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This highly specialized government services firm provides acquisition consulting, training, and policy support to elite federal intelligence agencies. With nearly two decades of operating history, the company has built a reputation as a trusted partner delivering mission-critical expertise in complex, highly regulated environments. Its services are deeply embedded within the client’s operations, supporting critical procurement decisions, workforce development, and policy implementation at the highest levels. The business operates under a long-term, single-award prime contract with a premier intelligence agency, generating 100% recurring revenue with exceptional visibility and stability. The current contract spans approximately 10 years with a total value nearing $80 million, providing predictable and durable cash flow. Due to organizational conflict of interest (OCI) restrictions and the highly specialized nature of the work, competition is limited, creating a defensible and sustainable market position. Financial performance has been consistently strong, with revenue exceeding $9.3 million and adjusted EBITDA approaching $800,000. The company maintains a disciplined cost structure and benefits from a cost-reimbursable contract model, reducing financial risk while ensuring steady profitability. Monthly invoicing and reliable government payment cycles further enhance cash flow predictability. A key differentiator is the company’s highly experienced workforce, composed of approximately 45 employees, including subject matter experts with senior military and government backgrounds. All personnel hold Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances, creating a significant barrier to entry for competitors and reinforcing the company’s value to its client. The organization has demonstrated exceptional employee retention, supported by a unique and competitive compensation structure. Operations are efficient and scalable, requiring minimal capital expenditures and no reliance on subcontractors. The company utilizes a DCAA-compliant accounting system and has maintained a low-risk audit profile, further strengthening its credibility within the federal contracting ecosystem. Its past performance ratings have been consistently strong, reflecting a long history of successful contract execution and customer satisfaction. While the current ownership has focused on a single-client strategy, substantial growth opportunities exist for a new owner. Expansion into additional federal agencies, pursuit of new prime contracts, or strategic subcontracting partnerships could significantly increase revenue and enterprise value. The company’s deep expertise in acquisition consulting and program management positions it well to compete across a broader segment of the government services market. Ownership is seeking a transition due to retirement and is committed to supporting a smooth handover, including a transition period to ensure continuity of operations and client relationships. This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a stable, high-barrier government contractor with long-term contracted revenue, a highly cleared workforce, and meaningful upside potential for growth-oriented buyers.
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This is an opportunity to acquire an established professional land surveying firm serving the Northern California market. The company specializes in residential boundary and topographic surveys, small subdivisions, lot-line adjustments, legal descriptions, and construction staking. Its focused service model is built around technical boundary expertise, reliable delivery, and long-standing relationships with architects, developers, prior clients, and professional referral sources. The business generated $846,664 of trailing-twelve-month revenue and $302,308 of adjusted seller’s discretionary earnings, representing a 35.7% SDE margin. Revenue has remained broadly stable while the company has operated within an intentionally focused model. The acquisition includes an experienced field and office team, established operating workflows, customer and referral relationships, and a substantial archive of company project records, including more than 2,000 project files and approximately 400 recorded surveys. Project flow is supported by repeat clients, professional referrals, word-of-mouth, and online inquiries. Buyer fit is important because a land surveyor license is personal and non-transferable. A buyer must be a California-licensed land surveyor or employ a qualified California licensee able to take responsible charge before closing. The current owner remains involved in fee setting, work assignment, research, complex boundary determinations, and final review. Growth opportunities include adding licensed and field capacity, reactivating prior-client and historical-file opportunities, improving lead and project tracking, and selectively expanding adjacent services such as scanning, construction staking, drone-enabled surveying, and government work.
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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.
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A renowned funeral service provider offers a comprehensive suite of services including traditional burials, cremations, and celebration-of-life ceremonies. With a strong focus on personalized services, this business caters to a diverse clientele, maintaining a cremation rate of 80%. Operating from 5 well-maintained facilities, including 2 onsite crematories, it stands as a primary choice within its service areas. A dedicated and experienced team ensures the highest standards of service, cultivating a reputation for excellence and compassion. Over the years, this business has demonstrated robust financial performance with consistent revenue, supported by a loyal customer base and a solid operational foundation. Prospective buyers will inherit a business model poised for continued success and growth opportunities in the evolving funeral service industry. The current owners are seeking retirement, ensuring a smooth transition to new ownership.
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This funeral home is a long-standing, family-operated business with a strong reputation for professionalism, compassion, and high-quality service. It has provided meaningful care to families during their most difficult times, offering a full range of funeral, cremation, and memorial services tailored to individual needs and traditions. The business operates with a dedicated team of licensed professionals and support staff, who manage daily operations with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Known for its exceptional level of personalized service, the funeral home has earned the trust of the community it serves across multiple generations. The facility offers a selection of high-quality products, including caskets and cremation merchandise, and maintains strong relationships with trusted industry suppliers. With steady call volume year after year, this funeral home remains a reliable and respected provider, carrying forward its legacy of integrity, compassion, and community-focused service. This opportunity is being presented on an invite-only basis to qualified buyers.
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Established, family-owned funeral home in a stable West Virginia market with strong community recognition and a consistent historical call volume averaging 100+ services per year (projected to stabilize in the 90–100 range). Sale includes owned real estate and a fully operational facility featuring multiple chapels, modern preparation and embalming suites, showroom and visitation space, on-site vehicle storage, and ample additional storage. Included assets: service vehicles, equipment, and cemetery service holdings. Ideal for an owner-operator, regional funeral group, or established firm seeking a turnkey entry or expansion into a well-established rural market with long-standing local relationships and immediate cash flow potential. Opportunities exist to modestly grow revenue through expanded outreach, pre-need sales, community partnerships, and enhanced online presence.
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This is a long-standing and reputable business with a rich history spanning over a century. Throughout its extensive tenure, it has consistently upheld its esteemed standing within the communities it serves. Presently, it boasts a presence across three strategically located funeral homes, catering to both rural and metropolitan regions. These three funeral homes collectively handle a growing call volume of 163 cases, reflecting the trust and confidence the community places in them. Additionally, the business boasts a commendably low rate of cremation business and holds a substantial pre-need balance. The owners are deeply committed to preserving the business's sterling reputation and wish to see it thrive as a vital pillar of support within the community. This business offers an 11-acre cemetery as an additional revenue-generating asset. As well as living quarters in a home on-site.
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Established commercial landscape maintenance company with ~80% recurring revenue and long‑standing community clients. The business operates a highly efficient, route‑dense footprint in South Florida with a trained W‑2 workforce. Services include landscape maintenance, fertilization, pest control, seasonal programs, and enhancement projects, with tree trimming and irrigation handled by long‑standing subcontractors. No marketing or online presence is currently in place. Most major contracts are already renewed through 2026 and 2027. Highlights: - ~80% recurring revenue from HOA, community maintenance contracts, and homes in the communities. - Long‑standing clients with renewals secured through 2026–2027 - W‑2 workforce with experienced crew leaders - Efficient Route‑dense operation Seller is open to an extended transition and/or staying on in an operational capacity with the new owner, including qualifying for Pest Control.
Tremendous opportunity Trusted Beverage Line Installation & Cleaning Company. This is a High Demand Beverage Line Installation & Cleaning Company with Strong Recurring Revenue. This is a turnkey opportunity with expansion potential Retiring owners seek qualified buyer to service long-term and loyal clients while taking this business to the next level!
Established European grocery store and deli offering authentic imported foods, freshly made sandwiches, homemade soups, desserts, specialty grocery items, and unique gift products in a welcoming neighborhood setting. The business has built a loyal customer base from both local residents and customers specifically seeking authentic Eastern European and Balkan offerings. In addition to in-store sales, the business also generates revenue through catering services and online orders. The sandwich and prepared food side of the business has become a major driver of customer traffic and repeat business. Freshly made hot and cold sandwiches, paninis, pierogi, homemade soups, and desserts continue to be customer favorites, often bringing customers into the store who then shop the grocery and specialty product aisles during their visit. The store has developed a strong local reputation through quality food, personalized customer service, and a warm, community-oriented atmosphere. The specialty grocery and prepared foods industry continues to see growing demand as consumers increasingly seek authentic international products, homemade meal options, and locally owned businesses. One of the strongest growth opportunities for a new owner is expanding the catering side of the operation, particularly corporate sandwich trays, office lunches, and catering orders for local businesses, schools, and events. This opportunity would be well suited for an owner-operator, family business, chef, caterer, or entrepreneur looking for an established specialty food operation with an existing reputation and loyal customer base. The owner remains actively involved in overseeing operations and is pursuing the sale in order to spend more time with family.
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.
