Similar businesses sell at 1.4x to 6.6x SDE. Compare live listings and connect with sellers.
Established National Staffing Firm with Proven Resilience and Significant Growth Potential Founded more than 26 years ago, this staffing company provides both contract staffing and direct hire recruiting services to clients across the United States. The business has built a diversified customer base spanning multiple industries and has established relationships with several large national organizations, creating a foundation for recurring revenue and long-term customer retention. The Company has demonstrated exceptional resilience through multiple economic cycles, including the recent staffing industry downturn. While many firms experienced significant disruption, the Company maintained key customer relationships, preserved its operational infrastructure, and continued serving clients nationwide. As market conditions improve, the business is well-positioned to capitalize on renewed demand and growth opportunities. A key strength of the Company is its scalable operating platform. Existing recruiting, delivery, and account management processes are already in place, allowing a new owner to focus on growth initiatives rather than building infrastructure from scratch. The business currently serves customers across multiple geographic markets and maintains the operational capability to support national staffing programs. Historically, the Company has generated annual revenue in excess of $6 million and currently produces more than $400,000 in normalized Seller's Discretionary Earnings. The business is debt-free and has maintained operational continuity throughout challenging market conditions, providing a clean acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking an established platform. Opportunities for future growth include expanding existing customer relationships, increasing penetration within national accounts, adding recruiters and sales professionals, pursuing new vertical markets, and improving operational efficiencies. The Company's current infrastructure can support additional volume without significant capital investment. This opportunity may be particularly attractive to strategic acquirers seeking geographic expansion, independent sponsors looking for a scalable platform investment, staffing firms pursuing growth through acquisition, or entrepreneurs seeking an established entry point into the workforce solutions industry. With an experienced operating framework, longstanding customer relationships, national reach, and a proven ability to navigate changing market conditions, the Company offers a strong foundation for future growth and value creation.
Mining.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
This highly profitable executive search and recruiting firm has dominated a high-value niche at the intersection of North America’s most essential and capital-intensive industries — mining and minerals processing, and civil/heavy construction. Unlike generalist staffing agencies competing in a crowded, commoditized market, this business has built an unrivaled network of thousands of pre-qualified professionals spanning every discipline these industries demand — from mining and process engineers to plant supervisors, safety specialists, environmental managers, and sales and C-suite executives. Clients range from aggregate and cement producers to metals mining operations, industrial minerals processors, and large-scale civil contractors across the United States and Canada. When a critical role needs to be filled, this firm reaches directly into a relationship-tested talent pool that competitors simply cannot match — producing an extraordinary 80%+ five-year retention rate that keeps clients returning engagement after engagement. This business is not only strategically exceptional — it is highly profitable and completely relocatable anywhere in the U.S.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, asset-light labor solutions company serving a specialized B2B niche with nationwide reach. The company connects a deep network of vetted, skilled independent technicians with corporate clients who need reliable project-based labor across the country, often on short notice and in multiple markets simultaneously. The Business Model The company operates as a true brokerage. It carries no heavy equipment, no vehicle fleet, and no facility overhead beyond a small administrative footprint. Revenue is generated on the spread between client billing rates and technician pay rates, producing strong gross margins and highly scalable unit economics. Because labor is sourced per project, fixed costs stay low and the model flexes with demand. This business can be operated from anywhere. Why Clients Stay Clients rely on the company as an extension of their own operations. The value proposition is simple: one call delivers qualified, pre-vetted labor in virtually any major U.S. market, with consistent quality standards and a single point of accountability. This solves a chronic pain point in the client base, where sourcing dependable skilled labor market by market is time consuming and risky. The result is high repeat usage and long-tenured client relationships, with many accounts ordering on a recurring basis throughout the year. Competitive Position The company has spent years building its technician database, which now spans thousands of contacts nationwide with performance history, skill ratings, and reliability tracking. This database, along with established client relationships and a trusted brand within the niche, represents a significant barrier to entry that a new competitor could not quickly replicate. Growth Opportunities Current ownership has operated the business conservatively. A new owner could accelerate growth through outbound sales, expansion into adjacent service lines that use the same labor pool, geographic densification in underpenetrated markets, and technology investment to further automate scheduling and dispatch. The Opportunity The owner is prepared to support a smooth transition. This business is well suited to a strategic acquirer seeking national labor capacity, a staffing or services platform pursuing a bolt-on, or an individual buyer seeking a proven, relocatable, systems-driven company without inventory or heavy assets. Serious inquiries only. A signed NDA and buyer qualification are required before any identifying information is disclosed.
resized_image.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Founded in 2017, this company is one of the fastest-growing firms in the $280+ billion U.S. staffing industry. By year-end, it is projected to rank within the top 1% of all staffing companies nationwide. Specializing in high-volume, long-term, multi-site temporary placements in the light industrial sector, the company has built a strong national footprint. It currently serves clients across Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, Ohio, California, Kentucky, and North Carolina. What truly sets the company apart is its innovative model—the only staffing firm in the country to offer Profit Sharing to its temporary employees. This unique approach drives higher worker retention and client satisfaction while aligning incentives across the board. With an annual billing rate of approximately $32 million, the company has established a solid and diversified client base. Its two largest customers account for significant recurring revenue: Client A: Estimated annual billing of $11,000,000 Client B: Estimated annual billing of $6,400,000 The remaining $15 million in annual revenue is evenly distributed across eight additional clients, underscoring the company’s balanced and resilient revenue structure.
Established in 2016, the company is a light industrial staffing firm focused on automotive suppliers and related industries. It is one of the nation’s largest providers of legal refugee labor, with over six years of experience placing thousands of workers nationwide. Serving 40+ clients, the company delivers substantial cost savings by reducing turnover and avoiding OEM production penalties. It operates with 13 internal staff and a flexible workforce of ~275 external employees, adjusting 10–20% weekly based on demand. Services include direct hire, contract-to-hire, contract staffing, and payroll, and the company is an authorized ADP payroll reseller with signed agreements.
Physician%20recruiting.png&w=3840&q=75)
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.
Healthcare%20recruitment%20in%20the%20digital%20age.png&w=3840&q=75)
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.
Staffing%20agency.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Established in 2019, this staffing firm specializes in direct-hire recruitment for finance and accounting positions, serving companies primarily in the DC Metro area. The business handles both contingent and retained searches, with a strong reputation for connecting top-tier candidates with mid-sized to large employers across private equity, financial services, real estate, and nonprofit sectors. The company operates from a leased office with multiple workstations and has a lean team of two full-time recruiters, allowing for highly efficient operations. The business also recently launched a proprietary subscription-based technology platform that provides applicant intelligence for employers, offering a significant growth opportunity. Opportunities for expansion include scaling into additional markets, introducing temporary staffing services, and leveraging technology to drive higher volume placements. This is an ideal acquisition for a recruiter, staffing entrepreneur, or investor looking to acquire a profitable, established business with strong client relationships, recurring project-based revenue, and substantial upside potential. The current owner is open to a partial exit or partnership and is willing to provide ongoing support and training during the transition.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly specialized virtual executive search firm focused exclusively on the luxury hospitality sector across North America and the Caribbean. The company operates within a defensible niche, delivering premium talent solutions to high-end resorts, private estates, and hospitality groups—all through a fully remote, digital platform. Founded in 2015, the business has established a strong reputation and long-standing relationships with institutional clients, benefiting from consistent hiring demand driven by industry turnover and expansion. The firm operates with a lean, asset-light, virtual model, enabling strong margins and scalability without significant overhead. With a global talent pool and international reach, it successfully places senior-level professionals in key operational and leadership roles across luxury properties.
Seize the opportunity to own an established medical staffing agency, which provides therapy services to Nursing Homes, Retirement Communities and Client Homes. This turnkey operation boasts strong relationships in the rehabilitation space, ensuring consistent demand and revenue. With a strong foundation already in place, the business offers immense growth potential for an entrepreneur or strategic buyer ready to expand services, scale operations or enter additional markets. Whether you are an industry veteran or new to medical staffing, this opportunity provides the perfect platform to take a respected brand to the next level.
National transaction benchmarks for staffing agency 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.
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating staffing agency acquisitions.
You pay temporary workers every week but collect from clients on 30- to 60-day terms. That gap, called the payroll float, ties up far more cash as you grow, not less. Many buyers underwrite the purchase price and forget they also need a payroll-funding or factoring line to cover wages between paychecks and collections. Model the working-capital need at your target revenue before you sign anything.
Contract and temp revenue behaves nothing like direct-hire placement revenue. Temp staffing is recurring, lower-margin, and earns a spread on every hour billed; direct-hire is a one-time fee that is lumpy and tied to hiring cycles. A book that is mostly recurring temp revenue is more predictable and usually more valuable than one riding on a few big placement fees. Get the revenue split before you value the business.
Check how much of the revenue rides on the top three clients. Staffing relationships can end with a single procurement decision or a master service agreement non-renewal. If one account is 40% of billings, the business is one phone call away from a very different valuation. Ask for revenue by client and the status of every major contract.
As the employer of record, you carry workers' compensation, unemployment, and co-employment exposure. Your workers' comp experience-modifier rate directly drives cost, and worker-misclassification claims (treating someone as a contractor who should be an employee) can be expensive. Review the comp history, the classification practices, and any open claims before close.
Many client and candidate relationships live with individual recruiters, not with the company. If a producing recruiter leaves and takes a desk's worth of clients to a competitor, you have bought less than you paid for. Identify the key recruiters, understand their compensation, and make sure enforceable non-solicitation terms and retention incentives are part of the deal.
Staffing agencies tend to trade around two-and-a-half times SDE. Across 132 staffing and employment-placement transactions in the comp data, the median sale was about 2.4x SDE, with most deals landing roughly between 1.6x and 3.8x, and revenue multiples near 0.36x. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, the profit plus owner's salary and add-backs. Marketplace listings have skewed toward Tier 2 ($500K to $2M), with a median asking price around $800K.
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
