RetailRare opportunity to acquire a franchise business with 48 years of operating history in a growing market. Most new business arrives through referrals and repeat customers, so paid acquisition remains an untapped lever. Revenue is diversified across residential and commercial accounts, with no single customer representing a significant concentration. The business operates on modern software for scheduling, invoicing, and customer management, so a new owner inherits clean data and repeatable processes. The team is cross-trained across functions, so operations do not depend on any single employee. The company has expanded its service area gradually over time and now serves customers throughout the surrounding counties. The business maintains an excellent reputation, reflected in its ratings across the major review platforms. The Lincoln market continues to grow, and demand for franchise services has remained resilient through economic cycles. The owner has stepped back from daily operations in recent years, and the business now runs semi-absentee. Performance has been consistent year over year, with the most recent period among the strongest in the company's history. The owner's role can be learned by a motivated buyer during the training period; industry experience is helpful but not essential. Detailed financials, tax returns, and supporting schedules are available to qualified buyers after an NDA. The local market is fragmented, positioning this business well for a buyer pursuing a consolidation strategy. A balanced mix of one-time projects and repeat engagements smooths revenue through the year and reduces seasonality risk. Marketing spend is modest, leaving obvious headroom for a buyer who invests in digital advertising. The business has grown organically with virtually no paid advertising for most of its history, a testament to the strength of its reputation. All equipment is well-maintained and included in the sale, with no significant capital expenditures anticipated in the near term. The fundamentals are in place for a new owner to grow well beyond current levels.
Up to 15% carried at 6.5% over 3 years for qualified buyers.
Partners are divesting to focus on other holdings.
The business occupies a 2,740 sq ft commercial space; the space is well-maintained and fully equipped.
The local market is fragmented; this business is among the most established names in its trade area.
Untapped opportunities include e-commerce, service agreements, and referral partnerships.
Modeling Established Franchise Operating Since 1978 · $919K
Asking price is $919K. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
Open the full Deal AnalyzerLincoln, NE · Source: AI estimate (Claude) · general knowledge.
AI-estimated comparable ranges from general market knowledge · as of 2026-08-04 · AI estimate (Claude) · general market knowledge. Reference only, not verified market data or a valuation.
Rough AI estimate for a mid-sized independent retail store in the Lincoln metro, not verified market data and not an appraisal; retail margins vary widely by subsector so the ranges are kept broad.
The documents below open to qualified buyers in the secure data room after a signed NDA.