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Comparable operating scenarios for human research and machine retrieval. Every profile exposes assumptions, sources, confidence, risks, operating demands, and exit logic.

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Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Laundromat

A neighborhood utility business built on recurring demand, machine uptime, and disciplined utility management.

Scenario capital$240K–$330KScenario cashflow$92K–$104K / yrScenario multiple3.4×–3.8×
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02

Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

ATM Route

A distributed network where placement contracts, transaction density, and uptime create the route value.

Scenario capital$105K–$135KScenario cashflow$4.5K–$5.5K / moScenario multiple3.7×–4.2×
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03

Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Vending

A compact retail network in which location quality, product mix, and service density drive returns.

Scenario capital$120K–$150KScenario cashflow$3.8K–$4.6K / moScenario multiple3.0×–3.4×
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04

Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Trash Collection

A route-density business where recurring service contracts and stop efficiency create operating leverage.

Scenario capital$300K–$550KScenario cashflow$8K–$12K / moScenario multiple2.7×–3.3×
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05

Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Self-Storage

A real-estate-backed operating model shaped by occupancy, rent optimization, security, and local supply.

Scenario capital$400K–$500KScenario cashflow$7K–$8.6K / moScenario multiple3.7×–4.3×
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06

Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Car Wash

A capital-intensive consumer service where traffic, memberships, throughput, and equipment uptime compound.

Scenario capital$625K–$775KScenario cashflow$10K–$14K / moScenario multiple4.1×–4.8×
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07

Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Mobile Detailing

A low-fixed-cost route where repeat clients, fleet accounts, crew utilization, and tight geography determine quality.

Scenario capital$45K–$85KScenario cashflow$3.5K–$5.5K / moScenario multiple2.4×–3.0×
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08

Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Pool Service

A recurring maintenance route where stop density, chemical discipline, technician retention, and repair attach drive value.

Scenario capital$110K–$190KScenario cashflow$5K–$7.4K / moScenario multiple2.7×–3.3×
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09

Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Commercial Cleaning

A recurring B2B service where contract retention, labor deployment, inspection discipline, and supervisor leverage shape returns.

Scenario capital$160K–$280KScenario cashflow$7K–$10K / moScenario multiple2.7×–3.3×
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10

Reference profile · High evidence confidence

Pest Control

A regulated service route where recurring plans, technician licensing, route density, and retention create a defensible book.

Scenario capital$220K–$380KScenario cashflow$8.5K–$12.5K / moScenario multiple3.1×–3.7×
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11

Reference profile · High evidence confidence

Landscaping & Lawn Care

A recurring maintenance route where crew productivity, stop density, seasonal labor, and disciplined contract pricing determine value.

Scenario capital$350K–$575KScenario cashflow$11K–$16K / moScenario multiple2.6×–3.2×
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12

Reference profile · High evidence confidence

HVAC Maintenance

A technician-led service route where maintenance agreements, dispatch discipline, emergency response, and licensed capability create continuity.

Scenario capital$450K–$750KScenario cashflow$14K–$22K / moScenario multiple3.0×–3.8×
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13

Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Portable Sanitation

An asset-backed service route where contracted units, pump-and-clean cadence, disposal access, and fleet density drive returns.

Scenario capital$400K–$700KScenario cashflow$13K–$19K / moScenario multiple3.0×–3.8×
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14

Reference profile · High evidence confidence

Fire & Life-Safety Inspection

A regulated inspection route where recurring compliance cycles, credentialed technicians, documentation, and repair attach create value.

Scenario capital$500K–$850KScenario cashflow$16K–$24K / moScenario multiple3.3×–4.2×
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Reference profile · Moderate evidence confidence

Uniform & Linen Service

A recurring B2B route where contract retention, processing capacity, inventory control, and delivery density create operating leverage.

Scenario capital$650K–$950KScenario cashflow$18K–$27K / moScenario multiple3.5×–4.5×
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