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Sunbelt Atlanta Business Brokers

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At Sunbelt Atlanta our team is made up of seasoned professionals with more than 90 years of collective experience selling companies. Our backgrounds and industry experience are as varied as the companies we represent. Some come from main-street, some from Wall Street. Collectively, we have closed hundreds of transactions and the companies we have sold range in size from $100,000 to $50,000,000 in revenue and span all industries. 

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Cleaning & Janitorial Business Brokers in Atlanta & Georgia

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Selling Your Cleaning & Janitorial Business in Atlanta & Georgia

Many cleaning and janitorial business owners begin thinking about selling long before they’re ready to act. You may be profitable but managing staffing challenges, contract renewals, and operational consistency. Others are ready to transition after years of overseeing crews, schedules, and client expectations.

Selling a cleaning or janitorial business involves far more than finding a buyer. Owners must consider valuation, timing, confidentiality, and how a sale may impact employees and contracted clients. In a market like Atlanta—where recurring-revenue service businesses are in high demand—it’s especially important to control how and when your business is presented.

A structured, confidential sales process allows you to explore your options without disrupting operations or alerting staff, competitors, or clients prematurely.

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Common Questions Cleaning & Janitorial Business Owners Ask Before Selling

When cleaning and janitorial business owners begin exploring a sale, the questions are often similar—but the answers depend on contract stability, customer retention, and how dependent the business is on the owner.

  • What is my cleaning or janitorial business worth in today’s market?

  • Can I sell my business without clients or employees finding out?

  • How long does it typically take to sell a cleaning business?

  • Should I stabilize contracts or grow revenue before selling?

  • Will I need to stay involved after the sale?

Addressing these questions early helps protect value and reduce disruption during the transition.

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How Cleaning & Janitorial Businesses
Are Typically Valued

Most cleaning and janitorial businesses are valued based on adjusted earnings, not revenue alone. A professional valuation normalizes expenses, identifies owner add-backs, and evaluates how transferable and scalable the business is.

Contract length and renewal history

Customer retention and concentration

Staffing stability and supervision systems

Service mix (commercial, residential, specialty)

Two cleaning companies with similar revenue can command very different values depending on contract quality, retention rates, management depth, and operational systems. A professional valuation provides a realistic view of what your business may command in today’s market—and what improvements can increase value before going to market.

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Working with a Cleaning & Janitorial Business Broker Who Represents Sellers

When selling a cleaning or janitorial company, representation matters. Sunbelt Atlanta works exclusively on behalf of business owners—not as a passive listing intermediary. Our role is to protect your confidentiality, position your business correctly, and manage the transaction from start to finish.

What We Do for Cleaning & Janitorial Sellers

  • Prepare your cleaning business for market and buyer positioning

  • Maintain strict confidentiality with controlled buyer access

  • Identify, screen, and qualify serious cleaning and janitorial buyers

  • Manage negotiations and optimize deal structure

  • Guide you through due diligence and closing milestones

The result is a smoother process, fewer distractions, and stronger leverage during negotiations.
Service Industry Specialist

Doreen Morgan

Owner & Managing Director

Doreen owns Sunbelt Atlanta and is one of the leading M&A Advisors in the United States with over 200 transactions since 2005.

Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Cleaning & Janitorial Business?

There is no single “perfect” time to sell a cleaning or janitorial business—but there are periods when strong contract retention, buyer demand, and owner readiness align. Many owners begin with a conversation, not a commitment, to better understand valuation, timing, and next steps.

If you’re considering selling a cleaning or janitorial business in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, an experienced cleaning business broker can help you evaluate your options and plan a smart path forward.

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Ready to take the next step? Fill out the form below, and let’s explore how we can help you achieve your goals. From buying and selling to growing your business, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s make success happen—together.

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