Middlesex County, MA
$1,200,000
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Mediterranean Commercial Catering Kitchen Business in Boston
The UPS Store Franchise in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
$600,000
Market with the meat in Chino
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Dry Cleaner Plant in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE
$80,000
Auto Customizing Business W/Growth Potential & Expand #839
Saint Louis, MO
$350,000
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Operation - South Central Arizona
Arizona
$821,000
Pepperidge Farm Cookie Route (6090)
Syosset, NY
$465,000
Commercial & Residential Landscape Company
Columbus, OH
$975,000
Hair Salon
Wayne County, MI
$49,000
A popular and profitable deli for sale in Lindenhurst.
Lindenhurst, NY
$175,000
Septic Systems Engineering Consultant
New Jersey
$900,000
Profitable Cleaning Business For Sale
Jackson County, OR
$75,000
Wise Snack Route
Brooklyn, NY
$99,000
FedEx P&D Routes
Athens County, OH
$199,000
Dry Cleaning Drop Store
Easton, MA
$67,000
Richard Green
Green & Co. Business Brokers
Serving Sarasota County, FL
The Green & Co. Difference -We don't just list a business for sale and hope a buyer comes along. We actively search for buyers for all of our listings. -We pride ourselves on going above and beyond when communicating with our sellers. One of the biggest complaints that we hear from business owners who have previously listed with another company is that they were listed and never heard from their broker again. We ensure regular and open communication. -We have an extensive buyer database of buyers who are waiting for the right business to come on the market. -We do more than just confidentially market our listings on the popular consumer websites and our central MLS, we use the best marketing tools and methods in the industry. -Confidentiality is king, so we screen and pre-qualify every potential buyer. It is our goal to make the process of either buying a new business or selling your current business as smooth and efficient as possible. We know how important confidentiality is to our sellers and we treat it with the utmost importance. Creating a win-win outcome for all parties involved is what we believe makes or breaks a deal. We use our knowledge and experience in the business industry to your advantage. As a result, our clients always come first. We pride ourselves on being responsive, communicative and hard-working. We have a "whatever it takes" attitude, and that is truly how we approach each and every business transaction that we help with.
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Pepperidge Farm Route For Sale In DuBois, PA
Clearfield County, PA
$249,999
Landscape Design and Masonry Company
Maricopa County, AZ
$3,850,000
Moving Company in Two States
North Dakota
$400,000
Commercial Cleaning - Huntsville AL
Huntsville, AL
$90,000
Fire Protection System Design & Service with Contracts! (37995)
Florida
$2,950,000
HOC Alaska Research & Expedition
Homer, AK
$3,000,000
Junk Hauling business
Danbury, CT
$285,000
Parking Lot Repair & Maintenance Company
Wilmington, NC
$239,000
Experienced Plastering Contractor Serving Chicago & Indiana (37979)
Illinois
$675,000
Premier Restoration Solutions Company: Contents & Packout
Newport News, VA
$295,000
Premier Restoration Solutions Company, Contents & Packout!
Chicago, IL
$295,000
Highly Profitable Chimney Repair and Duct Cleaning Business
Howard County, MD
$385,000
Service contractor to wireless and cell tower industries
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
$3,800,000
High-Earning Hydrovac Business with Strong Industry Presence
Gta, ON
$2,400,000
Pool Service and Repair - San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Excellent "Owner Operator" Driver TrainiEng School
Charleston, SC
$295,000
Mortuary Business for Sale in Indiana
Indiana
$695,000
Ag Plastic Recycling Business
Leola, PA
$315,000
Leading NYC Interior Architecture and Design Firm
New York, NY
$1,500,000
Over the Mountain Real Estate Law Practice for sale!
Alabama
$725,000
Sprinkler Head Repair-Rebuilder Serving Agriculture-For Sale!
Buhl, ID
$177,500
Critical Oil Field Services—Downhole Scanning and Pressure Testing
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $500,000
Turnkey Established Vending Route. 8-10 Hrs/Wk. Training Provided
Norwalk, OH
$20,000
ICONIC 60+ Years Business For Sale
Bloomington, IN
$450,000
Pet and Home Sitting Business
Briarcliff, TX
$75,000
High Margins: Exterior Commercial/Residential Fence Business
Denver, CO
$279,999
Semi-Absentee Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Business
Columbia, NC
$199,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
Eric Breidenbach
Bridgeview Brokers, Inc.
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
We are locally based in Bellevue, Washington and serve business owners across Washington state. Bridgeview sources business buyers locally, nationally and internationally. Those buyers may be individuals, buyers from the same or a complementary industry, or based on size and seller requirements, private equity groups. We work collaboratively with CPAs, attorneys, wealth managers, and insurance professionals. This collaboration extends further to our work with consultants who serve to prepare businesses for sale and to assist the transition to new owners. Our company delivers business sellers qualified candidates, both financially and operationally, safeguards confidential information, and enables business owners to focus on their business. We actively participate in a variety of professional organizations and advisory groups in order to better support your needs.
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High sale dry cleaner with real estate
Pontiac, MI
$285,000
Scenic Destination, Venue & Catering Biz –Turnkey, SBA Financing Ready
North Carolina
$2,000,000
2 Acre Car Wash Directly Across From Walmart; $1,000,000 Rev
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$3,450,000
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Business
Boston, RI
$350,000
REDUCED! FedEx Ground Operation – NOW $950,000 - Ocala Depot
Ocala, FL
$950,000
Security Business, Trained K9 / Canine Detection Service
Texas
$600,000
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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