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Strong Recurring Revenue & Growth Potential Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire a highly respected and well-established lawn and landscape company serving the greater St. Louis metro area. Built on long-term residential relationships and recurring route revenue, this business offers strong cash flow, operational stability, and meaningful opportunities for future growth. The company has developed a loyal customer base through dependable service, route efficiency, and strong community reputation. Revenue is generated through weekly and bi-weekly lawn maintenance, seasonal clean-ups, aeration, fertilizing, dethatching, landscaping, and snow removal services. Business Highlights: • Over 20 years of successful operating history • Approximately 700–800 active residential customers • Consistent recurring revenue model with predictable repeat business • Well-established route density creating operational efficiencies • Experienced workforce expected to transition with new ownership • Operational infrastructure in place including equipment storage and support facilities • Significant upside opportunities through expanded fertilizing, landscaping, and hardscape services This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator or an existing landscaping company looking to expand market share in the St. Louis area. Seller is willing to provide transition training and support.
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This is an opportunity to acquire a 22 year old well-established commercial carpet cleaning company with a strong reputation and a loyal base of recurring commercial clients. The business focuses exclusively on commercial properties, providing predictable cash flow and repeat business. Key Highlights: • Recurring Commercial Accounts – Long-term clients including office buildings, medical facilities, and professional properties • Consistent Cash Flow – Contract and repeat service work drives dependable revenue • Turnkey Operation – Owner Operated Home Based Business • Recession-Resilient Industry – Essential maintenance services required regardless of economic conditions • Growth Opportunities – Expand services, increase marketing, add complementary floor or janitorial services, or grow geographically The business has established processes that allow for efficient scheduling, service delivery, and customer retention. A new owner can step in and operate immediately or scale the business with additional marketing and service offerings. Ideal Buyer: • Owner-operator seeking a stable service business • Existing cleaning or facilities maintenance company looking for an add-on acquisition • Investor seeking recurring revenue with operational infrastructure in place Seller is willing to provide training and transition support to ensure a smooth handoff. Confidential sale: Additional details available to qualified buyers upon execution of a non-disclosure agreement.
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A highly respected, profitable, and established engineering firm located in the Kansas City metro area is for sale. The owner is retiring, presenting an excellent opportunity for a strategic acquirer seeking to add or expand their capabilities in the Kansas and Missouri markets. As a distinguished market leader, the firm has established an impeccable financial trajectory, characterized by consistent year-over-year growth in both revenue and EBITDA throughout the last five years. While many established firms experience stagnation, this company is currently entering a high-velocity expansion phase, with 2026 projected to be its most profitable year to date. With a legacy spanning several decades, this firm has built a deep-rooted and trusted reputation. The business has a robust, referral-driven pipeline and a diverse client base that includes municipalities, school districts, architectural and engineering firms, and developers. In addition to Geotechnical Investigations and Reporting, the firm offers a full suite of IBC Chapter 17-required inspections, including structural steel, concrete, soils, and fireproofing. Longstanding client relationships and low churn highlight the firm’s credibility as a trusted third-party agency. The company has a proven ability to deliver the responsiveness and flexibility of a small business while consistently meeting the rigorous performance standards of larger competitors. With a team of 25 experienced full-time office and field employees and a scalable team infrastructure, the firm is well-positioned for continued growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic buyer seeking a turnkey operation with a strong market presence, a loyal client base, and a scalable team.
Licensed Gate, Access Control & Security Systems Provider Established Florida-based provider specializing in the installation, repair, and maintenance of automatic gates, gate operators, access-control systems, and security cameras. The business primarily serves homeowners associations and gated communities through longstanding property-manager relationships, preferred-vendor arrangements, and customer referrals. The company operates from three Florida locations and serves approximately 245 active accounts. Its combination of low-voltage and general contractor licensing, stocked inventory, direct-sourced proprietary parts, and same- or next-day service capabilities creates meaningful competitive barriers. Multiple service lines—including gates, RFID and telephone-entry systems, CCTV, networked access control, and preventive maintenance—provide significant cross-selling opportunities within the existing customer base. Revenue has increased approximately 3.3x since FY2023, reaching an estimated $3.0 million annualized run-rate. Additional growth opportunities include expanding the newer Central and Northeast Florida offices, pursuing an extensive database of HOA and property-management contacts, increasing digital marketing, and introducing formal maintenance and monitoring programs. Key KPIs - Annualized revenue: approximately $3.01 million - LTM revenue through June 2026: approximately $2.36 million - Annualized adjusted EBITDA: approximately $1.04 million - Adjusted EBITDA margin: approximately 34.6% - Annualized gross profit: approximately $1.22 million - Annualized gross margin: approximately 40.4% - Revenue growth: approximately 3.3x versus FY2023 - Active customer accounts: approximately 245 - HOA and gated-community revenue: approximately 95% - Largest customer concentration: approximately 5.5% - Top 10 customer concentration: approximately 32% - Average job size: approximately $791 - Trailing jobs completed: approximately 1,297 - Average customer rating: 4.9 - Florida locations: 3 - Employees: 11 - Operating history: more than 25 years - Service mix: approximately 78% gates and access control; 22% cameras and networked access control - Licenses: low-voltage and general contractor - New-customer labor rate: $150 per hour
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, recession-resistant service business together with the underlying income-producing commercial real estate. This business has operated for decades and serves a broad regional customer base with recurring residential and commercial accounts. The offering includes a fully operational service business, an established customer base, modern production equipment, delivery vehicles, and the real estate from which the business operates. The property also includes multiple income generating rental units that provide additional cash flow and diversification. • Well-established business with decades of operating history • Essential service with recurring customer relationships • Strong regional market presence with limited direct competition • Free pickup and delivery routes serving a large geographic territory • Significant investments made in equipment and facility improvements • Experienced staff in place • Opportunity for continued growth through route expansion, commercial account de-velopment, and digital marketing • Real estate included in the sale • Additional rental income from multiple units • Seller willing to provide transition assistance
Extremely Profitable Bankruptcy Practice for Sale-Established and highly respected bankruptcy law practice serving clients in Palm Beach/Martin/ St Lucie counties. Practice has a strong reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and results . 2 office locations currently servicing SE Florida. The firm offers expert bankruptcy services supported by streamlined operations, an experienced team, and an established referral network. A polished website, recognizable brand, and loyal client base provide consistent business opportunities and significant goodwill. The practice has two locations and is well positioned for continued growth through expanded marketing, additional attorneys, or new practice areas. This is a rare opportunity for an attorney or existing law firm seeking an established, turnkey bankruptcy practice with an excellent reputation and immediate revenue potential. Seller will provide transition assistance to ensure a smooth handoff. 2025 Owner Benefit $300k+. 2026 Part Year #'s through 6-30. Lender prequalified with $80k down. MUST be an attorney and show a pre-qualification to receive more details.
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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.
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This is a well-established, premium-positioned irrigation design, installation, and service contractor with approximately 25 years of continuous operation in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The business generates revenue across nine service lines, including new system installation, recurring contract service (spring startups and fall winterizations), system enhancements, repairs, landscape lighting, and seasonal snow removal. The recurring service base covers several hundred accounts annually under written agreements, providing meaningful revenue predictability heading into each season. The company competes on quality and technical expertise rather than price, and holds industry certifications that allow it to pursue complex, specification-driven projects that lower-cost competitors cannot service. The client mix is heavily weighted toward commercial and institutional accounts, with no single customer representing an outsized share of revenue. The business operates from a leased facility with a stable, long-tenured team, well-documented systems, and a full fleet of owned vehicles and equipment. Revenue is approximately $2.26M (2025). The owner is selling due to retirement and is committed to a smooth transition.
An opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing painting company serving the greater Southeast Tennessee market. Established in 2025, this business has already demonstrated impressive momentum and is showing strong signs of continued expansion. Specializing in both interior and exterior painting services, the company has built a solid foundation and established a reputation for quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. The business serves residential and commercial clients throughout Southeast Tennessee and has positioned itself to capitalize on the continued growth and development occurring throughout the region. With streamlined operations, established processes, and a growing customer base, the company offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or an existing construction or home services company looking to expand its footprint. Included in the sale are the company's established brand, book of business, standard operating procedures, providing a smooth transition and a framework for continued growth. The systems already in place allow a new owner to step into an operating business with proven processes rather than starting from scratch. The company has experienced significant growth over the past year and presents substantial upside potential for a new owner. Additional marketing, advertising, and market expansion efforts could further accelerate growth and increase market share throughout the region. This opportunity is well-suited for an entrepreneur seeking a scalable service business, an industry professional looking to expand independently, or an existing painting, construction, or home services company seeking strategic growth through acquisition.
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This award-winning catering company represents a premier business opportunity in Columbus. Established in the 1970s, the company has built a distinguished reputation serving the regional market with comprehensive catering solutions. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The business demonstrates strong financial performance with over $2.2 million in revenue generated across the past three years and profits exceeding $650,000. Current sales projections for 2025-2026 indicate consistent performance trajectory. The operational infrastructure is designed to support annual revenues exceeding $4 million. FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT The company operates from a fully equipped facility featuring corporate offices, display room, conference rooms, tasting room, hot and cold commercial kitchens, prep room, storage areas, loading dock with garage doors, and walk-in coolers and freezer units. The business maintains a fleet of delivery vehicles including trucks and vans, enabling simultaneous service to multiple events. ORGANIZATION & STAFFING The operation maintains an experienced team structure including sales personnel, finance staff, event consultants, executive chef, operations manager, culinary staff, and prep team members. This established workforce provides operational continuity and service consistency. OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE. The current owners are retiring, creating a turnkey acquisition opportunity for qualified buyers. This established enterprise offers immediate market entry into the lucrative catering industry with proven systems, experienced staff, and comprehensive infrastructure positioned for continued growth and profitability.
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.
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
