Nassau County, NY
$550,000

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
J. Darrow Graham
Transworld Business Advisors Grapevine
Serving Tarrant County, TX
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Contact us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
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
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
Tennessee
$500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Somerset County, NJ
$995,000
Charlotte, NC
$100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Raleigh, NC
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $349,005
Joliet, IL
$205,000
Portland, OR
$39,000
Oakland County, MI
$140,000
Michigan
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Charles County, MO
$1,450,000
Minnesota
$1,700,000
Wyoming
$1,700,000
Annapolis, MD
$200,000
Pennsylvania
$1,300,000
Vitrolles
$1,224,330
Greenville, SC
$251,000
Al Fialkovich, CBI, CM&AA
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado
Serving Denver County, CO
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado has proudly maintained its #1 status for eight consecutive years among 250+ global franchises. The Colorado Franchise has locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen, and Grand Junction. The franchise is owned by Prospere Companies, a private investment firm with a portfolio of companies in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada specializing in acquiring, owning, and operating multi-faceted locations in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 years, our team has completed 1,500+ deals, growing daily. As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence. To learn more about Transworld or to schedule a consultation with one of our brokers, visit our website at www.tworldcolorado.com or call 720-259-5099.
District of Columbia, DC
$1,550,000
Sacramento County, CA
$800,000
Orange County, FL
$3,250,000
Rosedale, NY
$1,600,000
Ciudad De México
$6,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$520,000
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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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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