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This is a long-standing and reputable business with a rich history spanning over a century. Throughout its extensive tenure, it has consistently upheld its esteemed standing within the communities it serves. Presently, it boasts a presence across three strategically located funeral homes, catering to both rural and metropolitan regions. These three funeral homes collectively handle a growing call volume of 163 cases, reflecting the trust and confidence the community places in them. Additionally, the business boasts a commendably low rate of cremation business and holds a substantial pre-need balance. The owners are deeply committed to preserving the business's sterling reputation and wish to see it thrive as a vital pillar of support within the community. This business offers an 11-acre cemetery as an additional revenue-generating asset. As well as living quarters in a home on-site.
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This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, income-producing wedding and event venue paired with a luxury owner's residence, located in Central Arkansas within the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway metropolitan area. The property has been independently appraised and is being offered as an asset sale. The business has operated since 2015 and has developed a stabilized annual booking calendar with confirmed reservations extending well into the future. A tiered event package structure captures demand across multiple price points, including the highest verified per-event rate in the region's comparable venue set.
Real Estate included! Located in a very attractive Central Arkansas neighborhood, this long-standing family institution has kept customers' clothing looking good since the 1970's. The seller is open to the sale OR lease of the property.
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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