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Week of July 16, 2026
3 DealsLegacy HVAC & Plumbing Contractor | $1.7M+ SDE & Real Estate
Midwest
Junk Removal: The $15B Fragmented Goldmine PE Platforms Are Quietly Rolling Up
Junk removal is a rare trifecta: recession-resistant demand, 50%+ labor turnover creating exit pressure on SMBs, and PE platforms paying 3.5x-4.5x SDE to consolidate a 21,000-company fragmented market. The shift from 80% residential to 30% commercial mix unlocks 15-20 point EBITDA margin expansion—making this a margin arbitrage play, not just a roll-up.. A complete acquisition playbook with market sizing, valuation benchmarks, deal flow analysis, and 0 real listings evaluated.
Dover Commercial Cleaning Franchise – $1.7M Revenue, 22-Year Track Record, Immediate 30% Equity
Strong cash flow and franchise support offset by customer concentration risk, labor compliance exposure, and valuation 30% below recent appraisal requiring explanation. Recommended only with verified financials and concentration mitigation.
Hudson Valley Electrical Contractor | 40-Year Track Record | $2.1M Revenue
Strong operational business with 40-year reputation trading at reasonable 1.59x revenue, but extremely thin post-debt cash flow ($43K), critical owner dependency in estimating/sales, and significant NY labor/regulatory risks require aggressive restructuring and owner transition commitment.
Legacy HVAC & Plumbing Contractor | $1.7M+ SDE & Real Estate
Strong recurring-revenue platform with excellent margins (63%+ gross, 20% SDE) and multi-trade differentiation, but priced at 5.8x SDE ($9.6M ask vs. $7.5-8.5M fair value). Real estate exclusion adds $3M to total transaction. Recommend at $8M business + $2.7M RE.
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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)
Master seller financing for business acquisitions. Learn typical terms, negotiation tactics, legal docs, and when to use seller carry vs SBA loans.
19 min readEvaluate Any Deal in Minutes
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Model deal structures with seller financing, earnouts, and equity rollovers.
Due Diligence
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