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Well-established landscape maintenance and service company for sale, featuring 150+ recurring accounts that include a healthy mix of residential and commercial clients. This turnkey operation comes fully equipped and staffed, making it ideal for an existing landscaping business looking to expand or a new owner wanting a solid start in the industry. Included Assets: Full-service landscape maintenance equipment, including: 2 work truck 2 enclosed trailer 2 commercial-grade ride-on mowers Multiple backpack blowers, string trimmers, edgers All necessary hand tools, spare parts and landscaping equipment Experienced full crew ready to continue operations seamlessly Strong monthly revenue from consistent, contracted maintenance clients Typical Services Offered: Lawn mowing and edging Seasonal clean-ups Hedge and shrub trimming Weed control and fertilization Mulching and flower bed maintenance Leaf and debris removal Irrigation checks and minor repairs Light landscape installation (plants, sod, etc.) This is a profitable, turnkey opportunity with immediate cash flow and long-standing client relationships. Serious inquiries only.
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This highly profitable landscaping and snow removal company has been serving residential and select commercial clients throughout Michigan for more than 30 years. The business has built a strong reputation for reliability and quality service, resulting in a loyal customer base and recurring seasonal contracts that provide consistent, predictable revenue. The company operates four established crews supported by a fleet of trucks, trailers, plows, and landscaping equipment. Services include lawn maintenance, mulch installation, seasonal cleanups, snow plowing, and salting, creating diversified revenue streams throughout the year. Generating approximately $1 million in annual revenue and an impressive $324,000 in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE), the business offers exceptional profitability and strong cash flow. Long-standing customer relationships, trained crews, and proven operating systems provide a turnkey platform for a new owner. This opportunity is well-suited for an existing landscaping company seeking to expand its geographic footprint, a strategic buyer looking to add recurring snow removal contracts, or an owner-operator seeking a highly profitable service business with established operations and significant barriers to entry. The sale includes the vehicles, plows, trailers, and equipment necessary to continue operations seamlessly, allowing a buyer to step in and capitalize on decades of goodwill and continued demand. Listing ID: 26413 www.listbizforsale.com
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SBA Pre-Qualified. This is a rare, ready-to-finance opportunity. Over 20 years in business, a loyal customer base of 9,400+, and four diversified revenue streams generating consistent year-round income - this is a turnkey floor care operation with real cash flow and an established name in one of Florida's strongest coastal markets. Revenue is well-balanced across carpet cleaning (28%), tile and grout (25%), upholstery (24%), and general cleaning (18%), with no single service making up more than 30% of total sales. That kind of diversification protects your income through seasonal shifts and gives you multiple upsell opportunities on every single job. Tile and grout has grown its share of revenue from 22% to 25% year over year - a high-margin service category with strong momentum heading into the next owner's hands. The competitive edge here is the low-moisture cleaning system, which delivers one-hour dry times. For vacation rental property managers along the Emerald Coast, that turnaround speed is a premium they pay for. Faster dry times mean more jobs per day and repeat commercial accounts that steam cleaners can't easily match. The service territory runs from Pensacola Beach to Okaloosa Island, covering some of the highest-demand coastal zip codes in Northwest Florida. You'll step into established relationships with homeowners, vacation rental managers, and commercial accounts - no startup phase, no cold calling, no building a reputation from scratch. Beyond the core business, additional revenue comes from carpet stretching and repair, area rug cleaning, leather treatment, and 24-hour emergency water extraction - making this a full-service floor care operation, not just a carpet cleaning route. This business is an ideal fit for two types of buyers. For owner-operators, it offers immediate income replacement with systems already in place, a customer base already built, and a market that rewards quality service with repeat business. For strategic buyers - existing cleaning or restoration companies looking to expand territory or fold in an established book of business - the 9,400-customer database and Pensacola Beach to Okaloosa Island footprint represent instant market penetration without the cost of building from scratch. Low overhead. Proven systems. SBA pre-qualified financing available. Whether you're an owner-operator looking for immediate income or an existing service company looking to expand your market footprint, this business is set up to generate cash flow from day one.
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30 years in business, and this Phoenix commercial catering company runs about 600 corporate, wedding and social events a year without its owners in the kitchen. 61 W-2 employees, a manager over every department, a salaried executive chef and executive sous chef running production, and a bookkeeper handling payroll and payables. Both owners work part time by choice and spend their hours on oversight, not production. The company holds preferred caterer contracts at some of Arizona's best known attractions, museums and event venues, positions that took decades to earn and that a competitor cannot buy its way into. Events are already contracted for the balance of 2026 and well into 2027. Production runs out of one of the largest and best equipped commercial catering kitchens in Arizona, purpose built by the sellers and available to purchase with the business (for an additional $3.3M) or lease at a market rate with an option to buy. The sellers are retiring after 30 years. SBA lenders already familiar with this deal are available for qualified buyers.
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Established flooring supply-and-install contractor serving the Hampton Roads, Virginia market since 2006. The company supplies and installs complete multi-surface packages (resilient, hardwood, tile, carpet) for single-family homebuilders, which represent roughly two-thirds of revenue, with the balance from property management replacement work and light commercial. Revenue of approximately $3 million in FY2025. All installation is performed by a long-standing subcontracted crew network, some with the company since inception, so the business carries no employed installers, heavy equipment, or significant finished inventory. It operates from a single leased facility with a three-person office team, giving it a variable cost base. The founder and sole owner is offering a full transition and is willing to remain for one to two years post-close. Builder relationships in the region are long tenured, and the fragmented local market offers a clear consolidation and tuck-in path for a strategic or individual buyer. This communication relates solely to a potential change-of-control M&A transaction involving an eligible privately held company. It is intended only for prospective acquirers who will acquire control and actively participate in management and is not an offer or solicitation of securities. If these criteria do not apply to you, this communication is not intended for you; please do not access or review the transaction materials.
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This Kansas City metro area business is a premium residential and commercial lighting provider anchored by high-margin architectural and landscape installations, with additional revenue streams from specialty lighting, upgrades, and ongoing service work. It serves an affluent, referral-driven customer base and benefits from strong relationships with landscape architects, builders, and other trade partners who consistently generate qualified leads. With a proven track record—growing its client base more than 4x under current ownership—the company operates from a well-equipped flex warehouse and delivers projects ranging from a few fixtures to large-scale custom installations. Over half of revenue is driven by referrals and repeat clients, supported by strong online reviews and targeted marketing, creating a highly efficient, relationship-driven sales model with recurring revenue opportunities.
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Established healthcare recruiting firm with strong margins, proprietary database, and significant growth potential. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, home-based healthcare recruiting firm specializing in the placement of physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs). Founded in 2007, the business has built a strong reputation and long-standing relationships with healthcare systems and private practices across Arizona and California. The company operates with minimal overhead, no employees, and generates strong discretionary earnings. The business includes a valuable proprietary database of approximately 73,000 candidates and over 2,000 client contacts, providing a significant competitive advantage and barrier to entry. The current owner works approximately 30 hours per week and maintains approximately 60 active agreements, with 10 active clients and 20–25 open positions at any given time. There is substantial opportunity to grow the business by expanding into additional geographic markets, increasing owner involvement, hiring additional recruiters, and targeting larger healthcare systems with multi-state operations. This opportunity is ideal for an independent recruiter or staffing firm seeking entry or expansion in the healthcare recruitment sector. The owner is selling due to retirement and is willing to provide transition support. Sales revenue and Cash Flow (SDE) shown is for 2025. 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 buyer during due diligence.
Add-On Opportunity: Mobile, AL Based / Residential & Commercial Pool Services / $543K Adj. EBITDA / 63% Recurring Revenue / No New Construction Exposure The Company represents an attractive add-on acquisition—or a potential new platform—for investors seeking exposure to the fragmented pool services sector. Operating across coastal Alabama and southern Mississippi, the business combines a growing recurring maintenance route with higher-value repair, renovation, liner replacement, and chemical services. Its route density, established operating systems, experienced management team, and history of integrating four acquisitions provide a credible foundation for continued consolidation. For the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, the Company generated $1.94 million of revenue and $542,500 of adjusted EBITDA, representing a 27.9% margin. Core pool-service revenue was $1.86 million, up 18.2%, while recurring revenue reached $1.22 million, or 62.9% of total revenue. The remaining $721,600, or 37.1%, came from repair, renovation, liner replacement, and other project-based services primarily generated through the maintenance customer base. The recurring customer mix is predominantly residential: - Residential maintenance revenue: approximately $803,800, or 66% of recurring revenue - Commercial and institutional maintenance revenue: approximately $347,200, or 28% of recurring revenue - Other recurring and chemical revenue: approximately $70,000, or 6% of recurring revenue - Residential accounts: 331, or 94% of maintenance accounts - Commercial and institutional accounts: 22, or 6% of maintenance accounts This mix provides a broad residential foundation while retaining meaningful exposure to multifamily, HOA, hospitality, and institutional customers. Commercial and institutional accounts generally produce substantially more revenue per relationship than residential accounts, and several commercial properties include multiple pools. The largest customer represented only 6.8% of trailing-twelve-month revenue, limiting concentration risk. Key KPIs: - TTM revenue: $1.94 million - TTM core pool-service revenue: $1.86 million - Core revenue growth: 18.2% - TTM adjusted EBITDA: $542,500 - Adjusted EBITDA margin: 27.9% - TTM recurring revenue: $1.22 million - Recurring share of revenue: 62.9% - Project and ancillary revenue: $721,600, or 37.1% - Maintenance accounts: 353 - July 2026 recurring billings: $153,500 - Comparable recurring-billings growth: 49.8% - Latest three-month recurring-billings average: $130,300 - Seasonally adjusted recurring-revenue run rate: approximately $1.47 million - Annual account churn: below 10% - Accounts on card on file: approximately 75% - Largest customer concentration: 6.8% - Employees: 16, all W-2 - Owned service vehicles: 13 - Acquisitions completed: four - Acquired-route contribution: $191,900 from only five months of ownership As an add-on, the Company offers immediate route density, an established customer base, and the opportunity to consolidate overhead, improve technician utilization, and introduce more sophisticated pricing, procurement, and sales capabilities. As a standalone platform, it brings an existing management layer, an entirely W-2 workforce, modern route-management and billing systems, a relatively young owned fleet, and demonstrated acquisition integration capabilities. The Company has never employed a dedicated salesperson and has not implemented a structured annual pricing program, creating additional organic growth opportunities alongside continued route acquisitions. Key diligence considerations include the largely month-to-month nature of customer relationships and the adjusted EBITDA calculation, which incorporates $355,400 of management-identified adjustments. Those adjustments have not been independently verified and include the separation of affiliated business activity, personal expenses, the founder’s compensation, and certain timing items.
This well-established direct mail service business has been operating successfully for over 40 years, with its current owner managing the company since 2012. Located in the greater Pittsburgh region, the business has built a solid reputation for providing reliable and high-quality services to a diverse customer base, including businesses, townships, public service organizations, and nonprofit organizations. The company specializes in handling all aspects of direct mail preparation, from printing and addressing to folding, inserting, and sorting, utilizing advanced software and high-speed equipment. Clients benefit from significant postage savings, often reducing costs to as low as $0.146 per letter. The business boasts consistent, stable revenue and offers a comprehensive range of services, including inkjet addressing, hand inserting, and postal regulation assistance. The sale includes two well-maintained vehicles. The current owner is ready to retire, providing a prime opportunity for a motivated buyer to take over a thriving operation in an in-demand industry.
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Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established franchise serving one of the fastest-growing markets in the United States—the senior population. This business provides specialized products and services that help seniors maintain their independence, safety, and quality of life while remaining in their homes and communities. Operating within a large, protected Central Texas territory with a population of over 3.3 million, the company benefits from strong brand recognition, proven systems, national franchise support, and favorable demographic trends driven by a rapidly aging population. The business serves both residential and commercial customers and has built a strong reputation within its market. The operation is lean, efficient, and highly profitable. The owner currently handles sales, customer consultations, and day-to-day management, while one experienced employee performs installations and service work. Unlike many businesses of this size, there is not a large workforce to manage, making it an attractive opportunity for an owner-operator or entrepreneur seeking a simple business model with strong cash flow and significant growth potential. Business Highlights • Protected Central Texas Territory • National Franchise Support & Training • Established Brand and Market Presence • Lean Operating Structure with Only One Employee • No Large Workforce to Manage • Recession-Resistant Industry • Strong Demographic Growth Drivers • Significant Expansion Opportunities This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneur, owner-operator, healthcare professional, sales professional, or strategic buyer seeking a scalable business with long-term growth potential. An NDA is required to receive confidential company information.
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.
