Atlanta, GA
$2,200,000
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Commercial Services Company
Laundromat for sale . $79,000.00
Philadelphia, PA
$79,000
RV Service and Parts Sales Company
San Francisco County, CA
$1,400,000
Well Established/High Return Alteration and Dry Cleaning Drop Store
Spring, TX
$79,000
Franchise Printing Business - Large Format Graphics
Fayette County, KY
$399,000
Full Kitchen/Catering with/without Liquor License 44
Morris County, NJ
$299,000
Turn Key Part 61 Flight School (NO 141 and NO SEVIS)
Portland, OR
$599,500
Established Company "Master License" Commercial Cleaning
Bernalillo County, NM
$220,000
Established Painting Biz in Rockland County- Solid Brand!
Nanuet, NY
$125,000
Highly profitable Marine Government Sub-contractor
New Orleans Naval Air, LA
$1,200,000
Hampton Roads Restaurant, Bar & Catering Business for sale
Norfolk City County, VA
$435,000
Executive Coaching and Training Library Licensees
Dayton, OH
$10,000
Architectural Firm
California
High Speed Store with Great Net Income and Great Build
Bronx County, NY
$1,471,800
Commercial Service Company
Marietta, GA
$1,250,000
NEW PRICE - Equipment worth more than asking price!
Sioux City, IA
$50,000
Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI
Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley
Serving Riverside County, CA
In today’s economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association
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Sunrise ,Full Main Plant Green Dry Cleaner
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$370,000
Low Voltage Cable Business with Multi-State Potential! (37712)
Texas
$850,000
Oil and Gas Casing & Tubing Business For Sale In The U.S. Gulf Coast
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
$18,000,000
Cleaning business now 1/2 price!!! Owner ready to retire!,
Myrtle Beach, SC
$75,000
Established Company "Master License" Commercial Cleaning
Orleans County, LA
$220,000
Oil Services Business For Sale In South Louisiana
Louisiana
Cash Flow: $548,000
High-Profile Brand Consultancy Company Digital Marketing Advertising
Manhattan, NY
$9,999,000
Well Established Coin Laundry For Sale
Miami, FL
$725,000
Landscaping & Lawncare Business
Polk County, IA
$1,690,000
Established Company “Master License” Commercial Cleaning
Tarrant County, TX
$220,000
Residential & Commercial General Contractor Drastically Reduced! #555
Saint Louis, MO
$45,000
Profitable Home Improvement & Remodeling
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
$1,100,000
Metro Area Home & Auto Security Business
Oklahoma
$199,000
Renowned Tree Service Serves GA and AL- Motivated Seller!
Georgia
$650,000
Multi State Marine Supply & Service Company For Sale
Louisiana
$1,900,000
High-End Commercial & Residential Architect in Bay Area (17719)
California
$995,000
Turnkey Cabinet Business with Showroom & Full Shop
Martin County, FL
$145,000
Make $140,000+/yr w/299k price for Profitable Tree Service Business!
Kennesaw, GA
$299,000
Dry Cleaners
Macomb County, MI
$139,000
Multi-territory Business Must Sell Quick
Portsmouth, VA
$100,000
Turn Key Event Venue & Catering
Harris County, TX
$350,000
SBA Financeable Garage Organization & Storage Franchise in Dallas
Texas
$890,000
Commercial Brokerage - Established - Profitable - Home Based
Mesa, AZ
$78,000
Architect Landscape Buinsess
Hilton Head, SC
$90,000
Successful Home Based Exterior Cleaning Business For Sale
Baton Rouge, LA
$300,000
Amazing Net Income Great Area
Bronx, NY
$3,709,380
2800SqFt High Speed Washer location
Bronx, NY
$1,345,344
Long Lease three year old Equipment
Bronx, NY
$1,400,000
Ryan Kim
Green Tree Commercial LLC
Serving Fairfax County, VA
With over 20 years of experience in the field, we'll skillfully guide you through a comprehensive investment plan, personalized just for you. Whether you are looking for a new commercial building, a leasing location, a business opportunity, or your very own home, we'll attend to your every need.
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Growing Underground Utility Support Provider
New York, NY
$20,000,000
Leading Boston Area Art Gallery and Frame Shop for Sale
Norfolk County, MA
$575,000
22 Year Lease Bronx Laundromat 2 years old
Bronx, NY
$2,200,000
Very Profitable Oil Tank Removal Business
Essex County, MA
$550,000
Midlands of SC Lawn Equipment Sales and Service Business
South Carolina
$550,000
Attention: All Lawn-Care Operators & Landscapers
Charlotte, NC
$175,000
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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