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Comprehensive deep dives: market sizing, valuation benchmarks, M&A trends, and real deal flow analysis for 12+ industries.
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Week of August 20, 2026
3 DealsHigh-Performing Restoration Franchise in Major Texas Market
Harris County, TX
Tree Care / Arborist Services: The $40B Consolidation Play PE Can't Ignore
Fragmented $39.5B market with 175,035 operators, 50+ PE platforms, and 3.4% CAGR creating perfect consolidation storm. Recurring plant health care (PHC) revenue driving 1.5x-2.5x valuation premiums. ISA-certified arborists scarce, labor-intensive, defensive moat.. A complete acquisition playbook with market sizing, valuation benchmarks, deal flow analysis, and 0 real listings evaluated.
Denver Welding & Fabrication Business — Strong Pipeline, Negative Buyer Cash Flow
Despite a strong revenue pipeline and turnkey operations, the reconstructed financials reveal negative buyer cash flow after debt service. The $900K asking price requires $83K in annual owner subsidy under SBA terms, making this deal unworkable without significant price reduction or equity injection.
Two Established Charcuterie Franchise Locations
High-growth catering franchise with strong corporate base and efficient model, but material concerns around undisclosed franchise fees, limited operating history (3 years), and significant Q4 revenue concentration warrant deep diligence before proceeding.
Dominant Dallas Plumbing Company: $5.5M Revenue, Regional Monopoly
Strong regional monopoly with verified market dominance, but asking price at 5.8x SDE vs. reconstructed 1.17M SDE creates 15% overvaluation. Real estate exclusion adds complexity. Recommend at $5.0M-$5.2M.
Level Up Your Deal Analysis
What Is a Deal Sheet? Definition, Examples & Templates (2026)
Learn what a deal sheet is, how it's used in M&A and small business acquisitions, and see real sample deal sheets with templates you can use today.
15 min readBusiness Valuation Multiples by Industry (2026 Data)
Complete business valuation multiples for 25+ industries. See current SDE and EBITDA multiples, profit margins, and what drives valuations higher or lower.
22 min readAsset Purchase Agreement vs Share Purchase Agreement: Complete Guide
Learn the critical differences between asset and share purchase agreements, tax implications, and when to use each structure to buy a business.
22 min readThe Complete Guide to Seller Financing a Business (2026)
Learn how seller financing works when buying a business, including seller note terms, down payments, interest, standby periods, SBA combinations, and due diligence.
19 min readEvaluate Any Deal in Minutes
Valuation Calculator
Calculate SDE, EBITDA, and estimated business value with industry-specific multiples.
SBA Loan Calculator
Model SBA 7(a) financing: monthly payments, DSCR, and amortization schedule.
Industry Compare
Compare industries side-by-side: multiples, margins, growth rates, and more.
SDE Calculator
Calculate seller's discretionary earnings from reported financials.
Deal Structure
Model deal structures with seller financing, earnouts, and equity rollovers.
Due Diligence
Interactive checklist covering financials, operations, legal, and market diligence.
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