Washington County, OR
$219,000

Washington County, OR
$219,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $954,143

Houston, TX
$40,000
Cape May County, NJ
$150,000
Beaufort County, SC
$345,000
New Hampshire
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $520,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake County, IN
$1,080,000
Lake County, FL
$175,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Idaho
$299,000
Rhode Island
$2,200,000
Colorado
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $563,935
Knoxville, TN
$155,000
Windsor, ON
$400,000
Somerset County, NJ
$785,000
Delaware County, PA
$89,900
Terri Sokoloff
Specialty Bar & Restaurant Brokers
Serving Allegheny County, PA
Specialty Group was founded in 1986 and is a multigenerational family business. We have nearly 100 years of specialized experience in the bar and restaurant industry. We have our real estate sales and brokers licenses in PA. Our mission is to help people realize their dream of owning their own restaurant or bar business. We have everything under one roof that you will need to get into the business. And when you're ready to exit, we can help.
Wayne County, MI
$44,900
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $957,000
Abilene, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,677,842
Minnesota
$450,000
Las Vegas, NV
$2,300,000
Minnesota
$1,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Athens County, OH
$3,750,000
Titusville, FL
$198,000
King County, WA
$250,000
Johnson City, NY
$895,999
Tamarac, FL
$90,000
Detroit, MI
$524,990
British Columbia
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $544,000
Iowa
$3,000,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Dallas County, TX
$275,000
Sarasota, FL
$400,000
Houston, TX
$625,000
Kingsport, TN
$485,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Southfield, MI
$2,700,000
Spokane, WA
$1,719,000
Kansas City, MO
$8,500,000
Texas
$650,000
Tarrant County, TX
$440,000
Illinois
$670,000
Henderson, NV
$199,000
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$7,900,000
Pennsylvania
$2,700,000
Matt Eells
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Idaho
Serving Ada County, ID
Strategic’s integration with Sunbelt Business Brokerage Network gives our company the ability to market your business globally. Our experienced team works with you to navigate the complexities of selling and buying a business. Our team has your interest in mind and we strive to deliver a win-win closed transaction that works for all parties. Our experienced team helps you save time and money by providing the expertise in business sales you can trust.
Mississippi
$3,000,000
Brevard County, FL
$314,999
Riverton, UT
$399,995
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $27,912
Utah
$850,000
Evergreen, CO
$160,000
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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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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