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Rare chance to acquire an established Phoenix-based interstate freight company with active operating authority, an included fleet, and a long-tenured driver team in place. This is a fully operational and established business built on a proven Arizona-to-Texas lane with recurring freight and strong broker contracts and relationships developed over a decade. The owner does not drive, their role is dispatch and operations, making it a fit for an owner-operator looking to expand or a buyer seeking a manageable, asset-supported business. Seven titled units convey with the sale (3 Freighliners and 4 trailers - all but one owned free and clear), three experienced contract drivers run the freight, and the company operates lean with a clean safety record and clear room to grow. Up to 90 days of seller transition training included.
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A rare opportunity to acquire a premium, fully built day spa in North Houston at an exceptional entry price of $100,000. This is not a startup — it is a proven, results-driven concept with an established reputation, a loyal clientele, and a clear path to restored profitability from day one. In its first full year of operation (2024), the business generated over $500,000 in discretionary earnings while cultivating a dedicated client base spanning Cypress, Spring, The Woodlands, Champion Forest, and Tomball. Even as hours were scaled back and marketing all but eliminated in 2025, the spa continued to generate revenue — a strong testament to customer loyalty, brand strength, and the quality of the services delivered. The spa specializes in advanced skincare and non-invasive body contouring, offering a carefully curated menu of high-end treatments including custom facials, chemical peels, nano-needling, RF body contouring, and LED anti-aging therapy. Service packages range from $800 to $8,995, with an average ticket of $559 — well above industry averages and reflective of an affluent, results-oriented clientele that values efficacy over price. The business is currently in a paused state, presenting a new owner with the ability to step into a fully operational platform — complete with equipment, systems, and branding — without the capital outlay, timeline, or risk associated with a ground-up launch. A robust client database comprising over 5700 clients with 90 of them being active provides immediate reactivation potential and a fast path back to revenue. The client base itself is worth the price! The seller is fully committed to a smooth transition and will provide support with staffing, training, and operational ramp-up. With focused ownership and a re-engaged marketing strategy, there is a compelling and well-defined opportunity to restore — and potentially surpass — the business's peak earnings. Ideal for an owner-operator or growth-oriented group looking to establish or expand a presence in the fast-growing aesthetics and wellness sector.
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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.
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A stable, well-established modern general dentistry practice located in a rapidly expanding Northwest Houston suburb is available for acquisition. The practice supports approximately 1,700 active patients with strong retention and predictable recall. Ideally positioned just off Highway 249, the office benefits from high traffic flow and easy access. Attractive and well maintained featuring digital radiography, intraoral imaging, CEREC scanning and updated operatories designed for efficient clinical workflow. The office environment is organized, clean, and optimized for both patient comfort and team productivity. A reliable, cross-trained staff is in place and expected to remain through the transition, ensuring continuity of care and smooth daily operations for the incoming owner. The clinical mix includes preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, with meaningful potential to add implants, clear aligners, endodontics, and other higher-value procedures. The surrounding demographic profile and ongoing residential and commercial development further enhance long-term scalability. This opportunity is ideal for a solo practitioner seeking a strong entry point into ownership, a multi-location provider expanding their presence in the Houston market, or a DSO/PE-backed group seeking an efficient, well-positioned practice with immediate cash flow and significant upside potential. With its established patient base, experienced staff, and favorable location dynamics, the practice offers both immediate stability and long-term strategic value.
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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Imagine owning a cleaning business that clients absolutely rave about! This established upholstery and rug cleaning company has built something truly special - a reputation that speaks for itself through consistently excellent reviews and a loyal customer base that keeps coming back. You'll love how this business focuses on high-end residential and commercial clients who appreciate quality work and are willing to pay for it. Think luxury fabrics, fine rugs, and discerning customers who value exceptional service. These aren't price shoppers - they're clients who understand the value of professional care for their valuable investments. What makes this opportunity so appealing? You're stepping into a business with proven systems and an established reputation. The hard work of building trust and credibility is already done. Your clients will include homeowners with beautiful furnishings and commercial properties that need reliable, professional service. The specialization in delicate, luxury items means higher margins and less competition. You won't be competing with every carpet cleaner in town - you'll be the go-to expert for clients who need specialized care for their valuable pieces. This is perfect if you're looking for a business where attention to detail matters, where you can take pride in transforming clients' treasured items, and where repeat business builds naturally through quality work. The foundation is solid, the reputation is stellar, and the growth potential is in your hands. Ready to own a business where excellence is already the standard?
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High-Volume Long-Established Family-Owned Deli & Caterer w/Property Sought-After SW Suburb Of Chicago - Sales Over $1.4M! "Established Over 44 Years - Award Winning - Rave Reviews" A rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, family-operated deli & caterer along w/its real estate. Offering a delicious deli & market-style menu. Well-known for their exceptional homemade, home-style cooked meals incl housemade soups, fresh salads, specialty sandwiches, tasty wraps, signature burgers, thin-crust pizzas, broasted chicken, mouthwatering gelato & more. Plus, delectable daily, weekly, monthly & holiday specials. Also, offers drop-off & full-service catering for communions/confirmations, birthdays, graduations, showers/weddings, open houses, corp luncheons, company picnics & more w/customizable menus & bar service options. Their catering menu incl a wide variety of choices for breakfast, boxed lunches, appetizers, buffets, desserts, beverages, cocktails & a la cart. Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in or out, takeout & delivery. Online ordering also available. The deli features a cozy & casual interior w/historic charm & character. As well as al fresco dining on their peaceful garden patio surrounded by lush greenery. In addition to their inviting open-air garden pavilion for additional seasonal dining + avail for private events & on-site catering. There’s also a couple of video gaming terminals on-site for gaming enthusiasts. Well established over 44 years (current owners 26 years). Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Longtime family owned & operated. 2025 sales up over 5%! This is a true turnkey opportunity with experienced staff, established systems & a fully built-out facility designed for both retail service & high-volume catering production. Business Highlights • Multiple revenue streams • Diverse menu offerings • Catering capabilities • Efficient kitchen supporting both retail & bulk production • Established brand presence w/decades of goodwill & repeat clientele • Consistent sales history w/opportunity for further growth Prime retail space in an historic freestanding building nestled in the downtown/historic village center of this affluent suburb of Chicago. A walkable, community-oriented hub w/a mix of restaurants, local shops & services. Serves as a gathering place for locals. Also, hosts seasonal events throughout the year. Perfectly situated on its main st & a major thoroughfare running through this charming suburban downtown. Also, close to offices, industrial parks, Metra & just minutes from Route 45, I-55 & I-294, making it an easy destination for commuters/visitors. And encircled by green spaces & scenic natural settings, giving it a picturesque, semi-rural feel uncommon in the Chicago metro area. The deli is a popular destination for residents & visitors to stop by for food or refreshments when hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing & more! Ideally located in a sought-after suburb about 20 miles SW of downtown Chicago. Attractive for its suburban convenience, rich history & natural beauty. Location Advantages • Along a highly traveled suburban corridor connecting multiple residential communities • Convenient access to major regional/commuter routes • Surrounded by dense, established neighborhoods w/strong household incomes • Proximity to industrial parks, offices, schools & community facilities, driving daytime/catering demand • Strong local visibility w/steady commuter/neighborhood traffic patterns • Benefits from a balanced mix of residential, commuter & business-driven demand Feel free to stop by the location as a customer 1st. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Ted Aretos at [email protected] or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours
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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.
National transaction benchmarks for service business businesses.
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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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