Cash flow
$135,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$425,000
Posting: 281892 | Available | 4/26/25
This California-based commercial cleaning company is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 12 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception. They have a great recurring revenue model that has a high retention rate. They provide a full range of services for all clients.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$250,000
Down
Cash or submit
Posting: 289194 | Available | 4/29/25
PRICE REDUCED by $80,000! Top-ranked franchise carpet and upholstery business in the United States, family-owned for 40 years. The owner works full-time with no employees and generated a cash flow of $130,000 in 2024. The asking price is only $165,000. The business is operated from home.
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292444 | Available | 4/26/25
Owner has run business since 1992 and it's time for retirement. Servicing the Temecula Valley and surrounding areas. This is a well established business with a great reputation specializing in carpet, upholstery, tile, stone, mattress, pet odor, stain removal, hard to get out stains.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$73,662
Revenue
$309,975
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292369 | Available | 4/21/25
Ready to be your own boss and run a business with a powerful, proven model? This well-established, eco-friendly carpet cleaning franchise offers three exclusive territories in the Denver metro area, providing strong cash flow, repeat customers, and built-in growth opportunities.
Asking Price
$224,000
Cash flow
$68,864
Revenue
$530,998
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290976 | Available | 4/16/25
Business specializes in the sales and service of vacuum cleaners and sewing machines, the center offers a wide selection of products, including new and refurbished vacuums, cleaning supplies, replacement parts, and sewing machines from reputable brands.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$143,000
Posting: 292193 | Available | 4/15/25
Profitable ice blasting cleaning service for sale. Due to a recent illness, the seller has stopped operating. The seller is willing to provide up to 3 months of training and introduce past clients to the new owner, with potential contracts already in the pipeline.
Asking Price
$143,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$183,104
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292168 | Available | 4/15/25
This established Las Vegas cleaning business has been delivering top-notch services to residential and commercial clients since 2010. With a stellar reputation, a loyal customer base, and high organic rankings on Google, this business has operated without any advertising costs.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$70,708
Revenue
$626,825
Down
$175,000
Posting: 291484 | Available | 4/7/25
This absentee owner business provides skilled, experienced, and independent cleaning professionals to home owners. The seller lives out-ofstate. These cleaning professionals provide their services in cleaning homes or rental units quickly and thoroughly.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
NDA
Revenue
$164,000
Down
$99,000
Posting: 290249 | Available | 3/22/25
A Wet Cleaners with the Wascomat Wet Cleaning machine, Boiler, UniPress pants topper, & 2 Utility Press machines. The garment prices are: $70 for 2PC suits, $25 for pants, $35 for a Jacket, and $20 for a shirt. The total rent for 1,600 sq. ft is $5,300/m. This business has loyal customers.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$2,200,000
Revenue
$10,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290915 | Available | 3/4/25
Here is a unique acquisition opportunity within the rapidly growing Building Service Contractor (BSC) industry that utilizes a Vendor Managed Platform. This highly profitable business generated approximately $10M in revenue and a Seller's Discretionary Earnings of approximately $2.2M in 2024.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$143,000
Revenue
$294,000
Down
$195,000
Posting: 288811 | Available | 2/18/25
Experience the pinnacle of professional garment care with this fully operational wet cleaning plant, featuring the state-of-the-art Wascomat system strategically positioned in the vibrant heart of Santa Clarita Area. The same owner has meticulously owned this establishment for the past 17 years.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$110,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
$249,999
Posting: 280762 | Available | 2/5/25
This Northern California-based Maid Services Franchise is a California C-Corporation that has been in business for the past 8 years under the same current ownership. They are one of the strongest brand franchises in this market category and offer a variety of services.
Asking Price
$249,999
Cash flow
$380,000
Revenue
$5,106,810
Down
$3,250,000
Posting: 290374 | Available | 1/28/25
A family-run chemical business established in 1965, it manufactures and sells premium quality cleaning chemicals for the food, transportation, and janitorial industries.
Asking Price
$3,250,000
Cash flow
$110,469
Revenue
$177,203
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 290261 | Available | 1/21/25
Seize the chance to acquire a successful, home-based cleaning business specializing in air duct, dryer vent, mattress, upholstery, carpet, tile, and wood floor cleaning.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$904,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 288955 | Available | 1/16/25
This well-established carpet cleaning franchise is a profitable, turnkey, semi-absentee business. Operating 24/7, it serves both residential and commercial clients.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289153 | Available | 12/3/24
Servicing Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties since 2009 servicing Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties with a great reputation. This is a well established business specializing in cleaning carpet, tile and stone floors, upholstery, vinyl planking, pet stains, odor control, and sanitizing.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$80,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 289321 | Available | 11/11/24
Owner has run operation since 1988 and it's time for retirement. Has had employees but is now sole proprietor and has a excellent life/work balance. Sale includes 2017 Van still under warrenty, 10 blowers, Spinners, hoses, wands, everything you need to succeed. Potenial is huge!
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,068,085
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288903 | Available | 10/13/24
The Company owns and operates two entities that work in tandem to create a comprehensive management unit for short-term rentals. Entity 1 is a platform that handles marketing and hosting, while Entity 2 holds separate contracts with the same (and some additional) clients for other services.
Asking Price
$1,575,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$286,184
Down
$135,000
Posting: 273276 | Available | 2/16/24
This specialty maintenance firm has provided post-construction cleaning services to general contractors (60%-70% of the business), architects, and upscale homeowners in the greater Los Angeles area for over 12 years. The majority of the company's business is now recurring and referral based.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$463,026
Revenue
$2,567,611
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284356 | In Contract | 1/22/24
Available for sale is this well-established and profitable Master Franchise business in the commercial cleaning industry that links commercial facilities with janitorial service providers.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$135,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$425,000
Posting: 281892 | Available | 4/26/25
This California-based commercial cleaning company is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 12 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception. They have a great recurring revenue model that has a high retention rate. They provide a full range of services for all clients.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$80,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 289321 | Available | 11/11/24
Owner has run operation since 1988 and it's time for retirement. Has had employees but is now sole proprietor and has a excellent life/work balance. Sale includes 2017 Van still under warrenty, 10 blowers, Spinners, hoses, wands, everything you need to succeed. Potenial is huge!
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292444 | Available | 4/26/25
Owner has run business since 1992 and it's time for retirement. Servicing the Temecula Valley and surrounding areas. This is a well established business with a great reputation specializing in carpet, upholstery, tile, stone, mattress, pet odor, stain removal, hard to get out stains.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$70,708
Revenue
$626,825
Down
$175,000
Posting: 291484 | Available | 4/7/25
This absentee owner business provides skilled, experienced, and independent cleaning professionals to home owners. The seller lives out-ofstate. These cleaning professionals provide their services in cleaning homes or rental units quickly and thoroughly.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$143,000
Revenue
$294,000
Down
$195,000
Posting: 288811 | Available | 2/18/25
Experience the pinnacle of professional garment care with this fully operational wet cleaning plant, featuring the state-of-the-art Wascomat system strategically positioned in the vibrant heart of Santa Clarita Area. The same owner has meticulously owned this establishment for the past 17 years.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$68,864
Revenue
$530,998
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290976 | Available | 4/16/25
Business specializes in the sales and service of vacuum cleaners and sewing machines, the center offers a wide selection of products, including new and refurbished vacuums, cleaning supplies, replacement parts, and sewing machines from reputable brands.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,068,085
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288903 | Available | 10/13/24
The Company owns and operates two entities that work in tandem to create a comprehensive management unit for short-term rentals. Entity 1 is a platform that handles marketing and hosting, while Entity 2 holds separate contracts with the same (and some additional) clients for other services.
Asking Price
$1,575,000
Cash flow
NDA
Revenue
$164,000
Down
$99,000
Posting: 290249 | Available | 3/22/25
A Wet Cleaners with the Wascomat Wet Cleaning machine, Boiler, UniPress pants topper, & 2 Utility Press machines. The garment prices are: $70 for 2PC suits, $25 for pants, $35 for a Jacket, and $20 for a shirt. The total rent for 1,600 sq. ft is $5,300/m. This business has loyal customers.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289153 | Available | 12/3/24
Servicing Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties since 2009 servicing Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties with a great reputation. This is a well established business specializing in cleaning carpet, tile and stone floors, upholstery, vinyl planking, pet stains, odor control, and sanitizing.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$143,000
Posting: 292193 | Available | 4/15/25
Profitable ice blasting cleaning service for sale. Due to a recent illness, the seller has stopped operating. The seller is willing to provide up to 3 months of training and introduce past clients to the new owner, with potential contracts already in the pipeline.
Asking Price
$143,000
Cash flow
$110,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
$249,999
Posting: 280762 | Available | 2/5/25
This Northern California-based Maid Services Franchise is a California C-Corporation that has been in business for the past 8 years under the same current ownership. They are one of the strongest brand franchises in this market category and offer a variety of services.
Asking Price
$249,999
Cash flow
$463,026
Revenue
$2,567,611
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284356 | In Contract | 1/22/24
Available for sale is this well-established and profitable Master Franchise business in the commercial cleaning industry that links commercial facilities with janitorial service providers.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$250,000
Down
Cash or submit
Posting: 289194 | Available | 4/29/25
PRICE REDUCED by $80,000! Top-ranked franchise carpet and upholstery business in the United States, family-owned for 40 years. The owner works full-time with no employees and generated a cash flow of $130,000 in 2024. The asking price is only $165,000. The business is operated from home.
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
$2,200,000
Revenue
$10,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290915 | Available | 3/4/25
Here is a unique acquisition opportunity within the rapidly growing Building Service Contractor (BSC) industry that utilizes a Vendor Managed Platform. This highly profitable business generated approximately $10M in revenue and a Seller's Discretionary Earnings of approximately $2.2M in 2024.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$183,104
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292168 | Available | 4/15/25
This established Las Vegas cleaning business has been delivering top-notch services to residential and commercial clients since 2010. With a stellar reputation, a loyal customer base, and high organic rankings on Google, this business has operated without any advertising costs.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$73,662
Revenue
$309,975
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292369 | Available | 4/21/25
Ready to be your own boss and run a business with a powerful, proven model? This well-established, eco-friendly carpet cleaning franchise offers three exclusive territories in the Denver metro area, providing strong cash flow, repeat customers, and built-in growth opportunities.
Asking Price
$224,000
Cash flow
$110,469
Revenue
$177,203
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 290261 | Available | 1/21/25
Seize the chance to acquire a successful, home-based cleaning business specializing in air duct, dryer vent, mattress, upholstery, carpet, tile, and wood floor cleaning.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$286,184
Down
$135,000
Posting: 273276 | Available | 2/16/24
This specialty maintenance firm has provided post-construction cleaning services to general contractors (60%-70% of the business), architects, and upscale homeowners in the greater Los Angeles area for over 12 years. The majority of the company's business is now recurring and referral based.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$380,000
Revenue
$5,106,810
Down
$3,250,000
Posting: 290374 | Available | 1/28/25
A family-run chemical business established in 1965, it manufactures and sells premium quality cleaning chemicals for the food, transportation, and janitorial industries.
Asking Price
$3,250,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$904,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 288955 | Available | 1/16/25
This well-established carpet cleaning franchise is a profitable, turnkey, semi-absentee business. Operating 24/7, it serves both residential and commercial clients.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
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