Connecticut
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,822,000
Connecticut
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,822,000
Minnesota
$3,600,000
Minnesota
$2,200,000
Minnesota
$695,000
Bradenton, FL
$219,480
Minnesota
$400,000
Chesapeake, VA
$320,000
Connecticut
$995,000
Ohio
$1,000,000
Tucson, AZ
$275,000
Sarasota County, FL
$78,000
Tarrant County, TX
$154,800
Tulsa, IL
$904,900
Las Vegas, NV
$269,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$150,000
Andrew Cagnetta
Transworld Business Brokers, LLC
Serving St Lucie County, FL
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success! Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses. Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities. Our team approach to Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency. Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.
Lexington, MI
$299,990
Mason, MI
$125,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Jupiter, FL
$91,464
Weber County, UT
$117,000
Jupiter, FL
$105,324
Jupiter, FL
$113,304
District of Columbia
$2,000,000
Charlotte, NC
$530,000
Indiantown, FL
$127,164
Westchester County, NY
$1,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Grand Marais, MN
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$2,400,000
Mississippi
$3,500,000
Shelby County, TN
$400,000
St. Louis City County, MO
$4,750,000
Key West, FL
$9,224,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$299,900
New Jersey
$98,000
Dayton, OH
$85,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Berkeley County, SC
$62,400
Long Beach, CA
$230,000
Cleveland, IN
$209,000
Washington
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $599,000
Greensboro, NC
$200,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$90,000
Little Rock, AR
$95,000
Aaron Evans
Texas Restaurant Advisors
Serving Rockwall County, TX
The goal of Texas Restaurant Advisors is to serve restaurants, bars, clubs, venues, caterers, food trucks and more in North Texas region. What separates Texas Restaurant Advisors and bigInk Commercial Real Estate is our laser like focus on the hospitality industry. Offering tenant, buy side and sell side representation, we guide entrepreneurs through the process of making an exit, acquiring a business, lease negotiations and expanding their concept into new locations around Texas. Because of our experience, there are variables and details many business brokers do not ask that are second nature to us. Confidentiality is critical to an owner when they consider selling and that is a main focus of ours. Limited information is shared on our listing page, databases available to business brokers and other marketing initiatives. Only after an in-depth review is conducted on prospective buyers and a non-disclosure agreement is signed off on, will additional information and instructions will be shared. Furthermore, there are no up-front “listing” fees, we believe our compensation should be based on success. Other business brokers and restaurant websites charge $10,000 to $15,000 just to market your business for sale along with a minimum commission. Our compensation is structured where there is an incentive to get a deal in place within 90 days. Visit our website for more information: www.texasrestaurantadvisors.com
Hialeah, FL
$275,000
Ohio
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $975,901
Nassau County, NY
$165,000
Kings County, NY
$489,000
Queens County, NY
$149,000
Passaic County, NJ
$69,000
York County, ME
$119,000
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
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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