Boynton Beach, FL
$302,004
Boynton Beach, FL
$302,004
Nokomis, FL
$102,180
Boca Raton, FL
$86,280
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $827,359
Atlanta, GA
$9,900
Suffolk County, NY
$70,000
Norfolk County, MA
$695,000
Dallas, TX
$13,000,000
Maine
$720,000
Long Island City, NY
$278,000
Staten Island, NY
$1,300,000
Raleigh, NC
$59,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$24,925,000
Tolland County, CT
$900,000
$1,300,000
Kings County, NY
$141,668
Jeannette Engel
Union Bay Group
Serving King County, WA
Since 2006, Union Bay Group has navigated countless deals to closing through diverse variables specific to each stakeholder. We have worked in a larger variety of industries including professional services, hospitality, health care, fitness, moving, electrical contracting, plumbing contracting, personal services, education, franchises, auto repair, catering, retail, freight, lumber supply, technology, restaurants & pubs, industrial equipment, and marine sales and service. This brings diverse in-depth experience within industries, situations, people, economic conditions, and closings to your project. You may be keenly aware of this: privately held businesses are all run uniquely, each reflecting the individuality of each business owner. Sellers are always the expert in their business within their industry and we specialize in our profession and process. We specialize in confidential marketing, qualifying buyers, protecting the buyer-seller relationship, keeping things moving through the process, offers and due diligence to closing. We work with all the different professionals and their priorities (sell/buy side attorneys, CPA's, lenders, bookkeepers, landlords, advisors, vendors, franchisors, co-brokers, etc.). We buffer reactions to ensure the best responses are presented. We know our job is to move things to the next step and that the most important people in the room are the seller and the buyer. Union Bay Group is part of the Brokers Network Group – experienced business brokers nationally networked across the United States with advisory counsel in Texas. We do everything we can to get you the big closing check or the keys to your new business acquisition. This is when you go on to do whatever it is you want to do next!
Boynton Beach, FL
$90,948
Maricopa County, AZ
$66,000
Sauk County, WI
$22,500
California
$2,195,000
Cape Coral, FL
$555,575
Brandon, FL
$73,380
Los Angeles County, CA
$58,800
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Tampa, FL
$4,400,000
Saint Paul, NC
$329,900
San Antonio, TX
$70,000
Portland, OR
$599,000
New York, NY
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Staten Island, NY
$950,000
Yonkers, NY
$999,999
Englewood, CO
$250,000
Gatlinburg, TN
$259,000
Georgia
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $52,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Suffolk County, NY
$6,000,000
Westchester County, NY
$449,000
Rochester Hills, MI
$85,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marion County, FL
$6,500,000
Broward County, FL
$360,000
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Portland, OR
$1,800,000
Rutherford County, TN
$755,000
Kingston, RI
$199,900
Tampa, FL
$2,100,000
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U-CTR Business Advisors LLC
Serving Nassau County, NY
Buy right, sell right!
San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
Tampa, FL
$750,000
Largo, FL
$995,000
Royal Oak, MI
$450,000
Bucks County, PA
$300,000
Charlotte County, FL
$1,700,000
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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