Catawba County, NC
Located in Catawba County, NC, with an exceptional reputation in a scalable industry, these sellers are highly motivated. Investment Highlights: Lifestyle Business Model: Operates Monday–Friday, 8 AM...
Catawba County, NC
Located in Catawba County, NC, with an exceptional reputation in a scalable industry, these sellers are highly motivated. Investment Highlights: Lifestyle Business Model: Operates Monday–Friday, 8 AM...
$75,000
Minnesota
A cleaning service based in northern Minnesota offers commercial cleaning solutions and vacation rental cleaning. All services are handled by a detail-oriented team. Emphasizing eco-friendly...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $197,848
Denver, CO
This long-standing commercial janitorial business operates across three key regions in Colorado, providing high-quality cleaning services to office buildings. The company is structured for efficiency,...
$1,449,995
Cash Flow: $431,363
Cook County, IL
Rare Opportunity - Acquire an Established, Proven, Scalable, and Recession-Resistant Service Business. Serving DuPage, Cook, and other surrounding counties. Acquire a high-performing lifestyle...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $236,387
Dayton, OH
This commercial kitchen cleaning provider operates in an essential service category that is mandated by law and required for fire safety compliance. With steady demand from diverse industries, it’s a...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $227,177
Cumberland County, ME
This unique opportunity includes purchasing two distinct brands...the Exterior Cleaning Services and a rapidly growing Holiday Lighting Installation business. The business enjoys a loyal customer...
$299,900
Cash Flow: $179,886
Memphis, TN
Become the proud owner of a recession-resistant cleaning and restoration business. Take pride in delivering indispensable restoration services that enhance people’s lives, with a focus on water and...
$154,950
Cash Flow: $696,150
San Antonio, TX
Thriving Dryer Vent Cleaning Business for Sale – Established Customer Base & Scalable to Expand! Looking for a profitable and growing business opportunity? Our established Dryer Vent Cleaning business...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $52,000
Brampton, ON
Asking Price: $125,000 (CAD) Cash Flow: Under $50K (CAD) Looking for a business that’s already established, turnkey, and backed by an amazing franchise support system? We’re selling our window and...
$100,000
California
Great Opportunity in California SERVPRO, consistently ranked #1 in the Restoration Services Category by Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500, is an excellent opportunity in the state of California....
$1,800,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Merry Maids is a recognized and industry-leading house cleaning franchise in the U.S. Merry Maids has more than 7,000 home cleaning professionals who service homes on four continents, including more than 200,000 homes in North America every month. Merry Maids is proud to be part of Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services for over 75 years.
$50,000
See More FranchisesAN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT INVESTOR! An over two-decade old, family-owned and profitable business offering exceptional cleaning, preparation, and fabrication services to metal-working...
$698,500
Cash Flow: $200,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
A fully remote, tech-driven cleaning business with recurring revenue, a dialed-in system, and minimal owner involvement. Runs on automation, contracted cleaners, and proven processes, making it simple...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $41,930
$175,000
Hamilton County, OH
Thomasville, NC
Priced to sell at $50,000. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this franchise territory that includes all of Davidson County, Randolph County and the majority of Guilford County. Population...
$50,000
Fayetteville, WV
Established service-based business specializing in draft beer line cleaning services, operating since 2018 in WV. This unique opportunity capitalizes on West Virginia's HB.4388 legislation mandating...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Robert Allen
Robert Allen
Serving Warren County, KY
ExitWay specializes in connecting buyers and sellers of businesses, focusing on developing effective exit strategies and business transition plans. With expertise in business valuation, acquisition strategy, due diligence analysis, business brokerage, and commercial real estate, they help clients maximize the value of their assets. Serving primarily Kentucky and Tennessee, including cities such as Nashville, Bowling Green, and Owensboro, ExitWay offers deep local market knowledge to ensure successful transactions. Headquartered in Bowling Green, KY, the company also supports clients from outside these regions.
Daytona Beach, FL
This hospitality ventilation and safety cleaning business has built a strong foothold in a necessity-based industry. Specializing in the cleaning of commercial kitchen exhaust systems, it plays a...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $311,413
Tampa, FL
This is an Extremely rare opportunity to own an established, recession proof and pandemic proof professional biohazard, crime scene and hoarding clean-up business which offers 50-60% Profit Margins!...
$698,500
Cash Flow: $220,000
Wilmington, NC
Serving the high-end aviation market, this company offers comprehensive cleaning, polishing, and protective coating services for private jets and other aircraft. Its mobile operation means work can be...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $398,451
Stamford, CT
This business provides something few others do, specialized cleaning for restaurants and food service businesses. Over the years, it has developed a reputation for excellence, delivering thorough...
$509,000
Cash Flow: $599,042
Boston, MA
This cleaning business has mastered the art of restaurant sanitation, focusing exclusively on the needs of food service establishments. By specializing in this niche, it delivers unmatched service...
$497,000
Cash Flow: $585,158
Available in Multiple Locations
Jani-King - A World of Opportunity
$25,340
See More FranchisesGreenville, SC
This water care company specializes in recurring weekly maintenance for pools, hot tubs, and decorative water features. All services are performed via branded mobile units equipped with everything...
$139,000
Cash Flow: $163,684
Cleveland, OH
This pool and spa care company operates on a subscription-based service model that provides routine maintenance for residential and commercial properties. From Airbnb homes and family residences to...
$155,000
Cash Flow: $182,115
$150,000
Pittsburgh, PA
Tucson, AZ
This business delivers premium cleaning and protective services to aircraft of all sizes, combining mobility with professional-grade results. Highlights: Mobile model with low overhead Aircraft-safe...
$399,900
Cash Flow: $406,823
Virginia
SERVPRO, consistently ranked #1 in the Restoration Services Category by Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500, is an excellent opportunity in the state of Virginia. With over 2,300 franchises, national...
$4,500,000
North Miami Beach, FL
This franchise business specializes in providing high-demand architectural solutions including window tinting, decorative films, custom wall graphics, and surface refinishing services for homes and...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $13,606
Wake County, NC
Step into a well-established residential cleaning business located in one of North Carolina’s most desirable and high-income areas. This opportunity comes with a trained staff, recurring revenue, and...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $165,156
Nashville, TN
Combine high-profit projects with consistent cash flow: • Water restoration jobs bring in large-ticket revenue • Floor and carpet cleaning deliver reliable, recurring bookings • Ideal mix of...
$214,900
Cash Flow: $176,998
New Providence, NJ
Established Power-Washing Business - New Providence, NJ This profitable power-washing operation serves affluent Union, Morris, and Somerset Counties with an exceptional reputation built over 3 years...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
St Francois County, MO
Located in a vibrant and rapidly growing community, this established janitorial and food service supplies company is primed for continued success. Operating out of a spacious 12,000 sq. ft. leased...
$350,000
Available Nationwide
Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading home improvement services franchise.
$50,000
See More FranchisesIndianapolis, IN
This business presents a unique opportunity for someone looking to enter a dual-service model that combines everyday cleaning with specialized restoration work. Offering both residential and...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $219,513
Boston, MA
This home-based cleaning and restoration business offers both immediate and long-term revenue streams, combining essential carpet, upholstery, and tile cleaning with high-value water and mold...
$260,000
Cash Flow: $228,594
$50,000
Houston, TX
Tulsa County, OK
- Solid Cashflow - Well Branded Niche Business - Multitude of Customers - Operating Equipment & Vehicles - Skilled & Tenured Employees/Techs - Realistic & Achievable Growth Opportunities - Home-Based...
$895,000
Cash Flow: $289,314
Jefferson County, KY
Specialized business focused on bio-hazard cleaning including crime scene, hoarding and mold remediation. The business is poised for continued growth as it has not yet reached its full potential in...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $178,718
Available in Multiple Locations
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? We need professionals who have experience building and leading a team of people.
$50,000
See More FranchisesWayne, NJ
National Franchise, Sparkle Squad, is part of Happinest, one of the largest multi brand franchise umbrealla companies in the US (they own Lawn Doctor) and based here in NJ. Sparkle Squad is their...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Colorado Springs, CO
Established specialty commercial cleaning and health & safety franchise in Colorado Springs - a "Better Than New" opportunity with proven market presence and tremendous growth potential. This is not...
$299,000
Kissimmee, FL
Airbnb, vrbo, direct sell vacation rental housekeeping services company. In business over 7 years. Highly respected long term clients. Great cash flow. If switch to inhouse staff or perform some...
$102,000
Wichita, KS
Established in 2019, this profitable window cleaning and exterior maintenance business serves a loyal base of residential, commercial, and government clients in Wichita and surrounding areas. Backed...
$206,500
Walton County, FL
Seize the opportunity to own a profitable, turnkey home services and property management business located along the Emerald Coast of Florida. This well-established company offers a comprehensive suite...
$330,000
Cash Flow: $107,923
Phil Miller
Valley Spire
Serving Canada
Valley Spire has the singular mission of empowering business owners to achieve their 'endgame' in planning and executing a successful transition of their business ownership. Our core values are integrity, confidentiality, meticulous planning and preparation, and personalized service. We are here to ensure your business exit is as seamless and rewarding as the legacy you've worked so hard to build.
Vancouver, BC
Established home maintenance business with a loyal client base built over more than a decade. Services include year-round exterior cleaning and upkeep, with strong recurring seasonal demand. Current...
$99,000
Palm Springs, CA
For sale is a well-established full-service janitorial business, proudly serving the Inland Empire since 1989. This reputable company specializes in a variety of facilities, including strip centers,...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $176,892
$125,000
North Carolina
Plymouth County, MA
This well-run commercial cleaning business combines the personal touch of a small company with the systems and capabilities of a much larger operation. With approximately 30 active cleaners supported...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $349,306
Hampden County, MA
Well-established, owner-operated exterior cleaning business serving Western Massachusetts for over 36 years. Specializing in soft wash roof cleaning, pressure washing, window cleaning, and more....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $210,701
Available in Multiple Locations
Meet the growing demand for kitchen cabinet makeover services in your local market with N-Hance – Your Cabinet Makeover Experts™
$50,000
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Reno, NV pressure washing and window cleaning company for sale. Been in business for 2 yrs. Great google rankings for both pressure washing and window cleaning....
$225,000
Norfolk County, MA
Founded in 2014, this business specializes in delivering top-quality residential and commercial cleaning services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its loyal client base. Offering services such...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $152,556
Scottsdale, AZ
Our business is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional junk removal. We haul away items that people no longer want or need, and strive to donate and recycle on behalf of our...
$195,000
Ventura County, CA
Start Your Own Cleaning Business Today! Looking to be self-employed while raising a family or working around school hours and family events? Ready to be your own boss? Get a proven cleaning route with...
$78,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Mahoning County, OH
Take the reins of a trusted, well-loved local business serving Mahoning County. This residential cleaning service runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—no nights, no weekends—giving you the...
$380,000
Huntsville, AL
This full-service cleaning and restoration business brings together the stability of residential and commercial maintenance with the high-yield potential of insurance-related restoration work....
$215,000
Cash Flow: $201,350
Cherry Hill, NJ
This business combines day-to-day cleaning services with higher-ticket restoration work to deliver a smart balance of immediate revenue and long-term growth. With an emphasis on modern systems, simple...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $210,431
Established Pool Service Business - 10 Years of Proven Success This highly profitable pool service business has been serving the Lafayette, LA market since 2016, building an exceptional reputation...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Frankford, DE
Just Vinyl has been in business for 12 years with a 5 star rating. Customer base close to 700 customers. We are currently based out of Frankford, DE Service area Salisbury MD Seaford DE north to...
$125,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Blue Moon Estate Sales is a top-ranked franchise that strikes all the right chords with people looking to build on their success and make a difference in others' lives.
$60,000
See More FranchisesThe cleaning industry plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial environments. This industry has gained significant importance, especially in the wake of heightened awareness around health and sanitation following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Businesses in this industry are dominated by residential cleaning services, followed by commercial janitorial companies. Commercial janitorial businesses tend to command higher valuations thanks to their relatively predictable revenue streams, and resilience to macroeconomic factors.
If you are planning to buy or sell a cleaning or janitorial business, it is helpful to have some context on the market in terms of valuation metric and typical financial performance. To that end, we have aggregated and analyzed business for sale data in the cleaning industry to tease out average financials and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
636 |
Median Asking Price |
$250,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$499,348 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Cleaning Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.31 |
1.15 |
Median |
0.67 |
2.10 |
Upper Quartile |
1.09 |
3.00 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Cleaning & Janitorial Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a cleaning business?
Prices vary depending on the size and sales of the business, but the median asking price for a cleaning business in the U.S. is $250,000.
How much do cleaning business owners earn?
Cleaning and janitorial business owners report median annual sales of $499,348 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a cleaning business?
Valuing a cleaning business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, stability of customer base, and economic trends in the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among cleaning and janitorial businesses listed for sale across the U.S. range from 0.31 to 1.09, with the median at 0.67. Earnings multiples range from 1.15 to 3.00, with the median at 2.10. These values suggest a typical cleaning business may sell for around 0.67 times its annual revenue, and 2.1 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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