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$28,000,000
Service Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Real EstateInternational Recycling, Sale and Purchase of Scrap Metal
Real EstateOffice/Retail Location in Cockeysville
Cockeysville, MD
Not Disclosed
Real Estatemix used building for sale 5000 Sqft( 3 Commerical + 2 bed 1 Bath 2uni
Elizabethport, NJ
$880,000
Real EstateOffice/Retail space in the center of Ellsworth
Ellsworth, ME
Not Disclosed
Real Estate4,900sf Freestanding Building Built Out for Catering/Restaurant
Charleston, SC
Not Disclosed
Real EstateModern Store / Office For Sale
Chicago, IL
$265,000
Real EstateMedical Building
Frisco, TX
$850,000
Real EstateBeautiful, Historic Barn in Downtown Location for Sale!
Upper Lake, CA
$520,000
Real EstateSelf Storage Space
Cumberland County, NJ
$3,100,000
Real EstateDowntown Blanchard, MI. Retail/Office Space for Sale!
Remus, MI
$200,000
Start-upTurn Key New Business
Not Disclosed
Start-up3 Businesses in 1 - Dryer Vent & Air Duct Cleaning by DryerVentz
$39,000
Start-upNational Laudromat Franchise - 4 Territories in and near Ft Lauderdale
$150,000
Start-upOwn an exclusive Virgin Territory License in the home services sector
$110,000
Start-upBarbeque Cleaning and Service Franchise Opportunity
Not Disclosed
Start-upFence Installation & Repair Biz
$59,900
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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.
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Start-upSelling Tattoo Shop at a prime location
Not Disclosed
Start-upNewly Open Business Owner Motivated to Sell because of Personal Issues
$350,000
Start-upFantastic Laundromat location in Los Angeles
Not Disclosed
Start-up10K Down: Executive Pest Control Franchise – Syracuse NY
$20,000
Start-upCommercial Repair & Remodel Handyman, Plumbing, Electrical and more
$50,000
Start-upA Great Opportunity to Start Your own Dry Cleaning Business
$149,900
Start-upExclusive Vacation Rental Territory - 30A - Seaside to Rosemary Beach
$75,000
Start-upNextaff - Staffing Franchise - Home-based and Brick & Mortar Options
$49,000
Start-upGutter Brothers Exteriors 7 Figure Franchise Opportunity
$40,000
Start-upBe your own boss in Recession Proof Industry
$16,500
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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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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