Panama City, FL
$295,000
Panama City, FL
$295,000
San Antonio, TX
$150,000
Las Vegas, IL
$399,900
St. Louis County, MO
$350,000
Denver, CO
$195,000
Saint Louis, MO
$535,000
Sacramento County, CA
$1,200,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$399,899
Providence County, RI
$145,000
Tucson, AZ
$349,000
Citrus County, FL
$1,800,000
Charleston, SC
$285,000
Texas
$315,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dougherty County, GA
$3,995,000
Ocala, FL
$299,000
Cleveland, TX
$399,899
John Hawke
SpringBoard Pool Route Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Pool Service Industry Experts Specializing in Pool Route Sales. Buy through SpringBoard PRB We specialize in selling pool service accounts and we are excellent at what we do. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker firm and are more than qualified to answer any questions and assist you with the purchase of a pool service route. We offer unlimited consulting support after the sale. We give you the Pool Business in a Box – FREE. Sell Through SpringBoard PRB We help you evaluate the accounts you are selling to get you what they are worth. Our proven internet and print media marketing campaign will give you a fast and easy sale of your pool route accounts. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker and have held a C61 Pool & Spa Contractors license. We are more than qualified to answer any questions you have about the sale of your route. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. We contact and qualify every potential buyer. We verify that the buyer has the funds and the desire to purchase. We only work with Cash Buyers. We never ask you for any upfront fees. We earn our commission by only getting paid after your pool route sale closes. We handle the escrow process to ensure a smooth transaction. We provide the appropriate paperwork to complete the sales transaction. Confidentiality is our priority. Your name and contact information are not known until you disclose it to the qualified buyer. We are a neutral third party that will help with any disputes between the buyer and seller.
Suffolk County, NY
$300,000
Suffolk County, NY
$899,999
Dayton, OH
$50,000
Ohio
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, TX
$995,000
Woodbridge, NJ
$1,049,500
Illinois
$1,800,000
Pinellas County, FL
$275,000
Florida
$1,050,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$225,000
Miami Beach, FL
$145,000
Elk Grove, CA
$215,000
Georgetown County, SC
$125,000
East Islip, NY
$399,000
Washington
$840,000
Hillsborough County, NH
$949,000
Ohio
Cash Flow: $664,000
Wichita, KS
$197,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$95,000
Vancouver Island, BC
$1,499,000
Illinois
$650,000
Plymouth County, MA
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Nashville, TN
$220,000
Largo, FL
$100,000
Astoria, NY
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colorado
$925,000
Bristol County, MA
$149,900
Naples, OK
$251,000
Wendy Reese-Richey
Berkshire Hathaway HS | Ambassador Real Estate Commercial Division
Serving Douglas County, NE
Berkshire Hathaway HS Commercial Division is a unique commercial real estate company that combines its knowledge of the real estate market and pairs that with a full-time staff of Business Brokers. Berkshire has national connections with over 2000 sister agencies making us one of the largest networking brokerages.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jefferson County, AL
$2,500,000
Norcross, GA
$970,000
Indiana
$750,000
Charlotte, NC
Cash Flow: $475,344
Iowa
$350,000
Baldwin County, AL
$199,000
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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