Listing ID: 84011

Business Overview

Dog waste removal may be dirty work, but it’s a growing business for local communities and the potential is huge because busy dog owners are willing to pay someone else to clean up after their dogs. If you’re up for the challenge, you have the potential to build on this successful business as a dog waste removal specialist. This established franchise has a proven model providing highly rated customer service and ranking high on online searches. This company has long standing higher end clientele as well as a steady flow of referrals and new requests for service serving both Residential and Commercial customers.

• Low cost to own your business and make a living.
• It’s an easy business to operate.
• You don’t need any special education or training.
• Great business for business owners of any age.
• Environmentally sound because it protects groundwater, reduces bacteria and prevents air-borne contaminants.

Financial

  • Asking Price: $75,000
  • Cash Flow: $52,000
  • Gross Revenue: $211,000
  • EBITDA: N/A
  • FF&E: $30,000
  • Inventory: $25,000
  • Inventory Included: N/A
  • Established: 2008

Detailed Information

  • Property Owned or Leased:N/A
  • Property Included:N/A
  • Building Square Footage:N/A
  • Lot Size:N/A
  • Total Number of Employees:3
  • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment:N/A
About The Facility:

The business is managed from the owner’s home as services are provided on site. (Home Based)

Is Support & Training Included:

Seller will provide training to help the purchaser take over providing a smooth transition while learning the business and its operating activities, gaining and understanding of the customers and vendor partners.

Purpose For Selling:

Seller wants to focus on other business interests

Pros and Cons:

There are a few competing businesses out there, all of which are relatively small. The industry has great growth potential as the current penetration of the market is relatively small.

Opportunities and Growth:

There is room to grow by adding staff and committing to a sales and marketing strategy to strategically target new business opportunities.

Home Based:

This Business Is Home Based

Established Franchise:

This Business Is An Established Franchise

Additional Info

The business was established in 2008, making the business 14 years old.
The sale doesn't include inventory valued at $25,000*, which ins't included in the suggested price.

Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?

There are all kinds of reasons people resolve to sell companies. Nevertheless, the true factor vs the one they tell you may be 2 absolutely different things. As an example, they might state "I have too many other commitments" or "I am retiring". For many sellers, these factors are valid. However, for some, these may simply be justifications to attempt to conceal the reality of changing demographics, increased competition, current reduction in revenues, or a variety of various other reasons. This is why it is extremely crucial that you not count completely on a seller's word, yet instead, utilize the seller's solution along with your overall due diligence. This will paint an extra practical image of the business's existing circumstance.

Existing Debts and Future Obligations

If the existing business is in debt, which numerous companies are, then you will certainly have reason to consider this when valuating/preparing your deal. Numerous companies borrow money in order to cover points like stock, payroll, accounts payable, so on and so forth. Bear in mind that sometimes this can indicate that revenue margins are too small. Lots of businesses fall under a revolving door of taking on debt as a way to pay back various other loans. In addition to debts, there may also be future obligations to think about. There might be an outstanding lease on equipment or the structure where the business resides. The business may have existing agreements with vendors that should be satisfied or may lead to penalties if terminated early.

Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics

Exactly how do businesses in the location attract new clients? Many times, companies have repeat clients, which develop the core of their everyday profits. Particular factors such as new competition growing up around the location, roadway building and construction, as well as employee turn over can affect repeat consumers and negatively influence future revenues. One crucial thing to consider is the area of the business. Is it in an extremely trafficked shopping center, or is it hidden from the highway? Certainly, the more individuals that see the business regularly, the greater the possibility to develop a returning customer base. A last idea is the basic location demographics. Is the business placed in a densely populated city, or is it situated on the outskirts of town? Just how might the local typical house income impact future earnings potential?