Hamilton County, OH
$275,000
Hamilton County, OH
$275,000
Delaware
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $629,559
Newport News, VA
$575,000
Ocean County, NJ
$450,000
Ohio
$140,000
Stuart, FL
$308,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Nevada County, AR
$260,000
Polk County, FL
$175,000
Florida
$175,000
Virginia
$104,000
Virginia
$132,000
Alabama
$1,400,000
Texas
$3,500,000
Orlando, FL
$99,500
Miami Beach, FL
$400,000
Maryland
$2,900,000
Russell Kitzberger
KW Commercial & Business Brokers Seven Hills Realty
Serving Hamilton County, OH
Taking a consultative and advisory approach, I help main street and lower middle market businesses with sales, acquisitions, and mergers, particularly those involving Commercial Real Estate locations or leases. The commercial real estate and business brokerage group is dedicated to providing strategic solutions for business owners. With a deep understanding of the market, industry trends, and financial intricacies, we specialize in facilitating seamless transactions for business sales, with deep expertise in strategic property and asset positioning, dispositions, and lease back to new ownership. Our team and network of seasoned professionals brings extensive experience in business sales, commercial real estate brokerage, investment advisory, and business mergers & acquisitions, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and tailored solutions to meet their unique goals. We specialize in working with business owners (sellers and buyers) maximizing value and delivering exceptional results.
California
$1,100,000
South Dakota
$1,000,000
Wisconsin
$6,000,000
Denver, CO
$99,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$3,200,000
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Helena, AL
$375,000
Orting, WA
$866,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$274,400
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Norcross, GA
$1,197,000
Chicago, IL
$695,000
Louisville, KY
$259,900
Birmingham, AL
$600,000
Alpharetta, GA
$339,000
Easton, MD
$1,100,000
Columbus, OH
$540,000
Houston, TX
$436,000
$25,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
California
$2,400,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$169,900
Sunbury, OH
$50,000
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Nassau County, NY
$430,000
Bloomington, MN
$265,000
Katy, TX
$110,000
Peachtree City, GA
$200,000
Lauren Drummond Dale
Coastal Consultants LLC
Serving Harrison County, MS
When navigating through buying, selling or growing a business, the Coastal Consultant team of professionals strive to be your Trusted Advisors. With over 20 years experience, we work to take the stress out while maximizing value for the clients in ownership transition of main street and lower middle-market companies. Experience Confidential Business Planning and Advising at the highest levels. When we help you buy or sell a business or franchise, we give you personal attention, access to the highest industry standard resources, and maximum confidential exposure. Whether you are getting ready to retire, or move to your next business venture, we will help you reach your business disposition and acquisition goals. We are changing the way business closings are done. Discover the value of working with a truly top-notch, full-service brokerage. Contact us today. Lauren Drummond-Dale is a sharp, seasoned dealmaker who leads with heart and hustle. A Master Certified Business Intermediary with deep roots in entrepreneurship, she brings decades of hands-on experience to the table — not just advising business owners, but walking in their shoes. She's equally at home structuring seven-figure deals as she is rolling up her sleeves to help a bike club bounce back or mentoring her son through life’s tough turns. Lauren blends strategic insight with grounded wisdom, always aiming to make things better — for businesses, communities, and the people behind them.
Amarillo, TX
$199,500
Chuckey, TN
$475,000
Tyler, TX
$125,000
Nashville, TN
$177,000
Hudson, NY
$305,000
Great Falls, VA
$250,000
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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