Arcadia, CA
Service Established Businesses For Sale


Osceola County, FL

Dallas County, TX

Alpharetta, GA
Virginia
Howard County, MD
Knoxville, TN
New York County, NY
Virginia
Baltimore, MD
North Carolina
New York County, NY
Louisville, KY
Greer, SC
Boston, MA
Will Holmes
WHC
Serving Baltimore City County, MD
For 20 years, WHC has served Entrepreneurs. We provide the strategic capital and M&A expertise Maryland entrepreneurs need to acquire, scale, and exit with confidence. We specialize in deals under $10 million.
Jacksonville, FL
Fremont, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Saint Paul, MN
Fort Myers, FL
Orange County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaufort County, SC
Philadelphia, PA
Raleigh, NC
Ohio
Broward County, FL
Louisville, CO
Memphis, TN
Lincoln County, NC
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Buffalo, NY
Minnesota
Roswell, GA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pasco County, FL
Orange County, CA
Raleigh, NC
Cedar Rapids, IA
Texas
Azusa, CA
Tucson, AZ
Lee County, FL
Winter Park, FL
Illinois
Cleveland, OH
Mike Holloman
Murphy Business Sales - Central Houston
Serving Harris County, TX
Murphy Business Sales is one of North America’s most trusted business brokerage and M&A advisory firms, providing sellers and buyers with a full suite of professional services. Our team specializes in transactions across all industries - from Main Street businesses to lower middle-market companies - and offers deep expertise in both business transfers and commercial real estate. We deliver comprehensive, end-to-end support, including: • Sales of privately held businesses • Mergers and acquisitions • Business valuations & financial analysis • Machinery & equipment appraisals • Commercial real estate sales & lease negotiations • Buyer searches and targeted outreach • Strategic and operational consulting Clients choose Murphy Business Sales for our professionalism, integrity, and proven ability to manage complex transactions with skill and discretion. We combine decades of experience with a national network of qualified buyers, lenders, and industry experts -ensuring our clients receive exceptional service and achieve optimal outcomes. Every engagement is handled with the highest standards of ethics, communication, and confidentiality. Whether you are planning a future exit or ready to sell today, we represent your business with the same care and attention we would give our own.
Durham County, NC
Nassau County, NY
Fort Myers, FL
Utah County, UT
Kent County, MI
Canton, GA
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 4,862 |
| Asking Price | $370,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $655,269 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $175,000 |
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $189,999 | $370,000 | $900,000 |
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 | $330,000 | $97,000 |
| Median | $655,269 | $175,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,425,664 | $319,862 |
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 | 0.43 | 1.62 |
| Median | 0.73 | 2.62 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.11 | 3.65 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $370,000, though prices range from under $189,999 to well over $900,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $655,269 and owners earn a median of $175,000, 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 0.43 to 1.11, with a median of 0.73. Earning multiples range from 1.62 to 3.65, with the median at 2.62. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.73 times its annual revenue, and 2.62 times its annual owner earnings.
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