Category: Service

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This residential maid service is very highly rated (Angie’s List and Yelp) and has been in business since 2006 with a well-established recurring client base. With 2018 sales of $263,000 and net cash flow of $115,000, this is one of the most profitable businesses in the cleaning industry.  There are no receivables, all clients pay within 1 day of the cleaning with cash, checks, or online with Venmo and Zelle.  Approximately $1,000 a month is collected in cash.

The owner spends 2-3 hours a day managing the business and only goes to the office location twice a week for 15 minutes.  All customers and employee contact is done primarily through text messaging.  There is a cloud base software that runs the business and schedules and manages all cleaning jobs.  Cleaning crews run their day by this software by mobile phone.  Employees are experienced and the crew leaders speak English.

The business has won the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the past five consecutive years and has a five-star rating on Yelp and Facebook. They get 2-5 contacts PER DAY from people seeking Their services.  Company’s operations, training and employment processes are documented, which will position the buyer for long-term success after the sale.

The company currently focuses on a limited number of neighborhoods in Houston. The buyer can easily expand the business to the rest of the greater Houston area, including Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, East Downtown, etc. Given the business’s stellar reputation and established processes, the new owner will have a distinct advantage over the competition.

You can easily expand revenues by increasing advertising, contracting with apartment management companies to provide on-premise crews for ongoing multi-unit cleaning – Adding commercial cleaning service – Adding carpet cleaning service – Raising rates. Rates for a number of current clients are below market. You could also hire a manager and become absentee owner.

Current owner has a health issue that is forcing a sale.

If you’re looking for a company at less than 2X earnings, that is easy to run, does not take much time, has a great reputation and generates a great return, this is the one you want!

 

Listing #: 2455

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This company will remove calcium buildup from your swimming pool tile by using industry leading pool tile cleaning systems that allows safely cleaning pool tile without the use of dangerous chemicals, harsh pumice stone or damaging glass bead blasting. There is no draining required. The company is very profitable and priced to sell fast. Included in the sales prices is a truck. It is a 2013 GMC ½ ton long bed with the necessary equipment. The owner has one employee who performs most of the actual work. He works approximately 3 days per week.

Listing #: 2386

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State Inspection Business for Automobiles and Motorcycles, etc.  State regulated fees for safety and emission controls are OBD for $25.50 and ASM for $31.50.  They perform approximately 900 inspections per month.  Currently, inspections are the only service provided.  This business has room for growth potential, the new owner should consider adding auto repair services.  Located in a strip center, and is a freestanding building adjacent to the end-cap of the center.  Lease rate is $3,448 per month.  This is a very high margin business.  88% of the business is OBD.  3-bays included.  No advertising.  New customers come from word-of-mouth marketing.
Listing #: 2356

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Start the year off making money with this swimming pool repair company which recently added pool maintenance in 2017. This business has been a solid performer for years and still has a lot of room to grow. In addition, the seller also has a database included in the sale of between 700 and 1000 potential customers. Highly regarded services providing everything from installation and repairs, to regular maintenance and cleaning. Most repair equipment includes filters, motors, pumps, heaters, etc. Work is done all over the greater Houston area. The city is divided between the 3 techs so they don’t duplicate their driving time. This is a great opportunity to own and operate this highly regarded business or as an expansion to your existing business!

Listing #: 2324

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Just reduced the price to $149,000.  This is the cost of a new franchise with no existing business, no truck, no staff, no repeat customers and no profitability.  This business has it all for the same low price!  Nationally recognized and award winning window cleaning franchise, established in the Northwest Houston area in 2000.  Locally family owned and operated with backing and ongoing support from corporate headquarter staff.  Outstanding reputation for quality, reliability and customer service to over 3500 repeat and referral customers.

Primarily provides window cleaning and pressure washing service with window film and gutter clean-out as additional services.   Focusing on residential customer base with extraordinary expansion potential to increase both residential and low-rise commercial customers.

  • Currently 3 reliable, experienced and skillful technicians employed to complete field work.
  • Business model allows owner to be very hands on (handling customer calls, scheduling/dispatching, estimates and marketing) or primarily managerial, as desired.
  • Presently run as a home based business, but can easily be transitioned to an office/warehouse based location, if preferred.
  • Necessary tools, equipment and vehicle included
  • Efficient and user-friendly customer management software

Franchise and business model training provided at sale and transition of business.

Listing #: 2309

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This is a Northwest Houston based Dance School. Currently, there are 750 students enrolled. The school consists of about 10,000 square feet; complete with 4 large dance rooms, one private lesson room, two bathrooms, a large dressing room and a spacious lobby. Sales are approximately comprised as follows: 85% Dance, 10% Adult Exercise and 5% Acrobatics.  The business has consistently grown over the years. This is a strong, well-established, profitable business and PRICED TO SELL!

Listing #: 2296

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This is a well established Houston based hardwood floor company, founded in 1998, specializing in installation, sanding and finishing, repairs, and restoration of solid and engineered hardwood floors. Style, beauty, and durability. That’s what you can expect from an expertly installed hardwood floor from this company. No job is too small, too large or too detailed. According to the owner, this is the highest rated Hardwood Floor Company in Houston. The company has consistently increased sales volume and net income annually. Call volume has been steadily increasing daily as well as the number of hits on organic internet searches. The company installs unfinished and pre-finished hardwood floors and offers it to its customers at discount prices. The company has alliances with distributors that offer name brand flooring such as Bruce, Armstrong, Anderson, Columbia, Mannington, Shaw, Hartco, and Quickstep to name a few. There are 5 cargo vans and 1 Truck included in the sale, as well as high quality sanding and installation equipment and assorted tools. There are 10 full time contractors working for the company. For over 17 years the company has operated out of a storage facility so there is no long term lease commitment required. There are considerable growth opportunities available if new owner wants to open a showroom and expand in other cities. Areas of the work are primarily in the River Oaks, Bellaire, West University, Heights and Memorial areas. Business is marketed and obtained from Realtors, Interior Designers, Angie’s List, Google, Yelp, and referrals from previous customers.

Listing #: 2294

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This is a unique business that specializes in raising sunken concrete driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, patios, etc.  The key to this service is a high pressure pumping system that injects a custom grout mixture through holes drilled in the effected portion. The demand for the service appears to be endless, especially in this area where the soil conditions contribute to this problem. Seller said a very typical repair is $750.00 taking about three hours to complete. Materials needed to complete this job: couple gallons of gas, 1/2 yard of top soil, bag of Portland Cement plus some misc supplies, with a total cost of $50.00 leaving a net profit of $700.00. Business is operated on a part time basis, owner does repairs with two part-time helpers, two days per week.  See video below…

Listing #: 2268

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This is a 1,200 square foot Postal & Shipping franchise located in the booming area off The Grand Parkway (Hwy 99). The business has been established less than 5 years and growing every year.  The business needs a full-time owner-operator.  The owners are absentee and a relative operates the store. They offer DHL, Fedex, UPS, USPS as well as mailing, copies, 180 mail box rentals, custom packaging, greeting cards and more. A new owner should consider adding U Hual trucks as well as a Phone dealership. These have been approved by the landlord but not yet activated by the present owner. This is a franchise with hundreds of locations around the United States. The franchise is based in Florida. The royalty is a small flat fee of $420 paid monthly as opposed to a large percentage of gross sales like most franchises. This could be a great business for the right buyer.  A great and booming area. A must see to appreciate!

Listing #: 2252

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This is Landscape Maintenance company serving south of Loop 610 down to Galveston. The company is based near Clear Lake. There is a large fenced yard and a 1200 square foot freestanding building for the office. Plants and flowers are also grown on the premise. There are approximately 450 active accounts comprising 90 commercial accounts and 360 residential accounts. Sales for 2009 are listed above. Year 2010 had sales of $1,102,379, a large increase. In fact, sales for the 1st quarter of 2010 were $276,410 and sales for the 1st quarter for 2011 were $341,073. As you can see, sales continue to increase. There are 6 trucks and 6 crews including 4 maintenance crews and 2 Landscape crews. Construction of pavers, etc. are contracted out. The owner is tired and wants to sell this growing, profitable business. He proposes to lease the land and building for $2,500 per month NNN or will consider selling the real estate. The profit listed below has been subtracted by $2500 in proposed rent.

Listing #: 2099

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