Illinois
$1,500,000
Illinois
$1,500,000
Greensboro, NC
$279,990
Cambridge, MA
$140,000
Knoxville, TN
$279,990
Boston, MA
$104,899
Lafayette, LA
$214,990
Washington County, WI
$140,000
Saint Louis, MO
$249,900
Cincinnati, OH
$250,000
Tucson, AZ
$399,900
Denver, CO
$595,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$330,000
Birmingham, AL
$310,000
$199,000
Houston, TX
$349,900
Zionsville, IN
$369,000
Kelly Franko
Elite Collaborative
Serving Lee County, AL
At Elite Collaborative we bring experience, expertise, and heart to the business brokerage world. As a team of dedicated and experienced brokers, we specialize in guiding entrepreneurs through the buying and selling of businesses of all magnitudes, from modest four-figure revenues to thriving multimillion-dollar enterprises. So what sets us apart? We have been where you are! We know what it's like to pour heart and soul into your business and Elite is here to help you make the next chapter a success, whether that's selling your business or finding your dream opportunity.
Kalamazoo, MI
$385,000
Toledo, OH
$295,000
Fort Wayne, IN
$299,000
Charleston, WV
$349,900
Temple, TX
$395,000
Fairfield, CT
$399,900
Columbia, SC
$239,000
Chattanooga, TN
$175,000
$122,000
Oklahoma City, OK
Boston, MA
$249,000
Houston, TX
$285,000
Carrollton, SC
$175,000
Pompano Beach, FL
$124,500
Catonsville, MD
$295,000
White House, TN
$525,000
Collierville, TN
$750,000
Lincoln, NE
$325,000
Silver Spring, MD
$289,900
Utah
$650,000
$160,000
Wilmington Manor, DE
Weber County, UT
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $334,228
Cook County, IL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $334,225
Washington, DC
$1,200,000
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
South Dakota
$399,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,250,000
Essex County, NJ
$2,500,000
Ramsey, NJ
$330,000
Trent Scott
First Capital Property Group
Serving Orange County, FL
Since 1995, First Capital Property Group, Inc. (FCPG) has been a trusted name in commercial real estate throughout Central Florida and beyond. As a full-service firm, we specialize in brokerage, property management, and investment services across retail, office, industrial, and land sectors. Our team is built on integrity, collaboration, and deep market expertise—providing personalized solutions that align with each client’s unique goals. At FCPG, we take pride in building lasting relationships with property owners, tenants, and investors. Our proactive approach ensures that every asset is managed efficiently and marketed strategically, delivering long-term value and measurable results. Whether helping a business find its next location or optimizing an investment portfolio, we’re committed to exceeding expectations with every interaction. Headquartered in Orlando, FCPG’s reach extends throughout the Southeast, backed by decades of local insight and a reputation for putting people first. We’re more than a real estate firm—we’re a dedicated partner in your success.
Sparta, NJ
$405,000
Summit County, OH
$185,000
$199,000
Sharon, VT
Nashville, TN
$619,000
Orange County, CA
$850,000
Lowell, MA
$189,000
Mesa, AZ
$397,000
Tennessee
$1,750,000
Nashville, TN
$214,999
New Orleans, LA
$599,999
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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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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