REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Massachusetts
$7,000,000
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Thriving New England Outdoor Services Company
Sarasota Pool Route for Sale!
Sarasota, FL
$112,380
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Uvalde TX
Uvalde, TX
$995,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, Austin TX
Pflugerville, TX
$990,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes, Saint Paul MN
Saint Paul, MN
$1,355,000
Remodeled Laundromat & New Equipment-Near New Brunswick, NJ -$150,000
New Brunswick, NJ
$150,000
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$429,000
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Profitable Pool Biz — $340k Gross ’24 — Assets Included — $300k
Sarasota, FL
$300,000
Established Cleaning Business
Missouri
$120,000
Catering and Wedding Venue Business For Sale in South Jersey
New Jersey
$799,000
Premier Outdoor Living Company in Central Texas
$75,000
Georgetown, TX
Architectural Design Firm
Myrtle Beach, SC
$496,000
Kirkland Cleaning Business
Kirkland, WA
$200,000
Jorge E. Portalea
Washington Metropolitan Business Brokers
Serving Montgomery County, MD
Customer Service is our company’s priority. We are here to serve you, our customer, both professionally and confidentially. We understand the difficult process you will have to face when buying or selling your prize asset. This is a very stressful and emotional period. Your needs have to be handled properly and with care. We make it our duty to secure your trust with us and personally prove our worthiness to a smooth and successful transaction. We have the capability of representing buyers from A to Z. We do all initial investment valuations; we help in the purchase negotiations, which may include the lease or purchasing of the real property. Our years of experience on analyzing and advisory on the business operation will help to increase profits. When the time comes and you are ready to become the seller, we also offer to perform and orchestrate your exit plans. For the Sellers, we offer to perform an exit plans. Our training and background in business valuations and real estate assessments is a tremendous benefit in pricing the business and or the property to make it appealing to the marketplace. We use all the latest technology to perform comps and to market your listing with the greatest exposure, yet keeping it very confidential. Our sales records and success rate is far greater than national averages. Referrals are our biggest form of new business. We not only build friendships, we build long term business relations.
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"** RBOMN **: Grocery Market Corner Lot St. Paul (St. Paul, MN)
Saint Paul, MN
$175,000
Quality Arborist Business for Sale in Essex County
Essex County, NJ
$2,000,000
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Hampton (Newport News) VA
Hampton, VA
$1,099,000
Scalable Exterior Wash System in Booming Niche
Cleveland, OH
$335,000
Iconic brand, strong performer in Victoria County
Victoria County, TX
$800,000
Profitable Owner Absentee Pool Route for Sale
Sarasota County, FL
$175,000
Profitable Owner-Operated Junk Removal Business – Growth Potential
Sarasota County, FL
$99,000
Catering Truck For Sale
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
Digital Marketing Agency w/ 30+ Active Clients – Remote & Scalable
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$95,000
Tampa, FL Pool Route for Sale!
Tampa Palms, FL
$29,040
Deli Sandwich Shop & Catering Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
5-year-old Painting Company with Reoccurring Commercial Clients
Allegheny County, PA
$1,500,000
Profitable B2B Service Business with Strong Repeat Customer Base
Cedar Rapids, IA
$500,000
Chain of Stores with Commercial Kitchen and Thriving Catering Business
New Haven County, CT
$650,000
Very Profitable Lawn Business- May Qualify for E2 Visa
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$45,000
Real Estate Speculator Business for Sale
Kansas
$4,500,000
Solid Pest Control Business / Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$615,000
Turnkey Laundromat Opportunity in Prime Bethany Location
Bethany, OK
$750,000
40 year old Landscaping Service Business in Northwest Chicago Suburbs
$100,000
Lake County, IL
Cape Coral Pool Route for Sale!
North Fort Myers, FL
$555,575
Med Spa In Long Island, NY For Sale
Nassau County, NY
$599,000
Tampa-Based Commercial Roofing Business with 30-Year Reputation
Tampa, FL
$1,150,000
Event Décor Business – Staff & GM in Place
Charleston County, SC
$145,000
Profitable Commercial Services Company
Missouri
$4,700,000
Reputable Property Management Business For Sale in Central Washington!
Washington
$545,000
Staffing Company
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $748,008
Mission Foods Tortilla Route
Peoria, IL
$112,000
Jesse Stone
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Richland County, SC
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokers in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Columbia, South Carolina (SC) office provides beneficial connections in Columbia and surrounding areas. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred and eighty offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. Murphy Business Brokers provide the following unsurpassed services: Skilled intermediaries offer assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions Assisting individuals/companies to Buy the most suitable Business Offering Business Valuation Reports and Appraisal Reports Giving accurate Equipment Appraisals Selling a Business without disclosing its identity Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers aid in site selection
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Incredible Mission Tortillas Route
East Peoria, IL
$127,000
Multi-service Law Firm for Sale - Alberta
Alberta
$600,000
Express Employment Professionals in Fort Washington, PA
$65,000
Blue Bell, PA
Profitable Luxury Event Catering Company - Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island, BC
$595,000
Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Thriving Flooring Services Business - Pennsylvania
Lehigh County, PA
$400,000
Owner Operated Dry Cleaners And Alterations Business For Sale South FL
Palm Beach County, FL
$285,000
Restaurant for Sale in Main Street Market - Charlottesville, VA!
Charlottesville, VA
$55,000
Established Tree Service in West Metro
Minnesota
$1,050,000
Long-Established Laundromat Pick Up & Delivery Service
Brooklyn, NY
$375,000
Buy or Sell a Service Business
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
Popular Service Businesses
Some of the most popular categories include:
- Appliance Repair Businesses
- Architecture and Engineering Firms
- Catering Companies
- Cleaning Businesses
- Commercial Laundry Businesses
- Dry Cleaners
- Funeral Homes
- Landscaping and Yard Service Businesses
- Laundromats and Coin Laundry Businesses
- Locksmith Businesses
- Medical Billing Businesses
- Pest Control Businesses
- Property Management Businesses
- Security Businesses
- Staffing Agencies
- Waste Management and Recycling Businesses
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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