Boston, MA
$98,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Dry Cleaners Drop Store & Tailoring in Boston downtown
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Lafayette (Carencro) LA
Carencro, LA
$1,295,000
Exterior Commercial & Residential Fence Business - High Margins
Minneapolis, MN
$279,990
Exterior Commercial & Residential Fence Business - High Margins
Cincinnati, OH
$280,000
Two 'Vacuum and Sewing Machine Repair' Stores
Palm Beach County, FL
$149,000
Well-Established Hardware Store & Small Engine Repair Business
Minnesota
$100,000
A/C Duct Cleaning Services (No HVAC License Required)
Kissimmee, FL
$120,000
Full Service Cleaning
Kent County, DE
$250,000
Discover the Intimate Elegance of this Turn-key Funeral Home
Indiana
$350,000
Commercial and Industrial Cleaning Business Owner Role
Mishawaka, IN
$219,000
Modeling Agency, NY Metro & Miami FL
Dutchess County, NY
$165,000
Commercial & Institutional B2B Cleaning Business Owner Role
South Bend, IN
$219,000
Janitorial Business with Executive Role
Indianapolis, IN
$219,000
Fast Food Take Out/ Catering located in Busy Village w 10 Yr. lease
Suffolk County, NY
$150,000
GREAT LOCATION Eagle Rock Laundry
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Saw & Mower Sales and Service Business for sale includes the Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Moore County, NC
$700,000
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
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Three Eastern Central MS Outdoor Power Equipment Sales & Service
Mississippi
$1,650,000
Established Profitable Sod Farm Distribution Business SBA Pre-Approved
North Carolina
$2,500,000
G&D Butcher Shop w/ RE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sainte Genevieve, MO
$215,000
Seeking Investor/Partner in "Commercial Flooring Co" (Cash) Dallas, Tx
Dallas County, TX
$1,750,000
Retail Dry Cleaning/Laundry Plant including real estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Plano, TX
$3,200,000
Wise Snack Route
Brooklyn, NY
$220,000
Stove & Fireplace Dealer Primed for Expansion & Merger! (37982)
New York
$590,000
Saco – Standish Maine Snyder’s Lance Snack Distribution Route for Sale
Saco, ME
$130,000
Absentee Run Coin Laundry in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
Dry Cleaners/Shirt Laundry
Macomb County, MI
$199,000
Dry Cleaners / Shirt Laundry
Macomb County, MI
$199,000
Established Tree Service
Polk County, IA
$150,000
Premier Architectural Engineering Firm
Oneida County, NY
$495,000
New/Used Appliance Store! Seller Financing Available - Profitable
Maricopa County, AZ
$80,000
Company w/ High Profits: Property Damage and Restoration
Hartford, OH
$139,999
Profitable Land Surveying Company For Sale
Westchester County, NY
$850,000
Commercial & Municipal Equipment Dealer
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
Cash Flow: $895,155
Established ECO Cleaning Business
Charlotte, NC
$150,000
STR Property Management and Cleaning Businesses for Sale
Salt Lake City, UT
$149,995
Amazing Long Island Car Wash
Suffolk County, NY
$3,200,000
Reputable Audio & Video Company for Sale with Strong Pipeline
Denver, CO
$240,000
Structural Engineering and Related Services Company
New Jersey
$2,500,000
Home Services Business, B2B B2C, Strong Cash Flow
Saint Louis, MO
$129,900
B2B Commercial Refrigeration Gasket Service
Chattanooga, TN
$249,000
Distribution & Manufacturing of Quality Metal Products! (37980)
New Jersey
$425,000
Well Established Carpet Cleaning Business
Tonawanda, NY
$299,000
Floor Refinishing Franchise For Sale
Worcester County, MA
$149,000
Very Profitable Bath Remodeling Company in DFW 2770
Texas
$549,000
Don Taylor
Foresight Business Brokers
Serving Larimer County, CO
Colorado Business Broker | Real Estate Broker | M&A Advisor | Franchise / Licensing Industry Expert I bring 30 years of business ownership and a decade of brokerage experience to our relationship, including startups, mergers, hi-growth, turnarounds, and exits. If you are considering selling your business in Colorado, let's talk before you pick an advisor. This is a high-impact decision, and you'll want someone credible and relatable with whom you enjoy working. I sell profitable businesses with or without real estate across 40+ industries, with revenues between one and twenty million annually. I pride myself on being a resource to the business community and providing a fantastic experience for buyers and sellers. Contact me today for a free consultation. Thank you!
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Disaster Restoration Business Specializing in Cabinets
Cleveland, OH
$487,900
Commercial Specialty Sanitation Company
Somerset County, NJ
$1,650,000
Professional Dry Cleaners Drop Store & Tailoring
Westborough, MA
$75,000
Full-Service Heating & Air Company
Boston, MA
$208,900
Aviation Cleaning and Detailing Service Business
Knoxville, OH
$384,900
Recycler of Compressed Gas Cylinders
Georgia
Cash Flow: $382,000
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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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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