Virginia
$2,495,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Very Prosperous Window Treatment Business
Dirt Hauling, Land Clearing, and Site Work
Nassau County, FL
$450,000
15 Year Established B2B Printing & Graphics
Alpharetta, GA
$399,899
Recruiting and Hiring Company
St. Louis County, MO
$949,000
Exceptional Citgo Gas Station for Sale in Vero Beach FL (Own the Gas)
Vero Beach, FL
$299,999
Laundromat for sale in East Dallas!
Dallas County, TX
$190,000
48 year Turn-Key Italian Family Food Business
Gloucester Township, NJ
$165,000
Custom Closets & More (design and installation) - Thriving & Scalable
Wichita, KS
$95,000
Pest Control - Commercial Equipment Supplier
Michigan
$750,000
Custom Closets & More (Design & Installation) | Booming
Gainesville, FL
$100,000
Elite Dryer Vent Cleaning Tulsa - Simple Labor & High Margins
Tulsa, OK
$95,000
E-Commerce Retailer of Pool & Outdoor Products
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,743,000
The UPS Store Miami Established Franchise
Miami, FL
$1,200,000
Full-service Specialty Equipment Contractor
Minnesota
$3,900,000
Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning - Columbus - Lucrative
Columbus, OH
$90,000
Pool Service Route in The Villages For Sale!
The Villages, FL
$141,600
Michael Nunnery
Global Business Brokers & Valuations Inc
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
OUR FIRM Global Business Brokers & Valuations Inc. is your premier partner in transitioning your business into the hands of a new owner. Our firm is led by Michael Nunnery and Chris Hazelwood, whose expertise in real estate, business brokering, and financial analysis form the bedrock of our service portfolio. Michael, with nine years of experience in real estate and business brokering, brings an in-depth understanding of market trends and buyer behavior. Chris, a seasoned CPA, adds a layer of financial rigor with fifteen years of experience, ensuring that the valuation and presentation of your business are beyond reproach. Our approach is holistic and tailored; we understand that selling a business is not just a transaction but a life-changing event. Therefore, we take great care in understanding your business's unique story and potential, translating it into a compelling narrative for the market. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality, recognizing the trust you place in us to manage the sale of your most valuable asset. The journey of selling your business is complex and nuanced. We stand by you at every step, offering clarity and strategic advice. From initial assessment to closing the deal, our team's expertise ensures that your business is positioned strategically in front of the right buyers. With GBBV Inc., you're not just selling your business; you're setting the stage for its future and yours.
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Mobile Flooring Business $297K Sales | Broward Cty Exclusive Territory
Pompano Beach, FL
$197,000
Profitable Pool Service Business
Massachusetts
$600,000
Breathe New Life Into Your Home with Trusted NOVA Remodelers
Fairfax County, VA
$735,000
Established Vending Location in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN
$21,000
AAA Waste Hauler-Cash Flow!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $880,000
Essential Niche, Parking Lot Lining, Repair, and Cleaning!
Fayetteville, NC
$225,000
Columbus - High Margin Restoration, In Home Repairs!
Columbus, OH
$50,000
Grapevine - Veteran Owned: Insulation, Removal, Sealing & Proofing!
Grapevine, TX
$200,000
Long-Term Residential Property Firm - Home Based Business
San Antonio, TX
$204,999
Home Improvement Business: Profitable/Recognized/Unique
Milwaukee, MO
$99,999
Soda and sport drinks distributor
Camden County, NJ
$210,000
Profitable Painting | North Nashville & Bowling Green, TN
Robertson County, TN
$619,000
Flooring Product Manufacturer & Sales Agency
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $285,000
High Margin Weekend Power Washing And Service Business
Suffolk County, NY
$149,900
Home Improvement Contractor With Scalable Model, Year-Over-Year Growth
Maryland
$850,000
Ohio Based Recycled Refractory Product Producer
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ohio
$1,350,000
Great locksmith business
Varnville, SC
$275,000
Well-Established Moving Company
Minnesota
$400,000
Contract Commercial Landscape
Lee County, FL
$1,900,000
Multi Use Building
Dekalb County, IN
$179,900
Turn Key, Fully Equipped with Steady Growth: Pool Service Franchise
Bradenton, FL
$390,000
Real Estate Franchise Brokerage
Fort Myers, FL
$38,000
Disaster Restoration Company for Sale
Virginia
$4,300,000
Turnkey Laundromat in Prime Jamaica, Queens (GREAT AREA)
Jamaica, NY
$455,000
HVAC company, 51 years in business, thriving with 80% commercial
Dallas, TX
$3,400,000
Established Dry Cleaning Drop Store - Litchfield County $25,000
Litchfield County, CT
$25,000
Scrap Metal Broker
Gta, ON
$2,700,000
Have it all in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
Dick Obendorf MA, OJT
bXb Business Brokers
Serving Snohomish County, WA
Allen Stockbridge and Dick Obendorf formed bXb Business Brokers in 2020 to serve small business owners that are considering or have decided to sell their businesses. Allen is a CCIM/JD with nearly 40 yrs experience in real estate and Dick’s background is owner and operator of several different types of businesses for over 40 yrs. Our broker partners are located throughout the US and Canada. All partner brokers are trained and members of IBBA. “International Business Brokers Association”
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Pool Service Route in Parkland For Sale!
Pompano Beach, FL
$62,030
Pool Service Route in Delray Beach For Sale!
Boynton Beach, FL
$117,525
Pool Service Route in Boca Raton For Sale!
Boca Raton, FL
$131,094
Highly Profitable Law Firm in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,900,000
Thriving Event Staffing & Security Business for Sale
Texas
$1,400,000
Downsizing, decluttering & moving service business in Etobicoke
Toronto, ON
$50,000
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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