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Why Cleaning Companies Command 15x EBITDA Multiples
In this episode of The Buyer & Seller Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down why cleaning and janitorial service businesses consistently achieve premium sale multiples of 12x to 16x EBITDA. Using a real case study of a regional commercial cleaning firm that sold for 15x EBITDA in late 2025, they explore the three structural advantages that drive multiples higher: pure recurring revenue, low capital intensity, and high customer retention. Lucas explains how a typical cleaning contract has a 90% renewal rate, requires less than $10,000 in equipment per route, and generates cash flow that buyers…
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