The Driveway Company of Des Moines – Turnaround Opportunity
Business Description
Established residential driveway repair and concrete services business serving the Des Moines market. The Company operates under The Driveway Company brand and benefits from strong brand recognition and a long operating history.
Services include concrete replacement, mudjacking and leveling, and crack and joint sealing, primarily serving residential customers.
The Des Moines operation is currently underutilized, generating approximately $150,000 in revenue in 2025. However, the market has historically supported significantly higher revenue levels, including approximately $500,000 to $700,000 in more recent periods and up to approximately $1.4 million in prior peak years.
The decline in performance is primarily attributed to reduced marketing activity, limited staffing, and operational disruption associated with the owner’s declining health and subsequent passing, rather than a lack of underlying demand.
This represents a clear turnaround and rebuild opportunity for an owner-operator or contractor to reestablish marketing, rebuild crews, and scale operations in an established market.
The business includes exclusive territorial rights across Nebraska and Iowa, providing additional opportunity for expansion beyond the Des Moines market.
This is not an asset-driven acquisition, but rather an opportunity to acquire an established brand, customer base, and operating platform with demonstrated historical performance.
Services include concrete replacement, mudjacking and leveling, and crack and joint sealing, primarily serving residential customers.
The Des Moines operation is currently underutilized, generating approximately $150,000 in revenue in 2025. However, the market has historically supported significantly higher revenue levels, including approximately $500,000 to $700,000 in more recent periods and up to approximately $1.4 million in prior peak years.
The decline in performance is primarily attributed to reduced marketing activity, limited staffing, and operational disruption associated with the owner’s declining health and subsequent passing, rather than a lack of underlying demand.
This represents a clear turnaround and rebuild opportunity for an owner-operator or contractor to reestablish marketing, rebuild crews, and scale operations in an established market.
The business includes exclusive territorial rights across Nebraska and Iowa, providing additional opportunity for expansion beyond the Des Moines market.
This is not an asset-driven acquisition, but rather an opportunity to acquire an established brand, customer base, and operating platform with demonstrated historical performance.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 12
- Employees
- Current staffing is minimal due to reduced operational activity.
- Franchise
- This business is an established The Driveway company franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The business operates from a combined office and storage facility in Des Moines with a monthly lease of approximately $3,500. The location provides an established base of operations to support scheduling, equipment storage, and administrative functions.
Assets include trucks, trailers, and specialized equipment used for driveway repair, concrete work, and sealing services. While much of the equipment is fully depreciated, it remains functional for ongoing operations.
This is not an asset-driven acquisition, but rather an opportunity to acquire an established brand, market presence, and operating platform with significant growth potential. - Website
- https://www.thedrivewaycompanyofne-ia.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates in a large and established residential market driven by consistent demand for driveway repair, maintenance, and concrete services. The Des Moines metro area provides a strong base of residential properties requiring ongoing upkeep and repair.
Competition is fragmented among local contractors and smaller operators, with no single dominant provider. The Company benefits from established brand recognition and has historically demonstrated strong demand when supported by consistent marketing efforts. - Opportunities for Growth
- Significant growth opportunities exist through reestablishing consistent marketing efforts, which historically supported substantially higher revenue levels in the Des Moines market.
Additional opportunities include rebuilding staffing and operational capacity, increasing production volume, and focusing on higher-margin service lines such as repair, sealing, and leveling.
The business also benefits from exclusive territorial rights across Nebraska and Iowa, providing the ability to expand into additional markets beyond the current footprint.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Passing of original owner and transition of the business to new ownership.
- Transition Support
- The Seller is committed to providing transition support to assist in reestablishing operations, including guidance on customer acquisition, vendor relationships, and operational processes.
Operational and administrative support is available during the transition period to help a new owner restart and stabilize the business. - Financing Options
- No seller financing is available.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2372353
- Listing Views
- 494
Business Location
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