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This extremely profitable security guard company, established in 2001, is now available for sale due to the owner’s retirement. The business has built a strong presence in South Florida, with a focus on providing security for special events and a wide range of recurring commercial and residential clients. Over the years, it has developed an excellent reputation for reliability and professionalism, making it a trusted provider in the industry. The company serves a diverse client base that includes hotels, schools, factories, shopping plazas, car dealerships, and residential communities. It benefits from many long-term relationships and repeat clients, providing a stable and recurring revenue stream. The business is fully compliant with state regulations, and a Florida D license is required to operate. With a team of long-tenured, experienced employees already in place, the new owner will inherit a turnkey operation with minimal disruption. In 2025, the company delivered an owner benefit of $169,000 with sales of $732k. This is a rare opportunity for an owner operator to acquire a well-established, consistently profitable security company with a solid foundation and significant growth potential. PLEASE NOTE: This is not currently eligible for financing at this time. Lender prequalified with $74,000.
Business Description Money Maker Absentee Fitness Management Business This established fitness and wellness design company specializes in creating premium gym, spa, and recovery facilities for luxury residential developments, condominium communities, and boutique hospitality properties. Founded in 2003, the organization has developed a distinguished reputation serving affluent clientele throughout the high-end residential and hospitality markets. The company operates as a fully managed enterprise with an experienced in-house management team overseeing daily operations, requiring minimal owner involvement. This absentee ownership structure provides exceptional lifestyle flexibility while maintaining operational excellence and consistent performance. Revenue generation is primarily driven by referral-based business relationships and repeat client engagements, establishing a stable and predictable pipeline that reduces dependence on traditional marketing expenditures. The relationship-driven business model has proven resilient and sustainable over the company's two-decade operating history. Financial Performance: • 2025 EBITDA: $467,000 • No short-term debt obligations • All client projects secured under contract • Established revenue streams from luxury market segments Operational Advantages: • Complete management infrastructure in place • Experienced team with established operational procedures • Strong market positioning in high-value residential and hospitality sectors • Reputation-based client acquisition model • Minimal owner time commitment required The business serves a specialized niche within the luxury fitness and wellness design sector, focusing on high-end residential developments and boutique hospitality properties in the Fort Lauderdale market. The company's established client relationships and proven track record position it well for continued growth within this affluent market segment. This absentee, home based opportunity represents an ideal acquisition for investors seeking a profitable, well-managed business with strong market positioning and minimal operational involvement requirements. The established team structure and contract-secured client base provide immediate operational continuity and revenue stability.
Reason for Sale: Starting a Painting Contractor Business-Extremely Profitable Pressure Cleaning Business in Jacksonville-Excellent owner-operator opportunity with a 5-star rated pressure washing business based in Jacksonville, Florida. This well-run operation is ideal for a hands-on buyer seeking strong cash flow with low overhead and flexible hours. The business provides residential and light commercial pressure washing services, including driveways, roofs, siding, decks, and exterior surfaces, and benefits from repeat customers, referrals, and strong online reviews. Simple operations, proven pricing, and efficient scheduling allow one owner to manage the crew & handle the sales. Significant upside exists through expanded marketing, additional services, or adding a second crew. Seller will provide training and transition support. 2025 #'s-10/15. Owner Operator made 162k -10/15/25. Great Books & Records. All staff are W2. VISA OK. NO FINANCING AT THIS TIME.
Reason for Sale: Retirement- Established, 22 year old pressure cleaning company. Services offered include window washing, hand car wash, grout cleaning, marble polishing, painting, and small roof repairs, storm preparation. Seller services exclusive communities in Weston, Davie, Coral Springs, Parkland, Plantation. 65 car wash clients cleaning 150+ cars/month. Fully equipped with 2006 Chevy 3500 Ext van, 2015 Chevy City Express and 2 pressure cleaners with hoses. Business will qualify for VISA. 1 -1099 contractors. 2022/2021/2020 Tax Returns on file. Seller will train for 1 month. 2022 Owner Benefit $115k.
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High-demand funeral enterprise for sale… two established funeral homes strategically located in the thriving South Florida region, plus a state-of-the-art crematorium, newly completed and ready for business. These busy funeral homes have been outsourcing their cremation services, and the addition of this new facility presents an unprecedented opportunity to bring these services in-house. This opportunity provides a crematorium business in addition to a set of prosperous funeral homes. A seamless combination of these services could open new revenue streams, boosting overall business growth. The appeal of South Florida is continuously rising, with around 900 new residents moving in each day. As the population grows, the demand for these services is projected to scale up significantly. This rare opportunity could be your chance to not only own a flourishing business but also to expand it in one of the most dynamic markets in the country.
Established in 1994, this well-established commercial landscaping, pest control, and tree trimming company has built a solid reputation for quality service, professionalism, and long-term client relationships. The company provides year-round property maintenance solutions to a diverse base of commercial and residential clients, many of whom have been loyal customers for years. Service Mix The company offers a full suite of outdoor services, providing clients with a single, trusted provider for multiple property needs. Landscaping: ~60% of total revenue Pest Control: ~40% of total revenue Tree Trimming: ~10% of total revenue This balanced mix of recurring maintenance and service-based work provides stable, predictable cash flow throughout the year. Operations The business operates efficiently from a home-based office, maintaining low overhead and strong profitability. A fleet of seven vehicles, including two bucket trucks, supports daily service operations. The vehicles and equipment are stored at a private rented lot, providing flexibility without the fixed cost of owned real estate. Personnel The company is well-staffed with 25 employees, including the owner-operator and one field supervisor who oversees day-to-day job scheduling and team management. The skilled, experienced workforce allows the owner to focus on strategic oversight, customer relationships, and continued growth initiatives. Facilities & Equipment Home-based office for management and administration Rented storage yard for vehicles and equipment Fleet of 7 vehicles (including 2 bucket trucks) Full suite of commercial-grade tools and pest control equipment Customer Base The company serves a loyal and diverse customer base, primarily consisting of commercial clients, multi-unit properties, and residential accounts. Many customers have been with the company for years, relying on its consistent service quality and responsiveness.
If you’ve been looking for a business that is both meaningful and profitable, this childproofing company is an exceptional opportunity. With years of experience, a strong reputation, and a loyal base of satisfied families, the company has become a trusted name in child safety. The business is built on a proven model that is simple to operate, supported by trained staff and established supplier relationships, making ownership and management straightforward even for first-time entrepreneurs. Parents are increasingly seeking expert help to ensure their homes are safe, and this company is perfectly positioned to meet that need. In addition to its core services, the business has diversified offerings such as cleaning children’s car seats and strollers, providing additional revenue streams and increasing customer loyalty. This is a true turnkey operation with everything in place for a smooth transition to new ownership. The sale includes $6,400 in inventory, Beyond its current success, the business holds tremendous growth potential—expansion into new service areas, partnerships with pediatric offices or daycare centers, and targeted marketing could quickly scale operations and revenue. Rarely does a business come to market that is this established, easy to manage, and positioned for growth.
The company is an independent aftermarket sales and service enterprise servicing the uninterruptible power supply business segment. It sells and services uninterruptible power supplies for customers such as municipal end users, hospitals, and communications and internet providers. The business has established preventive maintenance (PM) contracts in place with it's clients.
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The company is nationwide mobile bartending service, operating in 35 states with a tech-driven model that manages 400–500 events monthly. Founded in 2017, the company generates $2M+ annual revenue with 25%+ net margins, leveraging scalable Google Ads (500% ROAS) and a proprietary logistics app. The business offers high growth potential through expanded ad spend and software automation. The current owner seeks a full exit due to burnout, presenting a rare opportunity in the fragmented $5B+ event services market.
Founded in 2023, a fast-growing recruitment services provider, based in Florida, specialized in accounting, finance and tax industry. The owner is seeking a strategic partner to expand and grow its scope of services.
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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