Franchised Commercial Landscape Company, 25-Year Houston Operator with 3 Territories

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This is a franchised commercial landscaping company built over 25 years, operating three territories across the greater Houston metro. The core business is recurring commercial maintenance, roughly 75% to 80% of revenue, layered with irrigation, enhancements, spray and fertilization, and specialty add-on services. The owner started with one territory, a single mower, and neighborhood flyers in 1999 and grew it into a base of approximately 200 to 250 maintenance contracts served by about 40 W2 employees and eight crews.

The operation runs from two yards with an in-house mechanic and 27 owned vehicles and trailers, backed by experienced field leadership and crew leaders who carry much of the day-to-day operating load. That structure matters for a buyer: this is not a one-man show, and the recurring commercial base creates predictable revenue plus a natural upsell path into higher-margin enhancement work. The customer portfolio reportedly includes several large national brands, which lends credibility and stickiness.

The business sits inside a national franchise system the broker describes as best-in-class for training and support, so a new owner inherits both an operating playbook and brand recognition. 2025 revenue was about $3.5M with roughly $587K adjusted EBITDA, and 2026 is pacing toward $3.6M and around $869K EBITDA. Real estate is owned but not included in the $2,985,000 asking price and can be leased or purchased separately for $650,000.