level Residential: 4 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, 1 bathroom – Downstairs: 3 bedrooms, kitchen, laundry room,...
$649,000
Madison, CT
US ROUTE 1 LOCATION – AFFLUENT COMMUNITY, town-approved, 4,000 sf commercial kitchen w separate bakery, sales, and admin areas. ALL equipment in EXCELLENT condition consisting of large-scale items –...
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Great Falls, MT
If you are looking for high visibility, and traffic counts in the downtown Great Falls core, this is IT! The modern AND historic blding offers 35,000 sqft of floor space on the ground floor that...
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Sacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this Commercial Kitchen Property centrally located and ideally set up for catering and commissary use. The site benefits from its close proximity to Downtown Sacramento, and...
$799,000
$20,000
Brick Township, NJ
Simsbury, CT
Anchored by the 14,500 sq.ft Valley Fine Wines, and Uconn Health Center with 11,500 sq.ft on the upper level neighbored by People’s Choice Pizza and The Iron Horse Pub on the lower level; Andy’s...
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Big Rapids, MI
Summary This Commercial Office Building is located on the east side of Big Rapids, MI. This building is located on South Third Ave, which is the east entrance into downtown Big Rapids. This building...
$795,000
Modern Dumpster Rental is the solution for new home construction, home remodels, commercial and industrial construction projects. Our junk/waste removal services are friendly, professional and...
$40,000
Join the #1 postal and business services franchise! There are opportunities and locations for new centers in Lubbock, San Angelo, Big Spring, Plainview and other towns across the panhandle of Texas...
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TURNKEY U.S. CAR DEALERSHIP SETUP - E-2 VISA READY Leios Corp offers a comprehensive turnkey auto dealership package designed for entrepreneurs and E-2 visa applicants seeking to establish a compliant...
$10,000
All of the value in this opportunity is in the revenue generation, sales, marketing, and software. We provide a revenue stream from day 1, and a system that builds a recurring revenue client base over...
$39,000
Certified drug testing, dna testing, and breath and alcohol testing facility....
$25,000
Kleanforce environmental is selling a rare opportunity to become area toxic inspector and remediation contractor. Includes 4 day training/certification/Inspection equipment/exclusive microbiology and...
$89,000
William Wood
A Perfect Location. LLC
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
ForeverLawn® has established a proven business model that has created and cultivated success for many entrepreneurs across the country and we’d love for you to join our growing numbers! Our dealer...
$40,000
"STOP PUTTING IT OFF - BE YOUR OWN BOSS!" You can be your own boss for an initial capital of only $249. We are way more reasonable than our competition! Their starting cost is from $5000 to $50,000!...
$249
$20,000
Massapequa Park, NY
Sir Walter Shipping (SWS) offers full packing and shipping services. Including reliable domestic and international shipping with FedEx, UPS, USPS and services like secure private mailboxes, notary...
$59,000
Own a proven commercial cleaning business with PerformaClean's established system. This is NOT a franchise! This IS everything you need to start, run and grow you commercial cleaning business. Your...
$17,000
The Kura Home License is a unique opportunity to enter (or expand within) the home services industry using a fully built, battle-tested business model—without the restrictions of a traditional...
$35,000
Profitable Central Jersey property maintenance and landscaping business with strong recurring client base, proven margins, and significant growth potential. The operation currently serves 85+...
$350,000
Own a High-Demand, Tech-Driven Franchise in the Booming Home & Personal Services Industry This is your chance to own an exclusive Send Me a Pro franchise territory in Monmouth County, New Jersey—a...
$34,999
Own your own “boring business” in one of the most untapped and overlooked opportunities in America. Most people never think twice about a business like this. Window cleaning? At first glance, it...
$69,000
Rare opportunity to acquire a low-cost, high-potential franchise in one of the fastest-growing segments of the employment industry – skilled trades recruiting. This Blue Collar Recruiter franchise...
$44,500
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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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