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How a Commercial Janitorial Business Sold at 11 Times EBITDA
In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the sale of a regional commercial janitorial company that commanded an 11x EBITDA multiple, despite intense competition and low barriers to entry. They explore how the owner engineered the valuation through a mix of long-term contracts, high employee retention, and a niche focus on healthcare facilities. The discussion covers why buyers pay up for recurring revenue in service businesses, the role of key person risk, and how the deal structure included an earn-out tied to client retention. Lucas and Luna also compare this to lower-multiple sales in…
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