Fort Pierce, FL
$2,250,000
Service Businesses For Sale
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Real Estate18.34 AC Land with Organic Recycling Business
Real EstateBundle of 10 Townhouses for sale
Cutler Bay, FL
$3,970,000
Real EstateTurnkey Catering/Restaurant Business For Lease
Williamsport, PA
Real EstateCRE Investment Property in Montgomery Co TX $193k+ NOI
Montgomery County, TX
$3,125,000
Real EstatePackage Of 2 Car Wash Real Estate Development Sites
New Jersey
$6,000,000
Real EstateLaundry & rental income with the property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Real EstateReal Estate for Sale
Orange, CA
$649,000
Real EstateDry cleaner and Alteration with property in prime location
Livingston, NJ
$2,200,000
Real Estate335 Evesham Ave 1st FL - Office
Lawnside, NJ
Real EstateExcellent Location! Vacant 3,447 Flex Building!
Little Rock, AR
$975,000
Real Estate80 N Route 73 Office Space Available!
Berlin, NJ
$249,900
Real Estate@ 120k Land 2 Acre Able Build Warehouse and boat port with Home. Gated
Corsicana, TX
$120,000
Real EstateOFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateRoute 19 N. make a right onto Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey Rout
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateClearwater North OFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateMedical OFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Louis Goldblatt, CPA
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving New Haven County, CT
Buying or selling your own business can be one of the most difficult aspects of business ownership. With so many businesses for sale and so many prospective buyers, it can be overwhelming just figuring out where to begin. Fortunately, First Choice Business Brokers provides a nationwide network of Business Sales Professionals to help guide you through the buying or selling process. Since we were established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $12.5B in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. With First Choice Business Brokers, you can enjoy the greatest selection of businesses for sale nationwide. Or as a seller, you can expect to receive individualized attention in your local market. First Choice Business Brokers is proudly a member in good standing with the International Franchise Association, Canadian Franchise Association and International Business Brokers Association.
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Real EstateMedical OFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateOFFICE Space for Lease
New Port Richey, FL
Real EstateID #1694 - Versatile Restaurant & Banquet Space with RE and Liquor
Matawan, NJ
$2,590,000
Real EstateCommercial Property In Queens For Sale
Queens, NY
$1,600,000
Real EstatePerfect size of Dry Cleaners $ 180K
Orange, CA
$180,000
Real EstateProminent Catering Company w/ Leased Commercial Kitchen
East Hampton, NY
Real EstateL-Shaped Lot near corner of Granger and McHenry in Downtown Modesto
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
Real EstateDuplex Retail Commercial Space For Sale!!
Hope, AR
$225,800
Real EstatePrime Commercial Real Estate For Sale
Hope, AR
$150,000
Real EstateCash Flowing Residential Home For Sale with Longterm Tenant in Place!
Holtsville
$140,000
Real Estate"** RBOMN **": Great Kitchen Property Included (Minneapolis, MN)
Minneapolis, MN
$750,000
Real EstateCollege Station Two Story Dining & Lively Bar - Chef Tai Masterpiece
Brazos County, TX
$2,500,000
Real EstateVersatile 4447 square foot brick building in downtown!
Berlin, NH
$269,900
Real EstateInvestment Property For Sale In PG County MD $3.5M
Prince George's County, MD
$3,500,000
Real EstateTotal 2,405 S/F Laundromat with Building with Two Family
Queens County, NY
$1,550,000
Real EstateHardscape And Landscaping Maintenance Company On Cape Cod For Sale
Barnstable County, MA
$1,999,000
Real EstateLARGE lAUNDROMAT WITH 50W50 of 3,865 S/F / Train Statiion
Brooklyn, NY
$599,000
Real EstateOutstanding Chance to Own the Business & Property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,950,000
Real EstateFive Oceanfront Vacation Rental Properties - Scituate
Scituate, MA
$12,000,000
Real EstateInternational Recycling, Sale and Purchase of Scrap Metal
Spain
$28,000,000
Real EstateOffice/Retail Location in Cockeysville
Cockeysville, MD
Real EstateEstablished Crematory, Funeral Home, & Memorial - 100 Years
Grand Junction, CO
$6,000,000
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
Real Estate27yrs operating Coin Laundry + Real Estate (extra 2unit rental)
Compton, CA
$3,000,000
Real Estate4,900sf Freestanding Building Built Out for Catering/Restaurant
Charleston, SC
Real EstateModern Store / Office For Sale
Chicago, IL
$265,000
Real EstateMedical Building
Frisco, TX
$850,000
Daniel Crespo
Crespo Business Brokers
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Crespo Business Brokers is dedicated to our clients’ needs and is committed to providing exceptional services. We focus our efforts in providing the easiest transition from start to finish. We believe that the efforts utilized during the front-end of the sales process result in higher returns for our clients, and likewise provide superior service to prospective buyers. As professionals, we recognize the importance of trust and confidentiality. We will always put the needs and interests of our clients first. Commercial & Business Brokerage!
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Real EstateDry Cleaners for Sale in North Dallas!!
Collin County, TX
$2,300,000
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 EstateValue add multi-unit real estate
Levittown, PA
$1,700,000
Real EstateDowntown Blanchard, MI. Retail/Office Space for Sale!
Remus, MI
$200,000
Start-upFranchise Ownership Starts Here – Only $10K Gets You In!
$10,000
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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