Commercial Cleaning
Bigger contracts, bigger checks, longer retention
Commercial cleaning businesses provide janitorial services to offices, retail stores, medical facilities, and other commercial properties. Contracts are typically monthly and run for years, providing highly predictable revenue. This is the scaled-up version of residential cleaning with larger contracts and stickier clients.
Avg Revenue
$400K
Profit Margin
20%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 3x
Startup Cost
$15K - $50K
Difficulty
3/5
How It Works
Win contracts with property managers, offices, and facilities through bidding and networking. Deploy cleaning crews nightly or on a set schedule. Contracts range from $500/month for small offices to $10K+/month for large facilities. Revenue is highly predictable with multi-year agreements.
Revenue Range
Real Acquisitions in This Category
SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 561720 · Janitorial Services
Deal Size Distribution
Deal Flow Over Time
Financing Profile
Recent Comparable Deals
| Closed | State | Loan | Implied deal | Jobs | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | FL | $75K | $88K | 2 | — |
| Dec 2025 | TX | $350K | $412K | 8 | Window Genie |
| Dec 2025 | IN | $143K | $168K | 10 | — |
| Dec 2025 | CA | $614K | $722K | 8 | — |
| Nov 2025 | TX | $850K | $1.0M | 48 | — |
| Nov 2025 | MN | $702K | $826K | 4 | — |
| Nov 2025 | KS | $191K | $225K | 1 | — |
| Nov 2025 | CA | $155K | $182K | 1 | — |
| Sep 2025 | FL | $50K | $59K | 2 | — |
| Sep 2025 | FL | $690K | $812K | 2 | — |
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.
Pros
- +Long-term contracts provide predictable recurring revenue
- +Higher revenue per client than residential
- +Night/weekend work means less competition for labor
- +Scalable with systematic crew deployment
Cons
- -Competitive bidding can drive margins down
- -Losing one large contract can significantly impact revenue
- -Managing multiple crews across locations is complex
Best For
Operators who can build relationships with property managers and scale teams
Operating Costs
Labor is 50-60% of revenue, plus cleaning supplies, equipment, vehicle costs, insurance, and bidding/sales costs.
SBA Financing Estimator
Adjust the deal — see if it cash flows after debt service
Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.
Where to Buy
Find commercial cleaning and janitorial businesses for sale
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Acquisition Score
Scores margin (30), entry multiple (25), SBA market depth (20), category risk (15), and deal momentum (10). Higher = better acquisition candidate.
Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Buy price
- $800K–$1.2M
Buyer's Toolkit
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