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Established dry cleaning operation featuring innovative wet and dry cleaning combination technology that streamlines operations and reduces specialized skill requirements. This turnkey business opportunity offers a proven dual-process system that enables efficient garment care services without traditional stain spotting expertise. The facility operates with an established customer base and demonstrates recovering financial performance with documented increasing sales trends. Current ownership has maintained continuous operations while building market presence in the local service area. Key operational advantages include simplified processing procedures that accommodate operators with minimal industry experience, reducing training requirements and operational complexity. The integrated wet and dry cleaning system provides comprehensive garment care capabilities under one roof, enhancing service offerings and customer convenience. The business benefits from favorable lease terms available for transfer to qualified purchasers, providing operational stability and cost predictability. Current ownership is transitioning to retirement and is committed to ensuring smooth business continuity through comprehensive training and transition support. This opportunity represents an entry point into the essential services sector with established infrastructure, proven operational systems, and growth potential. The simplified operational model, combined with existing customer relationships and favorable lease arrangements, positions this business for continued development under new ownership. Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a service-based business with established operations, proven technology systems, and comprehensive seller support during transition.
Well-established dry cleaning business for sale in a prime Peninsula location. This turnkey operation features a loyal customer base, consistent revenue, and strong community presence. The business is fully equipped with well-maintained machinery and offers services including dry cleaning, alterations, and laundry. Convenient access, ample parking, and steady foot traffic make this an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking to step into a profitable, long-standing operation. Seller is willing to provide training to ensure a smooth transition.
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Located in Hampton Roads Virginia in the heart of a sought after community, this business sits within a dense residential hub of 3,000+ homes in a one mile radius and benefits from a strong, stable military population. The area’s demographics create a steady flow of repeat customers and long term service relationships. Diverse Revenue Streams & Strong Institutional Relationships This operation provides a full suite of dry cleaning and laundry services, supported by a network of established commercial accounts. Current partnerships include: · Multiple hotels · A local high school · Several business clients These accounts rely on the business for pickup and delivery services, creating consistent, predictable revenue and opportunities for expansion. Community Driven Marketing With Exceptional Customer Loyalty Marketing efforts are deeply rooted in community engagement. The business actively supports local organizations through fundraising ads, participates in neighborhood events, and maintains a personal touch every new customer receives a handwritten thank you card from the owner. This commitment to service excellence is reflected in the company’s outstanding 4.8 Google rating, a powerful driver of new customer acquisition. Competitive Advantage Through Pricing & Performance The business conducts an annual competitive benchmark to ensure pricing remains 10% to 25% below local competitors, depending on garment type. This strategic pricing, combined with high service quality, positions the business as the value leader in the market. Consistent Growth & Significant Upside Potential Revenue has increased for two consecutive years: · 2023 to 2024: +9.7% · 2024 to 2025: +6.7% With a growing residential base, strong military presence, and untapped opportunities in commercial accounts and delivery services, this business is primed for continued expansion.
Well established Franchise Dumpster Rental serving the Greater Phoenix/ Scottsdale area since 2019. This business is highly profitable, operating with 3 trucks and over 100 dumpsters. Currently run as a semi absentee owner business working around 10 hours a week, while still maintaining a full time job.
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The business operates as a premium tattoo and piercing studio that provides body art services, professional piercing appointments, and high-end body jewelry retail in a major urban market. Its revenue comes from a diversified mix of artist station rentals, commission-based tattoo work, piercing services, jewelry sales, aftercare products, and transaction-related shop fees. The studio functions as both a customer-facing service provider and an operating platform for artists, giving tattooists and piercers access to a well-known location, client traffic, administrative support, and an established brand without needing to run their own standalone shop. What makes the business distinct is its long operating history, premium positioning, strong local reputation, experienced staff, professional service standards, and ability to sell higher-value jewelry products alongside core services. It also has built-in growth potential through unused artist stations, expanded retail merchandising, and additional marketing initiatives, making it a cash-flowing service business with both recurring revenue and upside from better capacity utilization.
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Confidential opportunity to participate in the strategic acquisition and ownership consolidation of a legacy Brooklyn real estate portfolio consisting of six income-producing assets located across prime Brooklyn corridors. The portfolio is currently debt-free and positioned as a rare control transaction involving long-held family ownership interests. The offering includes a mix of stabilized commercial and mixed-use properties with strong in-place cash flow, established tenancy, and significant long-term upside through operational optimization, rental growth, redevelopment potential, and future refinancing flexibility. This is not a distressed situation. The transaction is being driven by a partner buyout and succession-related ownership restructuring, creating a unique opportunity for a qualified investor, family office, private equity group, or strategic operator to participate in a large-scale Brooklyn ownership consolidation rarely seen in today’s market. Portfolio Highlights Include: • Six strategically located Brooklyn assets • Debt-free ownership structure • Strong monthly income generation • Long-term generational ownership history • Prime urban infill locations • Significant intrinsic real estate value • Existing appraisals available • Opportunity for future value creation and recapitalization Serious inquiries only. Confidentiality required. Full financials, rent rolls, ownership structure, and supporting documentation available to qualified parties upon execution of NDA and proof of financial capability.
Attention: All pool maintenance business owners or workers interested in moving to Texas,.This is the business for you. Located in the Hill Country of Texas, which is somewhat similar to California, where you would feel like you were still at home and, in Texas, be welcomed as a neighbor. This Pool Maintenance and Repair business is grossing $227,800 per year (2024). It would be great for a young family desiring to own a business and live in the Texas Hill Country! Can you qualify for this lifestyle? This deal would qualify for SBA financing which would allow as low as a 10% down payment, if you qualify! Call me and I will see what I can do to help you. This company’s business in 2024 was $227,798. Sales were broken down by the following categories: $36,629 (16.1%) in Repair Labor; $30,304.51 (13.3%) in Part sales; Chemical sales were $31,349 (13.8%), Service Work totaled $123,670 (54.3%), and Special Service Call work of $5,845 (2.5%). According to Seller’s records, all of these work categories in 2024 showed increases over the previous 4 calendar years, except one! The business services four counties in the Texas Hill Country. They have 43 accounts in one county (commercial and residential with room for more business), 20 accounts in another county (commercial and residential with room for more business), 5 accounts in a third county (mostly large ranches that pay above average), and 3 accounts in the fourth county (lots of untapped potential). There is a lot of expansion that could be done with this business. The cost of the business is $229,750 (1.01 times annual sales). Prior to 2024, gross sales were $212,811 (2023), $207,369 (2022), $220,051 (20212), and $166,853 (2020). Steadily increasing post-covid volume makes this business an excellent SBA loan candidate. The business has a real estate element (a home and warehouse) that could possibly go with the business. The real estate portion of the sales price is $295,175. The home is a little over 1,000 sq.ft., it has a covered back porch of about 800 sq.ft. a warehouse and shed of 840 sq.ft. It may or may not be available at the time you purchase the business. Total price for the business and the real estate is $524,925. Business has an existing staff of one full-time tech with 7 years of experience, who is fully qualified in all aspects of the business. There is one one full-time trainee tech who appears to be very mechanically talented. There is one older part-time tech who is learning the service side of the business and would like to stay with the new owner on a part-time basis. The books of the business are on Quick Books and the Seller’s wife is training a full-time office person, who already knows Quick Books, on the books of the business and is very encouraged by her skills. This business provides services to seventy-six plus accounts and is the most significant provider of pool maintenance services in the four surrounding counties. It services residential, commercial, weekend ranchers, vacation homes, and vacation rentals. It does zero advertising and controls a majority of the business. There is substantial room for growth in the business for an owner who could step in and support the existing staff with additional manpower for the more profitable aspects of the business. The current scheuule only allows one day for marketing repairs and improvements to existing equipment or to the adding of features that would enhance the use of the pool by existing clients. A working owner would add substantial profit to the business. The real estate is zoned residential but has been operated as a home based business since 2009. If one wanted to expand the use of the property to include retail, rezoning should not be a problem. The real estate availability cannot be guaranteed at the time you choose to purchase the business.
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Listed exclusively through AcquiTrust. This is a rare chance to acquire a fully operational, turn-key social dining and events venue in the heart of the highly desirable Park Slope, Brooklyn neighborhood — without the headache of building from scratch. The concept is already proven: a vibrant cocktail bar and tapas kitchen with a thriving catering operation, late-night menu, private event bookings, weddings, and pop-up dinner experiences that draw a loyal, growing clientele. The business generates nearly $1 million in annual revenue across multiple streams — dine-in, bar, catering, and private events — with a well-trained staff, established vendor relationships, and active bookings already secured for 2026. A new owner steps in with revenue already on the books from day one. 2026 Events Already Pre-Booked This business transfers with confirmed event bookings already on the calendar for 2026 — meaning a new owner inherits immediate, secured revenue before they even open the door. (Buyer to verify full event schedule and deposit status during due diligence). Why this business stands out: Prime Brooklyn Location — Situated in one of Park Slope's most sought-after and high-foot-traffic areas, surrounded by a dense demographic of young professionals and affluent families. Active Catering Operation — This is not just a restaurant. The business runs an established catering program serving corporate clients, private parties, and community events — a revenue stream that travels beyond the four walls of the venue. Pre-Booked 2026 Event Revenue — A new owner inherits confirmed bookings already on the calendar, providing immediate cash flow and a head start from the moment the deal closes. Turn-Key, Day-One Ready — Fully equipped commercial kitchen, full bar, dining room, and private event space. Walk in and operate without any major capital outlay. $354K in Depreciable Fixed Assets — Commercial exhaust systems, HVAC, walk-in cooler, low-boys, sound system, bar buildout, furniture, and fixtures are all included in the sale. Multiple Revenue Streams — Cocktails, tapas, food, liquor, wine, beer, catering, event room rental, happy hour, weddings, and pop-up dining experiences. Wedding & Private Event Venue — Fully capable of hosting weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and milestone celebrations with dedicated event space on-site. Experienced, Trained Staff in Place — A seasoned team ready to support the new owner from day one. No need to hire or train from scratch. Loyal Customer Base & Brand Recognition — 3+ years of strong community presence with an active social following, mailing list, and online reservation system already driving consistent traffic. This is the perfect acquisition for an experienced hospitality entrepreneur, an existing operator looking for a second location, or an investor with food and beverage management experience who wants to step into a beautifully built-out, cash-flowing Brooklyn venue from day one.
Offering trimming and tree removal services.
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A reputable Cemetery and Monuments business located in Southern Indiana, offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious buyer. With a rich history and a strong current owner tenure since 2020, the business has seen significant growth by expanding into monument sales, in addition to its traditional cemetery lot sales. Boasting an impressive $520,844 revenue in 2023 with a diversified revenue stream (34% cemetery services, 66% monument sales), the business demonstrates strong financial health and a scalable model. The on-site and remote monument sales offices, equipped with in-house engraving and laser technology, present an edge over competitors by reducing costs and offering personalized merchandise. This turnkey operation is ideal for those looking to enter or expand within the cemeteries and crematories industry, offering a smooth transition with 80 hours of training for the new owner.
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.
