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$144,000 NET PROFIT YEARLY | SEMI-ABSENTEE OWNER This well-established carpet cleaning franchise is a profitable, turnkey, semi-absentee business. Operating 24/7, it serves both residential and commercial clients. Located in a prime industrial area in San Francisco County, this business is housed in a 3,000 sq ft store with a rent of $6,000 per month. With 8 dedicated employees, the business generates monthly sales of $80,000 and a net income of $12,000. The sale includes $5,000 to $10,000 worth of inventory and 4 well-maintained trucks, two of which are fully paid off, with the buyer assuming payments for the remaining two. The current owner is retiring, presenting a rare opportunity for a motivated buyer to acquire a thriving business with significant growth and income potential.
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If are looking for a small business opportunity in a desirable area within los angeles county with a small initial investment, then this is the right business for you. This is a high income stream opportunity business for both in store and online sales, and most importantly, for vibrent balloon decor services for special events. We are looking for a motivated buyer who can turn this business into a highly profitable establishment by focusing more on advertisement and marketing. The balloon decor business is extemely popular within the community, and the right person with good marketing tools and fresh ideas will be able to turn this business around in a very short period of time. Due to personal reasons, the current owner was not able to operate the business to its fullest potential. However, with an asking price of only $25,000, the affordable monthly rent of $600 a month, paired with over 1,216+ followers on instagram can be a great first time business opportunity for someone who is willing to work hard to expand the business. The income stream potential for this type of business is truly unlimitted.
This business presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity. Built solely on referrals, its strong foundation underscores high-quality service and unwavering customer loyalty. Growth avenues abound: service diversification into hardscaping, irrigation, geographic expansion into neighboring counties; targeted client acquisition through specialized packages for property managers and HOAs; and strategic partnerships with developers and suppliers. This recurring revenue modeled business has demonstrated consistent revenue growth and increased profitability, backed by long-term commercial contracts and expanding service demand: Key investment highlights: - Low time commitment, high potential: owner's average weekly workload is just 18 hours - Established and growing client base with long-term commercial contracts ensuring predictable revenue - Scalable business model with opportunities for expansion through additional services or geographic growth - High demand and market stability with year-round service needs including landscaping in warm months and snow removal in winter - Minimal competition at scale, making it difficult for new entrants to replicate its reputation and customer loyalty - Efficient operations and profitability, with 89% profit margins and a steady flow of repeat business and referrals Inquire to learn more about this great opportunity!
Established Commercial Cleaning Services Business - B2B Market Leader This well-established commercial cleaning services company operates in the business-to-business sector, serving commercial properties with comprehensive facility maintenance solutions. The enterprise has demonstrated consistent operational performance and maintains an established client portfolio within a protected regional market territory. Business Model & Market Position: The company operates under a proven international business framework with documented success metrics across multiple markets. The business model focuses on contract-based commercial cleaning services, targeting small office buildings, retail spaces, and commercial facilities. The recession-resistant nature of essential cleaning services provides market stability and predictable demand patterns. Operational Excellence: • Established processes and procedures ensure systematic cash flow management • High contract renewal rates exceeding 90%, provide predictable revenue streams • Streamlined billing and collection systems have direct owner oversight • Low-technology requirements facilitate efficient staff training and scalability • Standardized operational protocols support consistent service delivery Financial Structure: The business qualifies for SBA financing consideration, indicating strong financial fundamentals and growth potential. Multiple revenue stream opportunities are integrated into the business model, providing diversified income sources and enhanced profitability potential. Growth Opportunities: The established infrastructure and proven systems create significant expansion possibilities within the current market territory. The scalable business model supports multi-million dollar revenue potential through strategic growth initiatives and market penetration. While there are 140+ contracts and 43 established sub-franchisees in this region, they have not even scratched the surface of the potential that can be realized. Operational Schedule: The business operates on a standard Monday through Friday schedule, providing work-life balance opportunities for ownership and management personnel. If your current executive position does not afford your this luxury, then we should talk soon. Ideal Buyer Profile: Seeking an experienced executive with demonstrated leadership capabilities in hiring, training, and team development. The successful candidate should possess a vision for business growth while maintaining operational efficiency and quality standards. This opportunity represents a turnkey commercial cleaning operation with established market presence, proven systems, and significant growth potential in a stable, essential services sector. Ad#:2486239 Attached Documents NDA_CLEANING SVC-San Ant... Detailed Information Inventory: $1 Included in asking price Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E): $1 Included in asking price Employees: 46 (2 Full-time, 1 Part-time, 43 Contractors) The 43 + workers represent the 43 separate sub-franchisee business entities. Facilities: The business is currently operated from a small office space. Financing: Seller financing available SBA and some Seller financing for qualified buyers Reason for Selling: The franchisor is reselling this partially built region due to medical challenges of the previous owner.
This is a lucrative regional franchise opportunity for a professional services firm to bolt on a successful, 32-year old firm with a successful track record in 87 different countries! The expansion of this franchise is now available to the San Antonio, Texas area. There will be only one Regional Firm in San Antonio. This regional opportunity won't be available very long! This business model would be ideal as an “Expansion of an Existing Business Through Strategic Acquisition”. It is an opportunity to leverage your existing business relation- ships throughout the San Antonio market with a synergistic "bolt-on business" that could give an existing base of business a significant boost in volume and in profitability. Seize the opportunity! Key Points to Consider: 1. Highly Scalable – Recommendation is to build out the San Antonio area to 165 Certified Business Coaches each capable of generating from $500,000 to $1,000,000 gross annual revenues. 2. Fast ramp-up to Positive Cash flow in 60-days when built per guidance 3. Potential for 9-month ROCE (return on capital employed) when built per Best Practices 4. As a "bolt-on" addition to an existing business, can be run by existing management team from the start 5. Repeatable results and multi-year clients provide consistent growth, performance & cash flow. Why Clients Find the Services Appealing: 1. 17-Week Guarantee: Industry-Exclusive since 2009 – Client perceives no risk 2. Clients gain a 700% return on investment by year 2…this is our Global average. Most offices across Texas have clients averaging 1,300-2,200% return on investment when using our coaching services. 3. Five (5) Main Service Categories Ranging from $125-$18,000/mo – Business Coaching, Business, Education, Tactical & Strategic Planning, Business Valuations and a Suite of Team Assessment Tools – Something for everyone 4. We Multiply Profits and accelerate their pathway to greater success…and take their business to higher levels so that they can live a more extraordinary life NOW! 5. Our offices are in Texas, serving Texas and creating Legacies in Texas. What You Get: 1. Our Proven Framework of 3500 business tools, solutions, strategies, and resources is the most comprehensive in the world. 80-90% of the value comes from this proven framework, which is ever-evolving. This framework is a major distinction…already tested & proven. 32 years of refinement & results and we continue to innovate to be at the cutting edge. We customize the approach for each business using a broad & deep framework. 2. The Business Operating System is installed in the client’s business to multiply profits and achieve sustained scalability and a wealth event when they exit their business. 3. Turnkey programs to serve All Sizes of businesses from micro startups to the Fortune 50 businesses. The programs include business owner coaching, Executive coaching, group coaching, management team development, education & training for all levels in the organization, tactical & strategic planning, business valuations and an employee assessment suite. 4. A complete training program for each of the coaching firm’s team members…lead generation, sales and coaching teams. 5. Local support from the Texas headquarters in Dallas and overall systems support from the Global Office located in the US. Why We Do What We Do: We are uniquely equipped to solve the dual problems of the 90% business failure rate in Texas and 75% of businesses failing to sell while listed with a business broker. Our Mission: 1. 90% of Business Owners Expand their Success and Achieve their Goals & Dreams Across All of Texas! 2. More than 75% of Business Owners Create a Multi-Generational Legacy at Exit…either sell for a Multiple of Earnings to Create a Wealth Event or Achieve a Successful Generational Ownership Transition 3. Be a Key Catalyst in Texas Becoming the #1 GDP in America and Surpassing Germany’s GDP
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This is a full-service landscaping company headquartered in Massachusetts, serving Middlesex County and Southern New Hampshire since 1977. With nearly five decades of continuous operation, the business has built an exceptional reputation anchored by long-term relationships with condominium HOAs, residential clients, and commercial properties. Revenue is generated across five service lines: grounds maintenance, snow removal, plant materials and hardscape, irrigation, and lawn care. The majority of revenue comes from recurring contracts. The customer base is approximately 60% commercial and 40% residential, anchored by multi-year HOA maintenance agreements that provide strong revenue predictability year over year. The business operates with a lean, experienced team with low turnover, running established systems and tight local routes within a 15 to 20 mile radius of its home base. Well-systematized and ready for a new owner to step in.
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This established locksmith business, proudly serving the community since 1935, has built a longstanding reputation as a reliable, full-service provider for both in-store and mobile locksmith needs. Catering to residential and commercial clients alike, the business offers a comprehensive array of services, including key cutting, lockouts, rekeying, lock repairs, padlock sales, deadbolt installations, high-security systems, master keying, automotive lock services, safe sales, and keyless entry solutions. Renowned for its professional, timely, and trustworthy service, this shop has remained a cornerstone in the community, providing a one-stop destination for all security and locksmith services. With its decades-long legacy, this business represents an exceptional opportunity for anyone ready to step into a well-established and trusted enterprise.
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Medical billing continues to be an important function for healthcare providers. The U.S. healthcare system is large, highly regulated, and administratively complex. Providers must manage payer rules, claim submissions, denials, collections, credentialing, patient responsibility, compliance, and reporting while also focusing on patient care. The aging population, continued healthcare spending, growth in outpatient care, and ongoing complexity in payer requirements all support continued demand for experienced medical billing and practice management services. Technology and automation are improving workflow, but they generally enhance the work of experienced billing professionals rather than fully replacing them. In many cases, technology creates a need for companies that understand both the software and the reimbursement process. For smaller and mid-sized providers, outsourcing billing can reduce administrative burden, improve consistency, and allow the practice to focus more heavily on patient care. The Company offered has decades of operating history and has developed strong systems, processes, and employee knowledge. While technology changes periodically and requires updates, the day-to-day operation is well established. All revenue is under contract and recurring. The company has a diverse client base and serves multiple medical specialties. This reduces reliance on any one provider type or specialty. There is no customer concentration. The largest client represents less than 8% of revenue. The seller has built a strong employee culture, and many team members have remained with the company long term. This reduces turnover, training costs, and disruption. The business has grown primarily through referrals and word of mouth. Current ownership has not relied heavily on formal marketing, which may provide a growth opportunity for a new owner. Client relationships are sticky. Some clients have been with the company for more than 20 years, which is meaningful in a service business. The company uses software to monitor employee productivity. This helps manage the challenges that can come with hybrid and remote work arrangements. Based in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Much of the business is in the same Metro area with additional clients in several other states. This opportunity is positioned very well for an engaged entrepreneur looking for a healthy business with great growth opportunities or another medical business that would like to grow quickly through acquisition. Reach out to Jeff Bach for more information at 314-941-8530 or email direct at [email protected] ask about listing #528JB
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This well-established, full-service residential and light commercial cleaning company delivers premium, dependable cleaning solutions to homeowners and small businesses. Renowned for outstanding customer satisfaction, meticulous attention to detail, and consistent reliability, the business has earned a loyal client base and a strong reputation in the market. It operates with best-in-class systems, proven processes, and an experienced team, while maintaining a strong focus on both exceptional quality and profitability. This is a true turnkey opportunity for a new owner to step into a stable, growing, recession-resistant service business with excellent recurring revenue and substantial expansion potential.
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This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly specialized physician and advanced practice provider recruiting firm with 15 years of operating history and nationwide placement capability. The company focuses exclusively on permanent placement of physicians and nurse practitioners / physician assistants for private practices, specialty groups, and healthcare organizations across the United States. Key Highlights: 15-year established brand Approximately 20 active recurring clients ~300 direct open job orders ~100 additional roles via recruiting partners ~400 total active job openings 800,000-candidate proprietary database Lean, high-margin, remote model Weighted Avg. SDE: $157,165 Offered at 2.38x SDE The business operates without a physical office, allowing for minimal overhead and geographic flexibility. A significant portion of revenue is derived from repeat and referral clients, reflecting strong satisfaction and long-term relationships. Ideal Buyer Existing recruiting firm seeking healthcare niche expansion Experienced recruiter seeking ownership Healthcare staffing operator Strategic buyer seeking bolt-on acquisition Remote business investor seeking high-margin service platform Further financial documentation available to qualified buyers upon execution of a confidentiality agreement. Financial information shown (Revenue and Cash Flow) are calculated based on a weighted average for 2023 -2025. The business is listed by HUB AZ Brokers (ADRE #LC688931000), an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers in the State of Arizona. All listing and financial information to be verified by the buyer during due diligence.
National transaction benchmarks for service business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
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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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