Philadelphia, PA
$250,000
Philadelphia, PA
$250,000

Colorado Springs, CO
$99,000

Essex County, MA
$230,000

Aventura, FL
$150,000
New City, NY
$400,000
Dallas, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,185,343
Carroll County, GA
$80,000
Alaska
$8,500,000
Dallas, TX
$250,000
Irving, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $23,000
DuPage County, IL
$59,900
Marietta, GA
$260,000
Johns Creek, GA
$250,000
El Paso County, CO
$525,000
Loganville, GA
$299,000
Vancouver Island, BC
$875,000
Arthur Rosaki
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Providence County, RI
Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn't long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership.
Dayton, OH
$280,000
Miami, FL
$500,000
Marietta, GA
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Worcester County, MA
$250,000
Somerset County, PA
$10,000,000
Suffolk County, NY
$899,000
Alberta
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $373,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$599,000
Allentown, PA
$139,999
Louisiana
$55,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $277,000
Mississippi
$900,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $954,000
Washington County, UT
$199,000
Houston, TX
$119,000
Ocean County, NJ
$2,800,000
Connecticut
$1,550,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Utah
$5,000,000
Riverside County, CA
$530,000
Brooklyn, NY
$220,000
Cape Coral, FL
$175,000
Des Moines, IA
$139,999
Charlotte, NC
$349,000
Mount Dora, FL
$145,000
Tallahassee, FL
$99,999
Jersey City, NJ
$205,000
Glendale, AZ
$350,000
Marietta, GA
$229,900
Rubi Almendarez
Rubi Realtors International
Serving Harris County, TX
At Rubi Realtors International LLC, we specialize in helping business owners confidently sell their companies with expert guidance and personalized support—in both English and Spanish. Whether you're ready to retire, relocate, or explore new ventures, we make the transition smooth, confidential, and strategic. As a trusted bilingual business broker, we understand the nuances of selling a business—from accurate valuation and marketing to screening buyers and negotiating the deal. Our mission is to help you maximize your business’s value while protecting your privacy and timeline. We work with entrepreneurs from diverse industries and cultural backgrounds, and we’re proud to serve the dynamic and growing business community in Houston and beyond. With Rubi Realtors International, you're not just listing your business—you're partnering with someone who truly understands your goals. Your business. My mission. Let’s sell smart — in English or Español.
Hollis Hills, NY
$695,000
Fullerton, CA
$550,000
Cleveland, OH
$479,000
Las Vegas, NV
$200,000
California
$42,000,000
Broward County, FL
$155,000
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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