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Week of May 28, 2026
3 DealsA stunning state-of-art laundromat with a shopping center for sale
Garland, TX
Dumpster Rental: Roll-Up Ready, Recession-Resistant, and Ripe for Consolidation
The dumpster rental industry is a fragmented, asset-heavy, recurring-revenue goldmine trading at 3.0x-5.0x SDE with 200+ independent operators and PE platforms aggressively consolidating. Infrastructure spending, residential renovation activity, and regulatory tailwinds are driving 5.7% annual growth in a market where the top 2 players control just 20.3% share. Labor inflation is culling weak operators while digital-first models command premium multiples.. A complete acquisition playbook with market sizing, valuation benchmarks, deal flow analysis, and 0 real listings evaluated.
Express Mini-Blind Window Cleaning - Sacramento Area Window & Blind Washing Business
35-year-old home-based window cleaning business with strong cash flow ($117K SDE) but significant operational and transfer risks. Seller's $160K claimed cash flow appears unrealistic given 2 FT employees and industry economics. Fair value ~$140K-$160K (1.2-1.4x reconstructed SDE). Recommend conditional offer contingent on complete financial verification, customer concentration analysis, and employee retention agreements.
Louisville Plumbing Service Business: $1.8M Revenue, Strong Cash Flow, 18-Year Track Record
Strong financials and reasonable valuation undermined by critical information gaps. Approve only after verifying employee roster, customer concentration, revenue mix, and license transferability.
Garland TX Laundromat + Shopping Center – $4.75M Mixed-Use Investment
Negative cash flow under SBA financing (-$172K/year), unproven revenue claims ($756K reported vs. laundromat-only capacity), and impossible valuation metrics (11x SDE, 6.3x revenue) disqualify this deal despite attractive real estate fundamentals.
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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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