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Cleaning & Hauling Franchise — Clear Lake Houston — Est. 2011
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This is an established franchise location with 14 years of operating history, 6,000+ verified customers, and a franchisor actively supporting your success from day one — not a standalone business with no infrastructure behind it.
Operating continuously since 2011 in the Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston market, this business provides residential and commercial cleaning, hauling, junk removal, and window cleaning services. It operates under a registered franchise system (FDD issued 2023) with multiple active locations across Greater Houston.
The opportunity: Revenue at this location peaked above $220K annually. Current revenue reflects a Houston-wide slowdown directly tied to the real estate market — this is a move-in/move-out and residential service business that tracks closely with home sales volume. As interest rates normalize and Houston home sales recover, this territory is positioned to rebound quickly. The infrastructure, customer base, brand, and equipment are all intact and transferring with the sale.
What is included: Protected Clear Lake/Bay Area franchise territory — 6,000+ verified customer records ready for immediate reactivation — 1999 Ford F-350 box truck — water-fed pole window cleaning system — HEPA vacuum — ladders and full cleaning supply inventory — 30 days hands-on transition training — ongoing franchisor support beyond closing.
Why now: A buyer entering today acquires an established, low-competition position in a defined Houston territory at a market trough — with a recoverable customer base, proven systems, and a franchisor invested in this location's success. Competition consists primarily of independent operators with no franchise infrastructure, brand recognition, or support systems behind them.
Business operates under absentee ownership with a full-time manager currently in place. All staff relationships transfer with the sale.
Full financials, FDD, and business name provided to qualified buyers upon NDA execution.
This is an established franchise location with 14 years of operating history, 6,000+ verified customers, and a franchisor actively supporting your success from day one — not a standalone business with no infrastructure behind it.
Operating continuously since 2011 in the Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston market, this business provides residential and commercial cleaning, hauling, junk removal, and window cleaning services. It operates under a registered franchise system (FDD issued 2023) with multiple active locations across Greater Houston.
The opportunity: Revenue at this location peaked above $220K annually. Current revenue reflects a Houston-wide slowdown directly tied to the real estate market — this is a move-in/move-out and residential service business that tracks closely with home sales volume. As interest rates normalize and Houston home sales recover, this territory is positioned to rebound quickly. The infrastructure, customer base, brand, and equipment are all intact and transferring with the sale.
What is included: Protected Clear Lake/Bay Area franchise territory — 6,000+ verified customer records ready for immediate reactivation — 1999 Ford F-350 box truck — water-fed pole window cleaning system — HEPA vacuum — ladders and full cleaning supply inventory — 30 days hands-on transition training — ongoing franchisor support beyond closing.
Why now: A buyer entering today acquires an established, low-competition position in a defined Houston territory at a market trough — with a recoverable customer base, proven systems, and a franchisor invested in this location's success. Competition consists primarily of independent operators with no franchise infrastructure, brand recognition, or support systems behind them.
Business operates under absentee ownership with a full-time manager currently in place. All staff relationships transfer with the sale.
Full financials, FDD, and business name provided to qualified buyers upon NDA execution.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 15
- Employees
- 7 (1 Full-time, 4 Part-time, 2 Contractors)
1 FT manager runs daily ops. 4 PT field staff for cleaning/hauling. 2 contractor - Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The business operates from a rented office in a professional building used for administration and client coordination, plus a leased storage facility for the vehicle, tools, and supplies. All operational assets are included in the asking price and are in active use. Assets include a 1999 Ford F-350 box truck, water-fed pole window cleaning system, traditional window cleaning tools, HEPA vacuum system, ladders, and cleaning supply inventory. Total FF&E value approximately $9,000.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Greater Houston's residential services market tracks closely with home sales volume. Like many move-in/move-out businesses in the region, this location saw reduced demand in 2023–2025 as rising interest rates slowed home sales significantly. This is a cyclical, market-wide condition — not a business-specific problem.
As rates normalize and Houston real estate recovers, demand is expected to rebound directly. A buyer entering now acquires an established position in a defined territory at a trough — with 6,000 customer records ready for immediate reactivation.
Competition consists primarily of independent operators without franchise infrastructure or brand recognition. This business enters every customer conversation with 14 years of operating history and a franchisor-backed support system behind it. - Opportunities for Growth
- As Houston's real estate market recovers, move-in/move-out demand will rebound directly — a new owner-operator is positioned to capture that upswing from day one. The 6,000+ customer database is largely dormant and available for immediate reactivation through email, text, and digital campaigns.
Additional growth levers include commercial cleaning contracts, pressure washing, and recurring service packages. The franchise system is also actively expanding — a third Houston territory is currently in development, validating demand across the metro.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 100
- Rent
- $400.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owner is focusing on franchise system growth and is transitioning this compa
- Transition Support
- Owner/franchisor will provide up to 30 days of hands-on transition training covering daily operations, scheduling, equipment use, client management, and introductions to existing staff, vendors, and clients. As a franchisee, you also receive continued access to the franchise operating system, brand standards, and direct support from the franchisor beyond the initial training period. This is not a hand-off and walk-away — you are joining an active franchise network with ongoing support infrastructure already in place.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2436272
- Listing Views
- 1955
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