If you own a commercial cleaning or janitorial company in Chattanooga and have started wondering what comes next, Investera Holdings would like to talk. We are a Michigan family-operated buyer that acquires service businesses and keeps them running – not a broker looking for a listing, and not a passive fund parking money. When we buy a janitorial company, we install strong operating systems and a dedicated management layer so the business keeps serving its accounts long after the founder steps back. If you have been searching for a way to sell my commercial cleaning business in Chattanooga to someone who will protect what you built, that is exactly the kind of handoff we do.
Why Chattanooga owners are thinking about selling now
Chattanooga’s commercial base keeps expanding – the downtown office towers on Cameron Hill and along Market Street, the coworking and startup space of the Innovation District, the medical campuses of Erlanger, CHI Memorial and Parkridge, and the sprawling distribution and manufacturing footprint at Enterprise South where Volkswagen and Amazon operate. Every one of those buildings needs nightly cleaning, and that demand is remarkably steady. For an owner who has spent years winning and keeping those contracts, this is a strong moment to think about a transition on your own terms rather than waiting until you are worn down.
At the same time, staffing a janitorial crew across East Brainerd, Hamilton Place, downtown and the North Shore has gotten harder, and many founder-run companies carry the whole operation on one person’s shoulders. Labor is tight, insurance and supply costs have climbed, and the largest national and regional cleaning brands are competing for the same accounts. Selling now, while your contracts are healthy and your reputation is intact, lets you capture the value you built instead of watching it erode.
Who we buy in the Chattanooga area
We are not trying to buy every cleaning company in Hamilton County. We look for a specific kind of business – one with recurring work, a real team, and a good name in town.
- Recurring or contract revenue – regular janitorial routes, not one-off jobs
- Roughly $500K+ in revenue or SDE (close counts)
- A capable crew and supervisors who can run day-to-day work
- A solid reputation with Chattanooga-area building owners and property managers
- An owner open to a clean handoff or staying on for a season
If most of that sounds like your company, it is worth a conversation – even if you are a year or two from deciding. The earlier we talk, the smoother a future transition tends to be.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We buy directly, so you do not pay a broker’s commission out of your proceeds – the conversation is between you and the people who will actually run the business.
A confidential process. Your employees, customers and competitors hear nothing until you are ready; early talks stay strictly between us.
Creative deal structures. Cash at close, a stay-on role, seller financing or an earnout – we shape terms around what you need, not a rigid template.
Operators, not a fund. We are a family that runs cleaning and facility companies ourselves – CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services – so we understand routes, wages and account retention firsthand.
How the process works
The path is simple and unhurried. We start with a confidential phone call to learn about your accounts, your team and what you want out of a sale. If it is a fit, we sign an NDA and look at a few years of financials to understand the business. From there we present a straightforward offer and a plan for the handoff. Because we are the actual buyer, you are never negotiating through a middleman, and you always know exactly who you are dealing with.
We will take care of what you built
After close, we protect what makes your company work. We install proven systems for scheduling, quality control and hiring, and we put a dedicated general manager in charge so the business runs without depending on you. Your crews keep their jobs, your customers keep their service, and your name in the Chattanooga market stays in good standing. We are buying to operate for the long haul, not to strip and flip.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire commercial cleaning / janitorial businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my commercial cleaning business worth in Chattanooga?
Most healthy janitorial companies trade in a range of roughly 2.5 to 4 times SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings). Where you land depends on how much revenue is under contract, customer concentration, crew stability and margins. This is a typical range, not a guarantee – we will walk through the specifics of your numbers together.
Will you keep this confidential?
Yes. Nothing is shared with your employees, customers or competitors during early talks. We sign an NDA before reviewing any financials, and we move at a pace that keeps your business steady.
Are there any broker fees or commissions?
No. We are the direct buyer, so there is no broker taking a cut of your proceeds. What we agree on is what you receive at close.
Can I stay involved after selling?
If you would like to. Some owners want a clean exit, others prefer to stay on for a transition or a longer role. We are flexible – but our systems and management team mean the business does not require you to stay.
How long does a sale usually take?
A straightforward deal often closes in roughly 30 to 90 days from our first serious conversation. We can move faster or slower depending on what works for you.
What areas around Chattanooga do you buy in?
We look across Hamilton County and the surrounding area, including East Ridge, Red Bank, Hixson, Ooltewah, Cleveland and Fort Oglethorpe. If your accounts are in the Greater Chattanooga region, we would like to talk.
Start a confidential conversation
If you have been curious what a sale might look like, let’s have a low-key, confidential conversation – no pressure and no obligation. Reach out to Investera Holdings and we will listen first, tell you honestly whether it is a fit, and move only at your pace. When you are ready to sell your commercial cleaning business in Chattanooga to people who will keep it running well, we are here.