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Service Businesses For Sale
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Buy or Sell a Service Business
Service businesses are some of the most commonly listed for sale on BizBuySell, and include a wide range of people and process driven companies that sell expertise or labor rather than physical products. Common businesses are home and commercial services (cleaning, inspections, renovation, HVAC, automotive services), business services (marketing, signage, printing, brokerage, coworking), route based and asset light operations (parking management, entertainment routes), and franchised service brands. These businesses typically operate on contract , project , or recurring service models, generating revenue through service fees, ongoing maintenance agreements, route accounts, memberships, or territory based franchises, often with relatively low inventory requirements and scalable staffing.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 4,984 |
| Asking Price | $353,975 |
| Reported Revenue | $663,875 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $174,270 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $189,900 | $353,975 | $890,750 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $330,352 | $99,000 |
| Median | $663,875 | $174,270 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,408,701 | $314,000 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.41 | 1.58 |
| Median | 0.72 | 2.55 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.10 | 3.62 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $353,975, though prices range from under $189,900 to well over $890,750.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $663,875 and owners earn a median of $174,270, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Service Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Service Businesses, revenue multiples range from 0.41 to 1.10, with a median of 0.72. Earning multiples range from 1.58 to 3.62, with the median at 2.55. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.55 times its annual owner earnings.
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