The Deal Sheet
2026-08-20
The Small Business Acquisition Newsletter
The Small Business Acquisition Newsletter
Weekly Deal Roundup
3 Deals We're Watching
Week of Week of August 20, 2026
01 — Deal of the Week
The Standout Listing
High-Performing Restoration Franchise in Major Texas Market ↗
Harris County, TX
$6,121,746
Revenue
$2,553,148
Cash Flow
$6,000,000
Asking Price
This Houston-area restoration franchise is pricing itself below its annual revenue at just 2.35x cash flow—a remarkable multiple for a business throwing off $2.5M+ in annual cash flow. The Greater Houston market offers massive tailwinds with its exposure to hurricane season, industrial activity, and one of the nation's fastest-growing metros. With strong commercial relationships and an established referral network in property restoration, this is a classic infrastructure play in a market that will always need emergency response services. The cash-on-cash return potential here is exceptional for a buyer with access to SBA financing or private equity backing.
Verdict: Rare combination of scale, cash flow, and market positioning in a recession-resistant vertical
Verdict: Rare combination of scale, cash flow, and market positioning in a recession-resistant vertical
◉ DEAL OF THE WEEK
02 — Also Worth Watching
Runner-Up Deals
Specialty Apparel Finance & Inventory Planning Company – Macon, GA ↗
Macon, GA
$17,190,000
Revenue
$1,115,000
Cash Flow
$5,120,000
Asking Price
Our take: At $17.2M in revenue with just 3 employees, this remote advisory firm operates at the intersection of finance and fashion with surgical precision—generating $371K in cash flow per employee. The 4.6x cash flow multiple is reasonable given the specialized niche (independent menswear boutiques) and the capital efficiency of a services model with minimal overhead.
Verdict: High-margin, location-independent business with deep industry moat and extreme operational leverage
Verdict: High-margin, location-independent business with deep industry moat and extreme operational leverage
15-Yr Old DOMINANT Plumbing Biz FOR SALE/5.5M Gross/1.2M EBITDA ↗
Dallas, TX
$5,489,000
Revenue
$1,300,000
Cash Flow
$5,750,000
Asking Price
Our take: Ranked #1 in its region for 11 straight years with zero meaningful competition within 60-100 miles—this is a textbook local monopoly serving 1,000+ active customers across residential, commercial, and municipal work. At 4.4x cash flow with 23 employees and established infrastructure, it's priced for a strategic buyer looking to dominate a protected territory.
Verdict: Geographic moat meets operational scale in a fragmented, essential services market
Verdict: Geographic moat meets operational scale in a fragmented, essential services market
03 — Market Pulse
What We're Tracking
- • Texas dominates this week's dealflow with 3 of the top deals—restoration, plumbing, and HVAC operators are all capitalizing on the state's population growth, favorable business climate, and increasing climate-related service demand
- • Cash flow multiples are compressing across trades businesses, with several deals priced between 2-5x EBITDA as buyers gain confidence in blue-collar recession resistance and recurring revenue models
- • Niche B2B service businesses (apparel finance, specialty filtration, AV production) are commanding premium valuations when they demonstrate deep client relationships and remote-capable operations with minimal overhead
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