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This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established, technology-enabled local delivery platform operating in a high-demand island market with strong tourism and a loyal local customer base. The business specializes in enabling independent restaurants and retail partners to offer delivery services without the high commissions or brand dilution associated with national delivery apps. Operating for over a decade, the company has built a trusted local brand, extensive merchant relationships, and a large customer database exceeding 30,000 users. Revenue is generated through a combination of delivery fees, partner arrangements, and advertising, supported by a contractor-based driver model that keeps fixed labor costs low and provides operational flexibility. The platform leverages proven third-party delivery software and systems that are largely automated, allowing the business to scale efficiently. Day-to-day operations can be managed remotely with limited physical infrastructure, making this an attractive opportunity for an owner-operator or strategic buyer. While the business has experienced recent margin compression due to reduced owner capacity and inconsistent marketing execution, the foundation remains strong. Significant upside exists through renewed sales efforts, expanded merchant partnerships, geographic expansion, and improved digital marketing. Additional growth opportunities include expanding into non-food delivery categories such as pharmacies, retail goods, and local services. This opportunity is ideal for a buyer with operations, logistics, technology, and/or digital marketplace experience, particularly someone comfortable managing contractor networks and software-driven businesses. The seller is motivated and prepared to support a smooth transition. Highlights: • 10+ years in operation • Established local brand with strong community reputation • Large customer database with repeat usage • Asset-light, contractor-based model • Scalable technology platform • Multiple growth and expansion pathways
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This Oahu catering service specializes in preparing and delivering daily healthy school lunches from a central commercial kitchen to over 20 public charter and private schools, including preschools. NAIC Code: 722310 – Food Service Contractor Operating since 2016, this highly successful and profitable business has grown consistently every year The company prepares and delivers nutritious, balanced, USDA-compliant meals … healthy meals that kids like and actually eat! They serve only fresh produce and prioritize locally grown fruits and vegetables whenever possible. The business is operated out of a 3,500 sq. ft. leased commercial kitchen. There is a loading dock (flat, no curb), dry storage, cold storage, and frozen storage, with additional dry storage nearby. Within two blocks of the freeway. Monthly rent is $3,200 (all inclusive). Lease ends June 2027, but landlord is open to unlimited extensions. Staff & Operations: In addition to the full-time owner-operator, there are 10 part-time employees. They produce and deliver about 900 lunches daily to 24 schools. (Production will likely increase to at least 1,000 daily lunches starting with the Fall 2026 semester.) The staff works Monday-Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 12 noon, with school holidays and vacation days off. Marketing & Opportunities: The reputation is excellent. Growth has been 100% by word of mouth. Parents of children at public charter and private schools care deeply about food quality and are willing to pay a premium. These schools do not have on-site kitchens and need to work with a caterer. With creative marketing and proactive sales activities, a new owner can readily increase sales beyond the typical annual growth of 20% or more, year over year. The company is one of just a few lunch vendors on Oahu, and private school enrollment continues to grow. In addition, new preschools are starting up due to recent legislative action. Financial Data: 75% of revenue comes from parents paying for lunches in advance for the month or semester; the other 25% comes from schools that pay directly for students’ lunches (billed at end of month, net 30). Sales grow consistently, year-over-year: 2023 – $854,956 2024 – $1,063,460 2025 – $1,276, 137 Net Operating Income (calculated before add-backs for the owner’s salary and other compensation): 2023 – $94,000 2024 – $211,340 2025 – $240,729 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (“SDE”) for 2024 and 2025 are estimated to be about $420,000 each year. (A detailed analysis can be shared with a serious buyer, subject to verification during due diligence.) Training & Transition: The seller will be available for a reasonable period to train and assist the new owner in taking over the business – specific terms to be negotiated. The Transaction: The seller is open to all reasonable offers and terms. The business (not the corporation) is being offered for an initial asking price of $999,000 (subject to increase if certain new business opportunities materialize in the summer of 2026). This includes all assets, tangible and intangible (including but not limited to FF&E, name, website, customer relationships, etc.), except it does not include cash, accounts receivable, or accounts payable*. (*Seller is responsible for A/P and payroll through the date of the Closing.) Nor does it include the corporate entity. Exclusive Broker: Tim Cunha, J.D. Note: All data on this business are provided by the Seller for information purposes only, and no representations are made by the Broker as to accuracy. The Broker has made no independent verification of the data contained herein. The Broker represents the Seller and does NOT represent the Buyer. The Buyer is advised to perform independent due diligence and seek the advice of professionals prior to purchasing the 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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