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Southeast Regional Cleaning Co.
Other Services — Residential Cleaning (Franchise) — Southeast US Metro Area
Analyzed in 63s18,420 input / 1,847 output tokensEst. cost: $0.31
Key Metrics
Asking Price
$275,000
Revenue
$660,000
SDE
$158,408
Multiple
1.74x
Customers
450
Employees
12
DealStats Market Comparison
Sector: Other Services | Size: $250K–$500K
| Metric | This Deal | Market Median | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDE Multiple | 1.74x | 2.80x | -37.9% |
| EBITDA Multiple | 2.05x | 3.40x | -39.7% |
| Revenue Multiple | 0.42x | 0.65x | -35.4% |
| Gross Margin | 52.3% | 48.0% | — |
| Net Margin | 24.0% | 18.5% | — |
Below Market
Why GO
- 1SDE multiple of 1.74x is well below the DealStats median of 2.8x for Other Services in the $250K–$500K size bucket — significant value for a buyer.
- 2Strong recurring revenue base with 450+ active residential customers, providing predictable monthly cash flow and low customer concentration risk.
- 3Franchise system provides a proven operational playbook, brand recognition, and ongoing marketing support — reducing execution risk for a first-time buyer.
Red Flags
- ⚠Owner's daughter is employed as office manager — key transition risk if she departs post-sale. Buyer should negotiate a 90-day transition employment agreement.
- ⚠Commercial lease has only 15 months remaining. Buyer must negotiate a lease extension or new lease before closing to avoid location risk.
- ⚠Bank statement analysis revealed undisclosed merchant cash advance (MCA) payments of approximately $4,670/month. Outstanding balance and payoff terms must be clarified before close.
Next Steps / Questions for Broker
- What is the current lease expiration date and has the landlord indicated willingness to extend or sign a new lease?
- Will your daughter (office manager) be available for a transition period of at least 90 days post-sale?
- Can you provide 24 months of bank statements for full revenue verification and deposit reconciliation?
- What is the outstanding balance on the Millstone Funding merchant cash advance, and will it be paid off at closing?
- What percentage of total revenue comes from your top 10 customers?
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