Pooler GA HVAC Franchise Branch - Residential & Light Commercial

$3.5M

Revenue

$535K

SDE

3.0x

Multiple

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This well-established HVAC services provider has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, dependable service, and long-standing customer trust. Serving both residential and light-commercial... Businesses Franchises Brokers Loading... 20+ Year HVAC Company w/ strong earnings and track record Pooler, GA (Chatham County) Previous Next Asking Price:$1,580,000 Cash Flow (SDE):$535,397 EBITDA:$490,070 Gross Revenue:$3,535,760 Established:2006 20+ Year HVAC Company w/ strong earnings and track record Business Description YoY Growth | Expansion Ready | In-Place Management Team This well-established HVAC services provider has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, dependable service, and long-standing customer trust. Serving both residential and light-commercial clients, the business provides a full range of heating, cooling, and related comfort solutions backed by a skilled, long-tenured team. A uniquely valuable aspect of this opportunity is that the location has been operated as a corporately owned branch under one of North America’s most recognized HVAC and plumbing companies —and is now being offered for sale to the public for the first time ever under the brand’s franchise system. The buyer will be grandfathered into a large, protected service area. With 2025 gross revenue just over $3.5 million, this operation delivers consistent cash flow, strong margins, and proven performance. The company benefits from a substantial base of repeat customers, long-standing maintenance agreements, and the credibility of a nationally supported brand with enterprise-grade systems, centralized marketing programs, and professional training resources. Ownership of this business is structured for an Executive Level Owner/Operator, enabling a new owner to maintain strategic oversight rather than hands-on technical involvement. A capable general manager and reliable operations team ensure smooth day-to-day performance, making this a turnkey acquisition with minimal operational transition. Another compelling advantage: the corporate seller is offering up to 50% seller financing at 8% interest over a 10-year term to a well-qualified buyer—an extremely rare opportunity in the home services sector that significantly lowers capital requirements and enhances ROI. The business is well-positioned for continued growth through expanded service offerings, increased marketing investment, and optimization of recurring revenue programs. This is an ideal acquisition for an investor, industry executive, or strategic buyer seeking a scalable, established platform in the residential services sector—made even more attractive by its unusually large protected territory and exceptional seller financing terms. * Images used are not actual images of the business, but general photos representative of an HVAC business. Ad#:2516010 Detailed Information Employees: 12 Full-time General Manager in place Facilities: The business operates from a 5,000 sq. ft. facility that includes office, warehouse, and service areas. Assets include a well-maintained fleet of branded service vehicles, diagnostic and installation equipment, tools, and inventory necessary for full HVAC operations. All FF&E is in good working order and sufficient to support current and future growth without significant additional investment. Competition: The business benefits from national brand marketing, digital advertising, and a strong local reputation. Consistent lead flow is driven by repeat customers, referrals, and maintenance programs. It outperforms competitors through superior customer service, rapid response times, and experienced, certified technicians who deliver dependable, high-quality work. Growth & Expansion: Significant opportunities exist to expand revenue through additional marketing, new service offerings, and increased participation in maintenance membership programs. The strong regional reputation and scalable systems make it ideal for growth into neighboring markets or add-on acquisitions. The business is well-positioned for continued expansion under new ownership. Financing: Seller financing available Up to 50% seller financing available for well qualified buyers Support & Training: The franchisor provides comprehensive onboarding, including training in operations, marketing, and management. Ongoing field support and performance guidance ensure a smooth transition and continued success for a new owner with or without industry experience. Reason for Selling: The sale is part of the franchisor’s strategic plan to transition corporate Franchise: This business is an established franchise Business Location Location: Pooler, GA Real Estate: Leased Building SF: 5,625 Rent: $4,531.00 Demographic Information for Pooler Area Household Income Population Age Population Trend Population by Race/Ethnicity BizBuySell EDGE Financial Benchmarks for Georgia HVAC Businesses Gross Revenue Benchmarks Cash Flow (SDE) Benchmarks EBITDA Benchmarks BizBuySell EDGE Listing Statistics Saved This Listing Listing Last Updated Appeared in Search Listing Detail Views BizBuySell EDGE Know the True Market Value Before You Make an Offer Get valuation data to negotiate with confidence. Get a Valuation Report Business Listed By: Erin Gilliam Power of Pluck View My Listings Phone Number 423-805-9976 Voice only (no SMS) Ad#:2516010 The information in this listing has been provided by the business seller or representative stated above. 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Why we like it

Earnings quality is strong for the category at $535K SDE on $3.5M revenue, roughly a 15% owner-earnings margin, with EBITDA of $490K close behind suggesting limited owner add-back gymnastics. The 22-year track record and maintenance agreement base mean this is repeat, recurring demand rather than one-off project lumpiness.
HVAC is about as recession-resistant as home services gets because heating and cooling systems fail regardless of the economy and replacement is non-discretionary. The maintenance membership programs create a contracted revenue floor and predictable service calls, which smooths cash flow through downturns.
The protected territory under a major national brand gives this business enterprise-grade marketing, centralized lead flow, and brand credibility that an independent shop of this size could never afford. Being grandfathered into a large protected service area is a durable competitive advantage that limits new franchise competition inside the footprint.
An in-place full-time general manager and a 12-person tenured team mean a new owner does not need to be an HVAC technician to operate this. That separates this from typical owner-operator HVAC deals where the seller is the most important technician and creates real key-person risk on day one.
The seller financing terms are the kicker: up to 50% at 8% over 10 years from the corporate seller is genuinely rare in home services. That lowers the equity check to roughly $790K, dramatically improves cash-on-cash returns, and signals the seller's confidence in the cash flow holding up post-close.

How to improve it

Audit and aggressively grow the maintenance membership base in the first 90 days, since recurring agreements are the highest-margin, most defensible revenue line. Set conversion targets on every install and service call to push one-time customers into recurring plans and build a predictable cash flow floor.
Layer in plumbing and electrical service offerings given the brand is a recognized HVAC and plumbing company. Cross-selling existing customers into adjacent trades raises revenue per account without new customer acquisition cost and leverages the trucks already on the road.
Increase marketing spend strategically within the protected territory to capture share, since the listing flags marketing as underinvested. Track cost-per-lead and close rate by channel so incremental ad dollars are measured against booked revenue, not just lead volume.
Tighten technician utilization and dispatch efficiency to lift revenue per truck. With 12 employees and a fixed fleet, small gains in jobs-per-day-per-tech flow almost entirely to the bottom line given the largely fixed cost base.
Implement disciplined pricing and replacement-vs-repair playbooks to drive higher-ticket equipment installs. Installs carry better margins than service calls, and a structured good-better-best presentation process can meaningfully raise average ticket.
Use the platform for tuck-in acquisitions of smaller independent HVAC shops in neighboring markets. The brand systems, GM bench, and protected territory model make this an ideal roll-up base where you buy local competitors and fold them into your back office.
Negotiate or extend the facility lease terms to lock in occupancy cost, since rent is $4,531/month on a leased building. Securing a longer lease or option to renew protects against landlord leverage once the business is dependent on the location.

Diligence notes

Scrutinize the franchise agreement in full before anything else, including royalty rates, marketing fees, territory protection language, transfer terms, and renewal conditions. The economics shown are pre-franchise-fee in some readings, so confirm whether the $535K SDE is net of all royalty and brand fees the new franchisee will owe going forward.
Verify the revenue and cash flow with tax returns and bank statements, paying attention to whether 2025's $3.5M is a one-time peak or a sustainable run rate. Confirm the SDE add-backs are legitimate and that EBITDA of $490K reflects true normalized operating profit.
Quantify the recurring maintenance agreement base in dollars, count, renewal rate, and remaining term. The durability thesis rests heavily on these contracts, so understand how much of the $3.5M is genuinely recurring versus episodic project work.
Assess the general manager and key technician retention risk, including comp, tenure, non-competes, and likelihood of staying post-sale. Since the deal is sold as executive-owner-operable, the entire model collapses if the GM or senior techs walk after close.
Stress test the seller financing terms and qualification requirements, including any personal guarantee, security interest, and what happens to the note if the franchise relationship sours. Understand the franchisor's motivation for selling a profitable corporate branch and whether that strategic shift creates any conflict with the carried note.

Source

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