FlipSheet's industry exit guides walk Main Street owners through selling without a broker — covering car wash, HVAC, and laundromat exits. Each post breaks down valuation multiples, what buyers look for, and the document-by-document path to closing.
See the five factors buyers evaluate—clean financials, owner independence, customer concentration, growth potential, and location—before making an offer.
For sub-$5M owners, learn how to value, prepare a CIM, reach qualified buyers, and manage a $99/mo listing while avoiding a broker commission.
Compare car wash and laundromat acquisitions through valuation multiples, operating differences, recurring revenue quality, and exit considerations for Main Street buyers.
Car washes with strong recurring membership revenue sell at 8–10% EBITDA multiples and 2.5–4× SDE. Learn what drives the multiple, who buys them, and how to close without paying broker commission.
Laundromats sell at 2.5–3.5× SDE, but coin-op vs. card-reader mix, lease terms, and machine age move the multiple. Here's exactly how to value and sell yours without a broker.
HVAC businesses with recurring maintenance contracts command 3–4× SDE multiples. Learn how to document contract value, attract the right buyers, and close without paying 10% commission.