Phillips, WI
$115,000
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Real EstateAffordable Office Space on Busy State Highway 13
Real EstateLaundromat Location in a Well Populated Area
Jackson, NJ
Real EstateLaundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
Moss Landing, CA
Real EstateTurn Key Short-Term/Long-Term Rental Duplex! GREAT Income Producer!
Atlanta, GA
$699,900
Real EstateOffice Buildings for Sale
Grayling, MI
$495,000
Real EstateOffice Condo /Retail Condo
Chicago, IL
$239,000
Real EstateApartment Complex With 72 Units
North Canton, OH
$7,600,000
Real EstatePrime Car Wash Property on High-Traffic Main Road – Fuquay-Varina, NC
Wake County, NC
$1,900,000
Real EstateProfessional Commercial Center - Space for Lease
Shawano, WI
Real EstateBrand New, Fully Built-Out Dog Grooming & Boarding Facility -
Staten Island, NY
Real EstateRetail / Medical Building On Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Real EstateProduction/Catering Kitchen Lease
Portland, OR
Real EstateLong Established Profitable High Gross Laundromat with Building
Fairfield County, CT
$1,499,000
Real EstateLaundromat with 4 tenant Building
Arlington, TX
$4,300,000
Real EstateRepriced: 119 W Main Street, High Visibility in Youngsville, NC
Youngsville, NC
$799,000
Real EstateFormer Catering operation w/multi mix/use residential property
Plain City, OH
$575,000
Randy Sokol
Sokol Realty License #20174004026
Serving Franklin County, OH
Randy Sokol - Restaurant Industry Advocate. Randy Sokol owns Sokol Realty and Sokol & Associates specializing in selling restaurants, bars, pizza shops, and all hospitality related businesses. Randy grew up working in his family’s chain restaurants, for over 40 years, eventually becoming the Owner and President. He has been buying and selling restaurants for over 15 years and during that time he has brokered over 150 hospitality business deals and over 50 liquor permit deals. In that time, he has been able to build up a wealth of knowledge and experience in what makes a good location and how to negotiate the best possible lease on behalf of his clients. He knows what is important on a lease to protect your business, because he’s been there. His goal is always to make sure that his clients are getting exactly what they need, whether buying or selling, from their space so they can focus on running their business. Randy is also a member of several civic organizations, and has served on numerous boards and committees in the Columbus area, including the Ohio Restaurant Association, Children's Hospital Development Board, National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), and Food Truck Advisory Board for the city of Columbus. He has worked with City Council members to create laws that support businesses like yours. Being involved with these organizations, and city politics allow him to keep abreast of current trends in real estate, which helps him stay informed about changing needs for new businesses looking for locations in Columbus and beyond, as well as use his resources on his client’s behalf. If you're looking for someone who will be straight forward in their dealings with you, be responsive in a timely manner, and always have your best interests at heart, then call Randy Sokol today.
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Real Estate3.56 Acres - Cleared & Fenced on Major Hwy - Palatka, Florida
Palatka, FL
$695,000
Real EstatePrime Location , Dry Cleaners with Property
Rahway, NJ
$1,000,000
Real EstateReal Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved - Restaurant & Bar
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real EstateBronx Mix Use Building In Protected Tax Zone For Sale
Bronx, NY
$2,200,000
Real EstateRestaurant & Catering with Property For Sale
Eldersburg, MD
$2,900,000
Real EstateUnion County Childcare Center with the Property
Union County, NJ
$200,000
Real EstateFoodservice Distribution Center, Restaurant & Catering
Monroe, LA
$600,000
Real EstateOpportunity for Business or Residential Real Estate
Rutland, VT
$275,000
Real EstateProfitable business and investment real estate opportunity
Farragut, TN
$1,474,000
Real EstateTwo Commercial & Office Rentals 2,600sf total $3,000mo
Pleasant Valley, NY
Real EstateTwo Commercial Office Rentals 1,300SF $1,500
Pleasant Valley, NY
Real EstateMedical Building
New Castle, PA
$699,000
Real Estate18.34 AC Land with Organic Recycling Business
Fort Pierce, FL
$2,250,000
Real EstateBundle of 10 Townhouses for sale
Cutler Bay, FL
$3,970,000
Real EstateTurnkey Catering/Restaurant Business For Lease
Williamsport, PA
Real EstateCRE Investment Property in Montgomery Co TX $193k+ NOI
Montgomery County, TX
$3,125,000
Real EstatePackage Of 2 Car Wash Real Estate Development Sites
New Jersey
$6,000,000
Real EstateLaundry & rental income with the property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Real EstateReal Estate for Sale
Orange, CA
$649,000
Real EstateDry cleaner and Alteration with property in prime location
Livingston, NJ
$2,200,000
Real Estate335 Evesham Ave 1st FL - Office
Lawnside, NJ
Real EstateExcellent Location! Vacant 3,447 Flex Building!
Little Rock, AR
$975,000
Real Estate80 N Route 73 Office Space Available!
Berlin, NJ
$249,900
Real Estate@ 120k Land 2 Acre Able Build Warehouse and boat port with Home. Gated
Corsicana, TX
$120,000
Real EstateOFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateRoute 19 N. make a right onto Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey Rout
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateClearwater North OFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateMedical OFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Laurance Milov
Preschool Business Solutions
Serving Pinellas County, FL
With over 25 years of hands-on preschool ownership and management experience—and hundreds of successful transactions—Preschool Business Solutions helps Florida’s preschool owners and professionals navigate ownership transitions with confidence. We work closely with private, nonprofit, and faith-based programs to ensure every step is handled with care and precision.
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Real EstateMedical OFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateOFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateID #1694 - Versatile Restaurant & Banquet Space with RE and Liquor
Matawan, NJ
$2,590,000
Real EstateCommercial Property In Queens For Sale
Queens, NY
$1,600,000
Real EstatePerfect size of Dry Cleaners $ 180K
Orange, CA
$180,000
Real EstateL-Shaped Lot near corner of Granger and McHenry in Downtown Modesto
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
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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Read the Report:
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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