Batavia, NY
$150,000

Batavia, NY
$150,000

Buffalo, NY
$150,000

Denver, CO
$450,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$2,500,000
Las Vegas, NV
$399,900
St. Louis County, MO
$350,000
Saint Louis, MO
$535,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$399,899
Tucson, AZ
$349,000
Citrus County, FL
$1,800,000
Charleston, SC
$285,000
Texas
$315,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dougherty County, GA
$3,995,000
Cleveland, OH
$399,899
Suffolk County, NY
$300,000
Suffolk County, NY
$899,999
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
$50,000
Ohio
$300,000
Woodbridge, NJ
$1,510,000
Illinois
$1,800,000
Pinellas County, FL
$275,000
Florida
$1,050,000
Elk Grove, CA
$215,000
Georgetown County, SC
$125,000
East Islip, NY
$399,000
Washington
$840,000
Hillsborough County, NH
$949,000
Ohio
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $664,000
Wichita, KS
$197,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$95,000
Vancouver Island, BC
$1,499,000
Illinois
$650,000
Plymouth County, MA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Largo, FL
$100,000
Astoria, NY
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colorado
$925,000
San Antonio, TX
$149,900
Jacksonville, FL
$251,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jefferson County, AL
$2,500,000
Norcross, GA
$850,000
Charlotte, NC
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $475,344
Iowa
$350,000
Sacramento County, CA
$175,000
Miami, FL
$350,000
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.
Las Vegas, NV
$350,000
Portland, OR
$280,000
Arizona
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $578,000
Stamford, CT
$350,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $469,000
Washington County, PA
$120,000
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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