Tyler, TX
$215,000
Tyler, TX
$215,000
Atlanta, GA
$259,000
Laytown, NC
$425,000
Greensboro, NC
$299,900
Austin, CO
$405,000
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,274,070
Lane County, OR
$369,000
Cripple Creek, CO
$3,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake County, FL
$1,895,000
Sanibel, FL
$1,300,000
Jacksonville, FL
$150,000
White Bear Lake, MN
$150,000
Mclennan County, TX
$125,000
Cabarrus County, NC
$300,000
Lakeland, FL
$530,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$120,000
Mark Irion
Transworld Business Advisors - RVA
Serving Arlington County, VA
* Transworld is the largest Business Brokerage franchise in the United States * Established for over 40 years * Maintains an inventory of at least 2,000+ current and exclusive business listings * Network of over 600+ Transworld Brokers * Offices located throughout the continental United States WHY SHOULD I USE TRANSWORLD? - We keep the sale confidential! - We have thousands of buyers! - We create competition for your business. - We have a huge internal marketplace for business sales. - We establish the right selling price. - We utilize a worldwide network to advertise your business. - We spend more money on advertising than anyone in our industry. - Let TRANSWORLD do the work for you. - We'll maximize the selling price of your business. - Our goal is always to obtain the best deal for each client. TRANSWORLD specializes in selling businesses. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our staff is the most experienced in the industry. Many have owned businesses and can relate to your specific needs. Our service, dedication and drive is your guarantee that if you are prepared to sell your business, we are ready to sell it for you. Let us help you each step of the way
Louisville, KY
$750,000
Sugar Land, TX
$134,500
North Carolina
$1,150,000
Lenexa, KS
$450,000
Maine
$235,000
Bergen County, NJ
$590,000
Fairfield County, CT
$795,000
Fairfield County, CT
$1,450,000
Chicago, MN
$204,990
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Upland, CA
$280,000
Washington
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $500,000
Harford County, MD
$1,100,000
Vineland, NJ
$130,000
Denver, CO
$650,000
Raleigh, NC
$160,000
Naples, FL
$250,000
Houston, TX
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Scottsdale, AZ
$1,400,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$449,000
Flagstaff, AZ
$70,000
Stark County, OH
$49,900
Lucas County, OH
$50,000
Cobb County, GA
$800,000
Clark County, NV
$109,000
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Orange County, CA
$400,000
King Of Prussia, PA
$550,000
Nicky Franklin
The Franklin Group
Serving New York County, NY
At the Franklin Group, our advisors help you achieve your financial goals through franchise and business ownership. We specialize in the health and wellness sector and that includes resales, and new franchises. Franklin Business Group Franchise Advisors personally work with entrepreneurs to match them with the best fit franchise based on their abilities, goals and resources. As serial entrepreneurs, we understand the business from the Franchisor and Franchisees perspective to help simplify the process.
Houston, TX
$208,900
Saint Louis, MO
$575,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $988,400
Waukesha, WI
$725,000
Chester County, PA
$300,000
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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