30-Year Janitorial Company | 90%+ Recurring Revenue | Absentee-Ready
Business Description
Established 30-Year Commercial Janitorial Company - Orange County, CA
This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and operational excellence in California's most lucrative commercial markets. With over 90% recurring revenue from established service contracts, this business delivers predictable cash flow with significant growth potential.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Annual Revenue: $700,000
• Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $190,000
• 90%+ recurring contract revenue
• Established 1990 - 34 years of continuous operation
• Absentee-ready operations
OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES:
• Experienced subcontractor network handles field operations
• Home-based business model minimizes overhead
• Established supplier relationships ensure cost control
• Proven systems for client communication, scheduling, and billing
• Well-stocked supplies and equipment inventory
MARKET POSITION:
• Serves Orange County and Los Angeles County commercial markets
• Non-discretionary service demand provides recession resistance
• 30-year reputation creates competitive moat against new entrants
• Operates in highly fragmented industry dominated by small operators
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
• Add dedicated sales infrastructure to accelerate new account acquisition
• Expand into higher-margin verticals (medical, schools, industrial)
• Increase geographic density to improve operational efficiency
• Upsell premium services (window cleaning, pressure washing, floor care)
• Market has abundant commercial accounts ready for capture
IDEAL FOR:
• Hands-on operators seeking growth-focused acquisition
• Passive investors wanting contract-based recurring revenue
• Buyers looking for absentee-ready business model
SELLER SUPPORT:
• Comprehensive 30-60 day training program
• Coverage of all operational aspects and client relationships
• Post-close consulting available for extended support
• Seamless transition with established subcontractor relationships
This business operates well below capacity in one of the nation's most robust commercial services markets. The infrastructure is built, relationships are established, and recurring contracts provide immediate cash flow. With tens of thousands of commercial properties requiring ongoing janitorial services, growth opportunities are abundant for the right buyer.
Reason for Sale: Family relocation out of state
Asking Price: $700,000
This turnkey commercial janitorial operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire three decades of brand equity and operational excellence in California's most lucrative commercial markets. With over 90% recurring revenue from established service contracts, this business delivers predictable cash flow with significant growth potential.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Annual Revenue: $700,000
• Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $190,000
• 90%+ recurring contract revenue
• Established 1990 - 34 years of continuous operation
• Absentee-ready operations
OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES:
• Experienced subcontractor network handles field operations
• Home-based business model minimizes overhead
• Established supplier relationships ensure cost control
• Proven systems for client communication, scheduling, and billing
• Well-stocked supplies and equipment inventory
MARKET POSITION:
• Serves Orange County and Los Angeles County commercial markets
• Non-discretionary service demand provides recession resistance
• 30-year reputation creates competitive moat against new entrants
• Operates in highly fragmented industry dominated by small operators
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
• Add dedicated sales infrastructure to accelerate new account acquisition
• Expand into higher-margin verticals (medical, schools, industrial)
• Increase geographic density to improve operational efficiency
• Upsell premium services (window cleaning, pressure washing, floor care)
• Market has abundant commercial accounts ready for capture
IDEAL FOR:
• Hands-on operators seeking growth-focused acquisition
• Passive investors wanting contract-based recurring revenue
• Buyers looking for absentee-ready business model
SELLER SUPPORT:
• Comprehensive 30-60 day training program
• Coverage of all operational aspects and client relationships
• Post-close consulting available for extended support
• Seamless transition with established subcontractor relationships
This business operates well below capacity in one of the nation's most robust commercial services markets. The infrastructure is built, relationships are established, and recurring contracts provide immediate cash flow. With tens of thousands of commercial properties requiring ongoing janitorial services, growth opportunities are abundant for the right buyer.
Reason for Sale: Family relocation out of state
Asking Price: $700,000
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 36
- Employees
- 10 Contractors
- Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- The business transfers fully equipped and ready to operate. Assets include a complete inventory of commercial-grade cleaning equipment and machinery (floor scrubbers, extractors, vacuums, pressure washing equipment), janitorial supplies and chemical inventory stocked for active accounts, and operational supplies. No facility lease is required — the business keeps overhead lean and flexibility high.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Orange County and Los Angeles County represent one of the most robust commercial services markets in the United States, with tens of thousands of restaurants, office complexes, medical facilities, and commercial properties requiring ongoing janitorial services. Demand is non-discretionary — these services are not optional for operating businesses, which insulates revenue from economic downturns. This company has competed and thrived in this market for 30 years, building a reputation that new entrants cannot easily replicate. The janitorial industry is highly fragmented, dominated by small local operators, which means a well-run business with established systems and brand recognition holds a durable competitive advantage.
- Opportunities for Growth
- This business is operating well below its ceiling. An owner-operator or growth-focused buyer has clear, executable paths to significantly increase revenue: (1) Add sales infrastructure — the current business has grown largely on reputation and referrals; a dedicated sales rep or outbound process could accelerate new account acquisition immediately. (2) Expand into adjacent verticals — medical offices, schools, fitness facilities, and industrial accounts are natural extensions of existing capabilities and command higher margins. (3) Geographic density — deeper penetration in existing OC and LA service areas reduces drive time and increases crew utilization. (4) Add premium services — window cleaning, pressure washing, post-construction cleanup, and floor care programs can be upsold to existing clients with minimal additional investment. The recurring contract base means any new accounts acquired go straight to the bottom line of a business that's already operationally sound.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- My family is moving out of state.
- Transition Support
- The seller is committed to a seamless transition. A comprehensive training period will be provided covering all aspects of operations: client communication protocols, scheduling and route management, subcontractor relationships and management, chemical and supply procurement, and billing procedures. Subcontractor relationships are well-established and experienced — field operations will not skip a beat during the transition. Training can be structured over 30–60 days depending on the buyer's background. The seller is open to a consulting arrangement post-close for serious buyers who want extended support.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2491534
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