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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.

Cook County, IL

ASKING PRICE$5,800,000
GROSS REVENUE$5,200,000
CASH FLOW$650,000
SELLER FINANCINGYes

Business summary

Asking price$5,800,000
Gross annual revenue$5,200,000
Cash flow$650,000
FF&E$1,000,000
Inventory includedNo
Seller financingYes
Real estateNot applicable

About this opportunity

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 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.


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