Wisconsin
$800,000

Wisconsin
$800,000

Fort Myers, FL
$699,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$8,200,000

North Carolina
$4,400,000
Lynwood, CA
$180,000
Ohio
$1,350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Queen Annes County, MD
$4,350,000
Delaware
$370,000
Bannock County, ID
$750,000
Indiana
$795,000
Katy, TX
$200,006
Warwick, RI
$695,000
New York
$1,650,000
Mesa, AZ
$150,000
$2,999,000
Saint Louis, MO
$95,000
Frederick A. Taylor, Jr.
Wellington-Windsor International, LLC
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Wellington-Windsor International, LLC was formed by Frederick A. Taylor, Jr. Mr. Taylor was the former owner of two highly successful VR Business Brokers franchise offices in Indiana. Because of the amazing success of his franchise offices, he was contracted by the VR Business Brokers franchisor organization to work with new franchisees in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fred has assisted in the sale of millions of dollars of businesses and the guidance of business buyers to find and negotiate the purchase of business opportunities. Now, Mr. Taylor has opened Wellington-Windsor International, LLC to work with Florida business sellers and buyers. International business buyers and sellers are welcome to successfully transact business opportunities, via Wellington-Windsor International, LLC
Polk County, IA
$1,300,000
Minnesota
$1,300,000
Staten Island, NY
$440,000
Utah
$3,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shreveport, LA
$1,400,000
Baltimore, MD
$420,000
Nassau County, NY
$550,000
Toms River, NJ
$150,000
Waterford, CT
$99,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$840,000
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Georgia
$625,000
Florida
$925,000
Pierce County, WA
$1,500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,921,500
Eastham, MA
$364,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$999,999
Nevada
$1,900,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,799,999
Barnstable, MA
$525,000
Marietta, GA
$180,000
Prince William County, VA
$1,600,000
South Carolina
$750,000
Jacksonville, FL
$175,000
Pembroke Lakes, FL
$450,000
Forest Hls, NY
$659,000
Ho Chi Minh
$1,500,000
Florida
$75,000
All Global
All Trades Global
Serving Norfolk City County, VA
All Trades Global empowers individuals to achieve their business goals. Some are owners with dreams for retirement, some are experienced operators looking to merge or divest their operations, and others are taking steps towards buying and operating their first business and need an experienced broker to walk them through the purchase.
Largo, FL
$78,720
Montgomery County, PA
$350,000
Nashville, TN
$85,000
Maine
$125,000
Charleston, SC
$785,000
South Carolina
$3,500,000
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
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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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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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