NOT DISCLOSED, Illinois
| Asking Price |
$5,800,000 |
Year Established |
1971 |
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| Annual Revenue |
$5,500,000 |
Reason for Selling |
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| Annual P/L |
$0 |
Attention |
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| Annual Cash Flow |
$600,000 |
Listing Number |
1012870 |
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| # of Employees |
5 |
Business Category |
Services: Landscaping & Lawn Care |
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Business Overview:
This highly respected commercial landscape maintenance and snow & ice management company has built a dominant position within its market through more than five decades of continuous operation and long-standing municipal, commercial, and industrial relationships.
Founded in 1971 and strategically repositioned under current ownership as a purely commercial operation, the company generates 100% of its revenue from contracted B2B and government accounts — eliminating the volatility and collection challenges commonly associated with residential services.
The business operates on a highly predictable recurring-revenue model supported by one-to-five-year maintenance agreements, diversified customer relationships, and year-round operations spanning both landscape maintenance and winter snow management services.
With no dedicated sales force, the company has achieved its scale almost entirely through reputation, performance, and client retention — presenting a substantial upside opportunity for a growth-oriented buyer.
A significant owned fleet of dual-purpose trucks, loaders, skid steers, plows, and snow equipment supports operations across both seasonal divisions, maximizing equipment utilization and minimizing idle capital investment.
The company is supported by an experienced union workforce with strong retention, a stable operational structure, and sellers committed to ensuring a smooth ownership transition through extensive post-sale training and support.
This opportunity is exceptionally well suited for strategic acquirers, regional operators, private equity-backed consolidators, or entrepreneurs seeking a scalable platform business with durable recurring revenue and strong infrastructure already in place.
Business Highlights
100% commercial, municipal, and industrial customer base
No residential exposure
Recurring contracted revenue with agreements ranging from 1–5 years
Diversified customer portfolio with no meaningful account concentration
Counter-seasonal business model generating year-round revenue
Summer landscape maintenance and winter snow & ice management operations
More than 50 years of operating history and industry reputation
Strong municipal relationships and entrenched commercial accounts
Fast receivables conversion cycle with approximately 90% ACH/direct-transfer collections
Two strategically positioned operating facilities supporting broad market coverage
Significant owned fleet of trucks, skid steers, plows, and snow attachments
Dual-use equipment fleet maximizing year-round utilization
Experienced union workforce with strong retention
Lean operational structure with scalable infrastructure
No dedicated sales team currently in place, creating clear growth upside
Clean operating profile with no known litigation or operational liabilities
Sellers willing to provide 90–180 days of transition training and support
Ideal platform acquisition or strategic tuck-in opportunity
The owners are pursuing other opportunities and are seeking a qualified buyer to continue the company’s long-standing reputation and growth trajectory.
Property Features and Assets:
Market Competition and Expansion:
Additional Details:
- The property is Leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity