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RLC Business Brokers is a boutique M&A firm based in Orange County, CA, focused on the sale of small and lower middle market businesses across a range of industries. We specialize in helping service-based and cash-flowing main street businesses prepare for and successfully navigate the sale process. Founder Rebecca Chatham has personally built and sold multiple companies, including a document shredding business, a commercial cleaning operation, and a landscape construction company. Prior to launching RLC, she held a management role with Allstate Insurance, where she supported independent agency owners in buying, selling, merging, and financing their businesses. With firsthand experience on both sides of the table, she brings a uniquely empathetic, strategic, and results-driven approach to each transaction. At RLC, we believe that even small businesses deserve expert representation. We offer a modern, transparent brokerage experience built on trust, hustle, and clear communication. We understand that many owners don’t have perfect books and we specialize in uncovering and presenting the real value behind years of hard work. We take on a limited number of listings to give each one the attention it deserves. Whether you're looking to retire, relocate, or explore your business’s worth for the first time, RLC is your trusted partner in building a clear, profitable exit strategy.
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| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 4,773 |
| Asking Price | $360,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $659,189 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $173,000 |
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $189,000 | $360,000 | $899,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $327,086 | $96,900 |
| Median | $659,189 | $173,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,400,000 | $315,000 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.43 | 1.60 |
| Median | 0.73 | 2.60 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.10 | 3.63 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $360,000, though prices range from under $189,000 to well over $899,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $659,189 and owners earn a median of $173,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Service Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Service Businesses, revenue multiples range from 0.43 to 1.10, with a median of 0.73. Earning multiples range from 1.60 to 3.63, with the median at 2.60. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.73 times its annual revenue, and 2.60 times its annual owner earnings.
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