Florida
$53,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
1 Flowers Bread Route - Northwestern Florida
1 Flowers Bread Route - Central Arkansas
Arkansas
$71,000
1 Flowers Bread Route - Southern Arkansas
Arkansas
$59,000
1 Flowers Bread Route - Eastern North Carolina
North Carolina
$81,000
1 Flowers Bread Route - Central Louisiana
Louisiana
$69,000
Highly Established HVAC Company Serving Long Island And Queens
New York
$2,990,000
Highly Profitable Firearms Retailer
Lake County, IN
$2,299,000
AirBnb Business 2 locations, 3 available
Nashville, TN
$650,000
Wellington Pool Service Route for Sale
Palm Beach County, FL
$68,820
Oviedo Pool Route for Sale!
Oviedo, FL
$154,000
Established Commercial Cleaning Business
Boise, ID
$200,000
Large Childcare Franchise-growth potential-absentee owner
Fairfield County, CT
$1,350,000
Profitable Home Staging Business with Strong Brand & Growth Potential
Austin, TX
$600,000
Landscape Maintenance Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$295,000
Specialized Disaster Restoration and Niche Cleaning Services
Indiana
$3,150,000
Established Janitorial Cleaning Company For Sale
Phoenix, AZ
$1,300,000
Christina CBB, CBI, M&A Master Lazuric
California Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
California Business Brokers® is Southern California’s premier California Business Brokers® is Southern California's leading business brokerage firm, renowned for its expertise in facilitating successful transactions across a diverse range of industries. With extensive experience spanning numerous market segments, our firm has developed a deep understanding of current market trends and business valuation in real-time conditions. This hands-on experience bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and the practical realities of business sales. At California Business Brokers®, we are committed to maximizing value for our clients. We recognize that selling a business is a significant responsibility that affects both the buyer and seller. Our firm excels in managing transactions with the utmost confidentiality, informed decision-making, and access to a comprehensive network of seasoned professionals to ensure seamless deal execution. Our greatest testament to success is the trust and loyalty of our repeat clients, who have chosen to sell multiple businesses through our firm. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, California Business Brokers® offers the expertise, discretion, and care necessary to guide you through every step of the process. Whether you are buying or selling, you are in excellent caring hands with California Business Brokers.
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Profitable Texas Landscaping Business For Sale
San Antonio, TX
$400,000
Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Company
Oakland County, MI
$9,000,000
Chicago's Premier Short Term Rental Property Management Company
Chicago, IL
$1,500,000
24 Year Old Executive Retained Search Firm In The Midwest.
Kentucky
$1,250,000
Well Established and Profitable Lawn Care Business in Upstate SC
South Carolina
$595,000
NJ Based Home Health Care Business For Sale
Bergen County, NJ
$1,200,000
Printing Company with Prime Commercial Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Henderson, NV
$5,500,000
Dry Cleaner For Sale or rent
Camden County, NJ
$50,000
Acquisition Opportunity: High-End Landscape Design and Fine Gardening
Middlesex County, MA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $561,523
15 Year Established Dry Cleaner In Nassau County For Sale
Nassau County, NY
$270,000
Outdoor Lighting Products Franchise - Motivated Seller
Charlotte, NC
$350,000
Leadership Training Business - $123K Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
Heat-Treating Business w/ Real Estate
Michigan
$550,000
Commercial Landscape Maintenance Company
Franklin County, OH
$995,000
Medical Equipment Supplier #1936
North Carolina
$1,200,000
Expert General Contracting - Remodeling Design Service
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
Concrete Coating Company
Evans, GA
$350,000
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Make your mark on Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Established Semi-Absentee Moving Business For Sale
Wilmington, NC
$469,999
Flowers Bakery Route – $286,000 - Ft Pierce
Fort Pierce, FL
$286,000
Upscale Clothing Alteration Business in Prime Location
Pima County, AZ
$97,000
Very Profitable and Well Established Dry Cleaner for sale .
Baltimore, MD
$450,000
Well-Established Dry Cleaning Business – 2 Locations – w/ Truck & FF&E
Marietta, GA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Established Dry Cleaning Biz - K Cleaners
Suwanee, GA
$80,000
Profitable Home Inspection Business for Sale – Turnkey & Established
Eagle County, CO
$250,000
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Thriving Landscaping Business for Sale in High Income Market
Chesterfield County, VA
$100,000
Cheryl Fuzette
Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Northshore
Serving Tangipahoa County, LA
Sunbelt Business Brokers of the North Shore has businesses of all sizes throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Southeast Texas and the Florida Panhandle. We have several affiliated network offices located in Louisiana – Baton Rouge, New Orleans, New Orleans North Shore, Alexandria, Monroe, Houma/Thibodaux , Winnsboro and Shreveport. We also have an office open in Pensacola, FL. We list and sell more businesses in Louisiana and Mississippi then all our competitors combined! We are a part of the international Sunbelt Business Broker organization with offices throughout the United States and the world. We are the largest, most professional organization in our industry in Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Flowers Bakery Route – $198,000 - Vero Beach
Vero Beach, FL
$198,000
Profitable, Recession-Proof Service Business- Easy to Operate
Louisville, KY
$649,000
Highly Profitable Property Management Company in Growing Market
Deschutes County, OR
$3,500,000
Restaurant & Catering Business for Sale- Established Client Base
Cook County, IL
$550,000
Fully Equipped Commercial Ghost Kitchen For Sale in Lake County, FL!
Groveland, FL
$65,000
Profitable & GrowingLaundromat - Near Bellmore, NY $137,000
Bellmore, NY
$137,000
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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Read the Report:
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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