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Comprehensive deep dives: market sizing, valuation benchmarks, M&A trends, and real deal flow analysis for 12+ industries.
Acquisition Briefs
Business-level analysis: reconstructed P&L, valuation triangulation, risk scoring, and 100-day integration plans.
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Valuation calculator, SBA loan modeler, and industry comparison — the tools you need to evaluate any deal.
Week of October 15, 2026
3 DealsThriving Tick and Mosquito Control Business With Elite Retention
Detroit, MI
Vending Machine Routes: The Ultimate Passive-Income Play or Low-Margin Grind?
A $21.9B market fragmented across 15,867 operators is ripe for consolidation, driven by cashless payment adoption (71% of transactions), IoT optimization cutting labor costs 20-35%, and workplace demand recovery. Routes offer recession-resistant cash flow, but thin margins, location dependency, and capital intensity separate winners from losers.. A complete acquisition playbook with market sizing, valuation benchmarks, deal flow analysis, and 0 real listings evaluated.
$10M Southern California Plumbing Contractor — Strong Cash Flow, Institutional-Grade Infrastructure
Strong fundamentals with $1.8M EBITDA and institutional-grade operations, but stretched valuation at 6.1x EBITDA and critical licensing/working capital hurdles require experienced buyer with $1.5M+ liquidity.
Established Home Services Business – Air Duct, HVAC & Dryer Vent
Strong revenue ($1.74M) with healthy lead flow (45+ daily jobs) in a premium market, but weak SDE margins (13.3% vs. industry 18-25%) and heavy contractor reliance create execution risk.
Thriving Tick and Mosquito Control Business With Elite Retention
Strong specialty pest control acquisition at 0.68x SDE with recurring revenue model, proprietary methods, and clear growth runway through add-on services and route expansion.
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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