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Well-established and highly respected alterations and embroidery business for sale. Serving the community for many years, this shop has built a loyal repeat clientele and a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, dependable turnaround times, and personalized customer service. The business specializes in everyday clothing alterations, bridal and formal wear fittings, hemming, repairs, and custom adjustments. A steady stream of repeat customers and referrals from local boutiques and dry cleaners provides consistent revenue throughout the year. Bridal and prom seasons generate strong peak demand and reliable cash flow. The storefront is located in a high-visibility, easily accessible area with affordable rent and favorable lease terms. The space includes a welcoming fitting area and fully equipped workstations. All furniture, fixtures, sewing machines, and embroidery equipment are included in the sale, making this a true turnkey operation. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced tailor or seamstress ready to own their own shop, or for an existing operator looking to expand into a new market with an established reputation. There is significant potential to grow revenue through expanded marketing, partnerships with additional bridal and formal wear retailers, extending hours, or by adding custom garment services. The owner is selling due to retirement/other business interests and is willing to provide training and transition support to ensure continued success. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stable, community-rooted service business with strong margins, low overhead, and immediate income potential.
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Operating across two thriving locations, this Funeral Home Business proudly serves Northern Kentucky and its surrounding regions. With a rich history spanning over 90 years, it has become a trusted pillar within the community. Over the past three years, the business has maintained an average call volume of 69 across both establishments. Catering to a rural clientele, it has consistently generated higher revenue. In 2023, the combined call volume reached 123, resulting in an impressive average revenue per call of $7,597.
This is a full-service damage and disaster restoration business with technicians who work with residential & commercial owners. Water damage remediation, roofing, environmental cleaning, and other services make this business a one-stop shop. The business is IICRC certified and offers assistance with insurance claims. The business owner is minimally involved in the company with management in place. Regular hours are 8 a.m. ET – 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. 24/7 emergency services are available. The business has an impeccable reputation.
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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