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Equipment condition and customer concentration. Worn machinery and a single dominant account are the two issues most likely to change the price.

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Clothing & Fabric

Commercial Laundry Plant with major accounts

Suffolk County, New York, United States

Suffolk County, NY, US

Rare opportunity to own 45-year-old functioning commercial linen supply company, netting 250k+ a year, long-term accounts, no marketing, 20,000+ square foot building with equipment included, and ready for a hands-on buyer.

$1,195,000

$1,362,033Revenue

$250,000Cash Flow

Electronic & Electrical Equipment

Absentee Smart Monitoring Devices Business ~$289K SDE, Ready to Scale

Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Monmouth County, NJ, US

Imagine running a highly profitable smart monitoring business that practically runs itself while you focus on growth. This established ecommerce operation has been quietly generating $289K in seller's discretionary earnings by solving a problem every property owner faces - knowing what's happening when you're not there. You'll love how simple yet powerful this business model is. The company sells smart monitoring devices that watch for power outages, internet failures, water leaks, and temperature changes, then instantly alert customers via text and email. Think of it as peace of mind in a box for homeowners, rental property managers, and small businesses. What makes this opportunity special? You're getting a complete ecosystem, not just products. The hardware connects to a cloud-based platform that handles all the notifications and alerts. This means customers often buy multiple devices as they see the value, creating natural repeat sales and account expansion. The current owners have built something remarkable with minimal time investment. One handles purchasing cycles, the other manages customer support. That's it. No massive team, no expensive office space, no complex operations. You can run this from anywhere in the US with just a laptop and some storage space. Business Overview This company operates at the intersection of hardware and cloud services. Its products are purpose-built monitoring devices that watch for common failure or risk events and then trigger configurable alerts. Customers typically deploy these devices to help reduce downtime, avoid damage, and gain peace of mind when they are not on-site. The business benefits from a platform-style architecture: rather than being a single product, it is a system of devices supported by a unified notification layer. This enables broader applications and repeat purchasing as customers add devices across multiple locations and monitoring needs. Key functional categories include: • Power monitoring (detecting power status changes) • Internet connectivity monitoring (outage and restoration alerts) • Water detection and water level monitoring (presence/absence and threshold-based alerts) • Temperature monitoring (threshold-based alerts for sensitive environments) Alerts can be configured for different recipients and escalation needs, primarily through SMS/text and email, with optional integrations depending on user setup. Products & Offering The company sells a portfolio of monitoring devices spanning: • Standalone monitors dedicated to a single condition (e.g., connectivity or temperature) • Multi-condition devices that consolidate multiple monitoring functions into one unit • Accessory sensors and replacement components • Optional enhanced alerting bundles for higher-volume or multi-recipient notification requirements This mix supports both consumer/DTC use-cases (home, rentals, small offices) and light commercial use-cases (small facilities, storage environments, remote equipment rooms, etc.). Specific product catalog, supplier details, unit economics, and platform overview are available after NDA and Proof of Fund. Operations & Footprint (Lean / Owner-Light) The business is currently run with limited weekly owner involvement: One owner focuses primarily on purchasing/ordering cycles and administrative oversight-- estimated 4~6hours/week, while the other focuses on customer support and ensuring back-end continuity, estimated 10~12 hours/week. A buyer can operate with a small internal team or a combination of contractor support and part-time admin, and seller can provide tech support for $3000/month post-acquisition. The company can be relocated anywhere in the U.S. with a modest workspace. Ideal Buyer • E-commerce operator with strong digital marketing execution • Smart home / IoT entrepreneur • Strategic buyer in monitoring/security adjacent markets • Operator seeking a portable business with strong cash flow and marketing upside

Medical Devices & Products

Medical Practices

Hearing Aid Practice (Two Locations)

Confidential

This turnkey hearing healthcare practice operates from two well-equipped locations and serves a loyal and diverse patient base with diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and ongoing support services. The business benefits from strong brand recognition, favorable demographics, and consistent demand. With a solid operational foundation and the capacity to expand through staffing, marketing, and additional clinical services, this practice offers an attractive growth opportunity for a new owner.

$495,000

$591,951Revenue

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Food & Related products

Established Bourbon & Craft Beer Brand with Distribution

Tennessee, United States

TN, US

Award winning and growing beverage brand featuring a flagship bourbon along with craft beer products under a unified brand. Over $800k in lifetime sales! The company has production partnerships and distribution relationships in place, with products already in market and positioned for expansion through additional territory coverage, retail placements, and increased marketing. This is an opportunity to acquire a scalable branded alcohol platform with strong growth potential. Business operates remotely but with strong ties to the music community. This opportunity is for individuals and companies with experience in the alcohol and beer industry who know how to scale a brand. This is not the right fit for those who are not in the industry. Confidentiality agreement required. If interested, use the contact form to request a confidentiality agreement and one will be sent promptly.

HUGE name in Beer leasing facility Brewery Pub Room Food & Grounds

Missouri, United States

MO, US

Located on the outskirts of the St. Louis metro. For the experienced, this is a rare opportunity. Exceptional brew pub, brewery, entertainment facility and kitchen all in one. Operating with growing revenue. Over $1,000,000 in 2025 operating part time for less than 9 months. Great additional location for an operating brewery or a chance to run your own operation. The owner is leasing the operation fully turn key. With the right relationship, the brand and recipes are even a possibility. For full details contact Jeff Bach at 314-941-8530 ask for listing #525JB

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Furniture & Fixtures

Lumber & Wood Products

Other Manufacturing

Furniture & Fixtures

Established Custom Fixture & Furniture Manufacturer

Indiana, United States

IN, US

This established manufacturer produces high-quality custom fixtures and furniture for major retail brands nationwide. Known for precision craftsmanship, it creates point-of-purchase displays, cabinetry, shelving, and other MDF-based fixtures with painted or vinyl finishes. The company manages every stage of production—design, cutting, finishing, assembly, and shipping—using advanced CNC machinery, automated storage, and membrane press systems to ensure quality and efficiency. A skilled workforce and trusted subcontractor network, including Amish vendors, support scalable output while maintaining strict quality standards. Its integrated operations and technology-driven approach enable the consistent delivery of custom, branded products that meet the demanding needs of national clients.

$24,456,878Revenue

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Medical Practices

Medical Devices & Products

Medical Practices

Audiology Practice North East

Confidential

This well-established audiology practice offers comprehensive hearing and balance care. With a team of highly trained audiologists and dedicated support staff, the practice provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services, including hearing evaluations, balance assessments, tinnitus management, and advanced hearing aid fittings. Each location is designed to create an inviting, patient-centered environment that reflects the practice’s commitment to exceptional care and long-term patient relationships. Known for its clinical excellence and reputation for compassionate service, this practice represents an outstanding turnkey opportunity in the growing hearing healthcare industry.

$3,000,000

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Medical Devices & Products

$183K Rev – Patented Infection Control Device

Denver County, Colorado, United States

Denver County, CO, US

The Company is a U.S.-based medical device provider specializing in proprietary infection control solutions for the healthcare sector. Its flagship offering is a patented, single-use containment device designed to isolate oral suction implements, thereby reducing cross-contamination risks and ensuring compliance with rigorous clinical safety standards. Operating an efficient, scalable outsourced manufacturing model, the business has secured established partnerships with top-tier national distributors, driving a robust recurring revenue profile with high customer retention. With a universally compatible design that integrates into diverse hospital workflows, the Company offers a proven "standard of care" solution with significant potential for expansion through procedural kit integration.

$182,972Revenue

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Furniture & Fixtures

$8.9M Rev – Premier Custom Design & Fab Turnaround

Cook County, Illinois, United States

Cook County, IL, US

An award-winning, full-service design and fabrication manufacturer specializing in bespoke experiential environments for a diverse, blue-chip client base across the sports, hospitality, and retail industries. With $8.9 million in 2024 revenue and a scalable 146,000-square-foot operational footprint, the company provides comprehensive concept-to-installation solutions with entrenched market expertise. The business offers a high-upside investment platform characterized by favorable negative working capital terms and substantial growth potential through the revitalization of sales efforts and the utilization of excess capacity that has historically supported over $26 million in annual throughput.

$8,863,986Revenue

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Food & Related products

Thriving 80-year-old Sausage Business-USDA Inspected Wholesale and Ret

Pennsylvania, United States

PA, US

An incredible opportunity to own a well-established, third-generation sausage business with a loyal customer base and a strong reputation in the community. Operating for 80 years, this business operates its own retail location with a full prepared foods menu, supplies select retail stores and maintains long-term wholesale relationships with restaurants, bars and pizza shops. It is USDA federally inspected and certified for wholesale operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards. With an average of 630 customers per week at its retail store alone, demand is so high during the holidays that purchase limits are sometimes necessary! Plus, its well-organized processes make employee training efficient and straightforward, ensuring smooth operations in production. A fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to step into a thriving and in demand business!

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for manufacturing business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$466k

Median cash flow$92k

Median sale price$200k

Multiple range1.6x - 3.0x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.45m

Median cash flow$315k

Median sale price$883k

Multiple range2.3x - 3.9x

Over $2M

Median revenue$5.22m

Median cash flow$1.26m

Median sale price$4.58m

Multiple range3.2x - 5.0x

A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.

What to know about manufacturing business acquisitions

By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating manufacturing business acquisitions.

Inspect the equipment and the capex runway

Tour the floor with someone who knows the machines. Ask the age, maintenance history, and remaining life of every major asset, and budget for the replacements the seller has been deferring.

Quantify customer concentration

Many manufacturers have one or two accounts that make up most of revenue. Get a customer-by-customer breakdown and understand the switching costs that keep them.

Understand the working-capital cycle

Inventory, work-in-process, and receivables tie up real cash. Establish how much working capital the business needs to run and whether it is included in the deal.

Assess workforce and key-person risk

Skilled operators and a plant manager are often hard to replace in the short run. Identify who holds the know-how and what retention looks like after close.

Check environmental and regulatory exposure

Process chemicals, waste streams, and older facilities carry liability. A Phase I assessment and a review of permits and safety history are standard.

Separate real margins from owner add-backs

Scrutinize the add-backs in seller discretionary earnings. Equipment leases, related-party rent, and deferred maintenance can make the margins look better than they are.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Commonly yes. Tangible assets help with collateral, and qualification depends on clean financials, verifiable returns, and a seller who meets program requirements on the business side. Additionally, if real estate makes up a large component of the business's value, you can use a SBA 504 loan to finance the transaction.

manufacturing business for Sale

Commercial Laundry Plant with major accounts