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Providing the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area with high-quality interior plant design and interior plant care services. Offering 40+ recurring customers a broad range of services that can elevate the visual and practical quality of the environments that they serve – and this is true of both residential and commercial environments. The indoor plant maintenance team specializes in designing and maintaining plant installations ranging from green walls to plant leasing and plant rental services.
Tremendous opportunity Trusted Beverage Line Installation & Cleaning Company. This is a High Demand Beverage Line Installation & Cleaning Company with Strong Recurring Revenue. This is a turnkey opportunity with expansion potential Retiring owners seek qualified buyer to service long-term and loyal clients while taking this business to the next level!
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This funeral home is a long-standing, family-operated business with a strong reputation for professionalism, compassion, and high-quality service. It has provided meaningful care to families during their most difficult times, offering a full range of funeral, cremation, and memorial services tailored to individual needs and traditions. The business operates with a dedicated team of licensed professionals and support staff, who manage daily operations with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Known for its exceptional level of personalized service, the funeral home has earned the trust of the community it serves across multiple generations. The facility offers a selection of high-quality products, including caskets and cremation merchandise, and maintains strong relationships with trusted industry suppliers. With steady call volume year after year, this funeral home remains a reliable and respected provider, carrying forward its legacy of integrity, compassion, and community-focused service. This opportunity is being presented on an invite-only basis to qualified buyers.
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Established Tree Service Company – San Francisco Bay Area This well-established tree care company has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1980, building a four-decade reputation for reliable, high-quality tree pruning, trimming, removal, stump removal, emergency services and fire mitigation, The business serves customers across San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin, and Alameda Counties and holds an excellent reputation in the community, reflected in strong customer reviews (4.8 stars). Business Highlights: 45-year operating history with an established, loyal, repeat customer base Steady, consistent revenue, averaging roughly $1.19M over the past three fiscal years Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) ranging from approximately $213,000–$290,000 over the last three years Lean, experienced team of 8 employees (7 field crew, 1 office manager) — highly skilled and long-tenured Newer equipment fleet, including dump trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and a trailer Operates from a 5,000+ sq. ft. office/warehouse facility (2 bays, dual offices) under a stable lease with an extension option through beyond 2027. Requires a California Contractors License to operate. Services Offered: Tree trimming & shaping, pruning and thinning, fire mitigation, stump grinding, lot clearing, emergency tree service, and wood chip delivery. Growth Potential: Significant upside available through expanded commercial contracts and increased social media/digital marketing presence Owner currently oversees operations, conducts estimates, and schedules projects — offering a turnkey opportunity for a qualified buyer to step into a profitable, well-run operation with room to scale. Financial details available to qualified buyers upon execution of a confidentiality agreement. Listed for $665,000.
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established landscaping company serving one of Chicagoland’s most affluent markets. This business has operated for more than five decades and has built a loyal customer base through recurring lawn maintenance, planting, grading, and outdoor property services. The company benefits from long-term client relationships, recurring maintenance revenue, strong word-of-mouth referrals, and an established digital presence. The business currently focuses primarily on recurring maintenance services, creating predictable and stable cash flow. Significant upside exists through expansion of hardscape, outdoor living, lighting, winter services, and additional exterior services. Highlights Include: • 50+ years of operating history • Strong recurring maintenance revenue base • Average annual revenue of approximately $1.4M • Seller’s Discretionary Earnings exceeding $500K • Affluent residential customer base • Established crews, equipment, trucks, and operational infrastructure included • Strong referral-driven business with established online presence • Significant upside through reactivation of higher-margin design/build services • Owner willing to provide transition support Ideal buyer could include: • Existing landscaping company seeking geographic expansion • Owner-operator looking for an established platform • Regional green industry operator • Strategic buyer seeking recurring residential accounts Important Operational Note: The business currently operates from seller-owned property that is NOT included in the sale. A buyer will be required to relocate operations following the season. Management believes the business can be effectively operated from a contractor yard, warehouse, or similar facility suitable for landscaping operations. The business is currently operated seasonally and presents additional growth opportunities through winter services and expanded marketing initiatives. The owner is pursuing a planned retirement and is committed to helping ensure a smooth transition. Serious inquiries only. NDA and proof of financial capability required prior to release of identifying details and financial information.
PRICE REDUCED to $349k! Buyer's Agent Commission 10% -Established and highly regarded full-service tree, pressure cleaning, and stump grinding company offering a turnkey opportunity in Palm Beach County. The business serves a strong mix of residential and commercial clients and provides tree removal, trimming, storm cleanup, ongoing maintenance, pressure cleaning, and stump grinding—all services that are actively used every day and well-integrated into operations. The company has built an excellent local reputation based on reliability, safety, and a large base of repeat customers. Operations are streamlined with experienced crews, efficient scheduling, and well-maintained equipment, including 1 -1 ton 4 door pick up trucks, 1 Dump Trailers,1 vermeer sc382 stump grinder and Trailer, 1 vermeer Bc1000 12 inch chipper, 3 -2002 toyota tundra pick up trucks, 3 Pressure Cleaning Trailers and Equipment Included Equipment and Parts. This is an ideal acquisition for an owner-operator or an existing landscaping, arbor care, or property services company looking to expand in a high-growth, affluent market. Significant upside exists through increased marketing, adding crews, and expanding service offerings. The seller is willing to assist with a transition to ensure continued success. Owner is retiring. 2025 performance $400K in gross revenue with approximately $95K in Seller Discretionary Earnings . Buyer must have experience in landscaping or tree services. No seller financing available; buyer must demonstrate liquidity.
Step right into your full service event production company! From big events to weddings this company puts on the show and entertainment. Doing what it can to be an all in house production company, this business is turn key with plenty of opportunity for growth and added vision. If you've ever been interested in the entertainment or production industry this is the opportunity of a lifetime for you! This company is seeing steady growth each year and has great opportunity to become whatever the new owner envisions it to be. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Highly sought after turn-key FedEx opportunity! High Value Territory! - 13 P&D Routes - Express 2.0 has already been integrated in this terminal - Solid operation with experienced manager in place who can run a majority of the day to day operation. - Well maintained fleet (14 Trucks included in sale) - Mostly residential (rural) / small mix of business - Higher mileage routes - scanners and tablets included in sale
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Imagine owning a cleaning business that clients absolutely rave about! This established upholstery and rug cleaning company has built something truly special - a reputation that speaks for itself through consistently excellent reviews and a loyal customer base that keeps coming back. You'll love how this business focuses on high-end residential and commercial clients who appreciate quality work and are willing to pay for it. Think luxury fabrics, fine rugs, and discerning customers who value exceptional service. These aren't price shoppers - they're clients who understand the value of professional care for their valuable investments. What makes this opportunity so appealing? You're stepping into a business with proven systems and an established reputation. The hard work of building trust and credibility is already done. Your clients will include homeowners with beautiful furnishings and commercial properties that need reliable, professional service. The specialization in delicate, luxury items means higher margins and less competition. You won't be competing with every carpet cleaner in town - you'll be the go-to expert for clients who need specialized care for their valuable pieces. This is perfect if you're looking for a business where attention to detail matters, where you can take pride in transforming clients' treasured items, and where repeat business builds naturally through quality work. The foundation is solid, the reputation is stellar, and the growth potential is in your hands. Ready to own a business where excellence is already the standard?
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Commercial cleaning company focused on office buildings, corporate offices, and property management clients. The bulk of revenue comes from recurring contracts that automatically renew for 12-month periods. In addition to its core janitorial contracts, the company performs high‑margin project work, including post‑construction cleaning, move‑in/move‑out jobs, and event cleaning for a municipality. Operations run lean through a subcontractor model where cleaners supply their own equipment. The owner manages sales, walkthroughs, scheduling, and basic oversight, working approximately 30 hours per week. The business consistently ranks at the top of Google search results and has all five‑star reviews. 2026 target revenue of $400k+ and SDE of $180k. Highlights - Auto‑renewing contracts. - Strong online reputation with all five‑star Google reviews - Subcontractor labor model - cleaners provide their own equipment, minimizing overhead - Strong relationship with a municipality for post-event cleaning. - Owner works ~30 hours/week
National transaction benchmarks for service business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
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.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating service business acquisitions.
A pest-control, cleaning, or landscaping firm with recurring agreements is worth far more than one living on one-off jobs; get the contracted share and the renewal rate.
A few large accounts can carry — and walk with — the business; review the top customers, contract lengths, and cancellation terms.
In many service businesses the owner is the salesperson and the trusted contact; understand who holds the customers and the transition plan.
These are labor-heavy; understand staffing, turnover, wage pressure, and whether key crews stay.
Pest control, security, legal, and waste businesses carry licenses and obligations that may be tied to the owner — and some, like dry cleaners, carry environmental exposure.
Low-capital service businesses are easy to dress up; scrutinize owner add-backs, vehicle and equipment condition, and whether the margins hold.
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