New Hampshire
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $520,000
Service Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
General Contractor w/ 20% Margins
Established Scrap Metal Recycling
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake County, IN
$1,080,000
30 year old Drapery, Blinds and Shutter biz
Lake County, FL
$195,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Locksmith Business - Commercial & Residential (Reduced Price)
Idaho
$299,000
Landscaping Business
Rhode Island
$2,200,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
Apartment Building in Pennsylvania
Mckean County, PA
$615,000
Landscaping Company With Three Distinct Revenue Brands
Louisville, CT
$399,990
Full Service Renovation & Restoration Company
Colorado
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $563,935
Vending Machines - Healthy Snacks - Booming
Knoxville, TN
$155,000
25+ Year Mechanical Services Business
Windsor, ON
$400,000
Remote Telecom Services Company with Strong Recurring Revenue
Saint Louis, MO
$425,000
Profitable Full-Service Photography Studio
Somerset County, NJ
$785,000
Growing FDA Compliance Digital Service Business
Florida
$1,900,000
Absentee Laundromat & Dry Cleaner - Delaware County PA - $89,900
Delaware County, PA
$89,900
Jake Whitta
Transworld Business Advisors Northwest Ohio
Serving Lucas County, OH
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. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development. Transworld Business Advisors is the largest and fastest growing Business Brokerage and M&A firm in the world: * 40th year in business * 10,000 businesses sold * 750+ advisors worldwide * 250+ offices worldwide * Over 400,000 pre-qualified and unique buyer list in our database
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Unlock Unlimited Income Potential: Top-Tier Janitorial Franchise
Salt Lake City, UT
$275,000
Tattoo Shop
Wayne County, MI
$44,900
Identification Products and Services Provider
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $957,000
Tree Removal, Dumpster Rental and Crane Service 20513
Abilene, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,677,842
Leadership Development & Consulting Business for Sale
Minnesota
$450,000
Landscaping, Lawn/Snow Maintenance Business $410K Cash Flow
Minnesota
$1,500,000
Architectural Firm, 711K Adjusted EBITDA, SBA Financing! NV-56639
Las Vegas, NV
$2,300,000
Midwest Based Professional Talent & Booking Agency
Minnesota
$1,950,000
Trailer Court/Mobile Home Park For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Athens County, OH
$3,750,000
Pepperidge Farm Bread Route – $198,000 - Port St John / Titusville
Titusville, FL
$198,000
Cleaners in Prime Location
King County, WA
$250,000
Window Cleaning Business – Recurring Revenue, Semi-Absentee, Home-Base
Saint Louis, NC
$300,000
Central Michigan High Income Jerky and Snack Distribution Route
Lansing, MI
$50,000
Established Profitable Painting Business - Turnkey
Nashville, TN
$620,000
Binghamton Monument Company
Johnson City, NY
$895,999
Recurring Revenue Irrigation Service Business
Tamarac, FL
$228,000
Property Damage & Restoration Company
Detroit, MI
$524,990
Breeden tree service inc
Cedar Rapids, IA
$170,000
Established Event Management Company with Strong Client Base
Dallas, TX
$436,000
Property Damage Restoration & Cleaning, Huge Net Profits
Mobile, AL
$148,000
Pepsi Route For Sale - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
$1,320,000
Water Treatment Business
British Columbia
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $544,000
Renew, Recover, Thrive
Iowa
$3,000,000
San Fernando Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
Unique Home Lighting Sales and Service - $100k SDE
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Dry Clean Pick-Up with Equipment for Sale in North Dallas
Dallas County, TX
$275,000
Profitable F45 Gym for Sale - West Coast Florida Location
Sarasota, FL
$400,000
8 FedEx P& D Routes
Kingsport, TN
$485,000
Frank Haverkamp J.D.
Sunbelt Business Advisors, Inc.
Serving Douglas County, NE
Whether you are ready to sell your business or are looking to buy a business, Sunbelt of Nebraska is a good match for you. As part of the largest business brokerage network in the world, we are a vital partner, successfully guiding you through your business sale or acquisition process. We know that helping clients sell or buy a business is really all about solving the problems that will arise. Sunbelt of Nebraska is the best choice to serve as a key component to your team of trusted advisors. The team can assist you in positioning your company for sale with an emphasis on confidentiality. As the largest business brokerage in Nebraska, we have listed and sold hundreds of businesses over the last ten years, outperforming all competitors combined. Our team of professionals has one of the highest closing percentages in the business brokerage industry. Simply speaking, our team successfully closes pending deals more often. The sale or acquisition of a business is a complicated matter and without the proper guidance, many deals hit obstacles that often cannot be overcome. We know that selling or purchasing a company is perhaps one of the most difficult decisions you will make, so let our team of specialists assist you in this critical process. We can bring forward key considerations so that, in cooperation with you, we are able to arrive at a proper valuation for your company. Our significant knowledge and expertise allows us to arrive at the most appropriate asking price for your business. In addition, it is important that you are able to continue to run your business on a daily basis rather than to become overwhelmed by a potential sale. The Sunbelt team can attend to the business of marketing your unique business while you concentrate on protecting profits. Knowledge and understanding are critical stepping stones to a smooth and successful sale. Our team is completely comfortable with all aspects of the buying or and selling process.
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Condo Package / 20 Units
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Southfield, MI
$2,700,000
Premier Design-Build Architecture & Construction Firm – Spokane, WA
Spokane, WA
$1,719,000
Highly Profitable Commercial Cleaning Business
Kansas City, MO
$8,500,000
Event Biz w/ Land – Profitable, Absentee-Owned
Texas
$650,000
Nationwide Commercial Security Systems Integrator - Midwest US
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $523,000
Custom Meal Prep Business with Recurring Clients
Tarrant County, TX
$440,000
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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