Arizona
Cash Flow: $578,000
Arizona
Cash Flow: $578,000
Stamford, CT
$350,000
Cash Flow: $469,000
Washington County, PA
$120,000
Akron, OH
$479,000
Benton County, WA
$850,000
Orlando, FL
$725,000
New York County, NY
$4,999,999
Cheyenne, WY
$500,000
Cheyenne, WY
$500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
Middlesex County, MA
$200,000
New Bern, NC
$325,000
Newport News County, VA
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Columbia, SC
$975,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
Houston, TX
$64,900
Salt Lake County, UT
$1,750,000
Bristol County, MA
$350,000
Brownsville, TX
$425,000
Kansas City, MO
$79,900
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Omaha, NE
$985,000
Dallas, TX
$1,800,000
Mesa, AZ
$134,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$495,000
Rochester, NY
$61,900
West Hollywood, CA
$330,000
$4,060,000
Suffolk County, MA
$400,000
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
$3,000,000
Sarasota County, FL
$395,000
Indiana
$221,000
Massachusetts
$466,000
Kansas
$332,000
Sarasota County, FL
$60,000
Missouri
$540,000
Kentucky
$311,000
Ohio
$806,000
Ohio
$586,000
New Hampshire
$115,000
Illinois
$330,000
Kentucky
$197,000
Gus Otaki
Petroleum Realty
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Petroleum Realty – Over 35 Years of Specialized Excellence Gus Otaki At Petroleum Realty, our name says it all. For over 35 years, we have specialized exclusively in gas station sales, financing, remodeling, and construction. With a deep understanding of the industry, we’ve matched countless buyers and sellers based on their needs, goals, and capabilities—building a foundation of trust, integrity, and lifelong relationships. Our team’s commitment to performance and excellence has resulted in over $500 million in gas station sales, along with successful transactions in multifamily, land, and retail properties. We also specialize in investment sales and tenant representation, offering comprehensive real estate services across Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. Fluent in English, Arabic, and some German, we ensure smooth communication and personalized service. During escrow, we assist with all documentation, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and oil company requirements. Our clients are treated with the utmost respect, honesty, confidentiality, and integrity—values that have earned us a reputation built largely on referrals and repeat business.
Missouri
$195,000
Massachusetts
$610,000
Vermont
$710,000
New Hampshire
$145,000
Alabama
$110,000
Charleston County, SC
$895,000
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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