Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated company that buys service businesses and keeps them running. We are not a broker and not a passive fund. When we acquire a commercial cleaning or janitorial company in Fort Lauderdale, we install strong systems and a professional management layer, then run it for the long term. Our own portfolio, including CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services, shows how we operate businesses like yours every day. If you have spent years winning janitorial contracts across Broward County and want an exit that protects your crews and your reputation, we would like to talk.
Why Fort Lauderdale owners are thinking about selling now
Fort Lauderdale runs on cleanable square footage, and there is more of it every quarter. Downtown’s office towers along Las Olas Boulevard, the fast-growing Flagler Village arts and residential district, and the Class A parks up in the Cypress Creek and Uptown corridor near Executive Airport all need dependable nightly janitorial service. Add the medical facilities of Broward Health and Holy Cross, the hotels lining the beach and Las Olas, and the constant flow of visitors through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades, and you have a market where recurring cleaning contracts are genuinely sticky. Owners who built a book here sit on real, durable value.
At the same time, many local janitorial owners are tired. Labor is the hardest part of this trade, and staffing crews across a market that stretches from the beach to Plantation and Sunrise is relentless. Subtropical humidity, salt air, and the summer wet season drive constant demand for mold remediation, floor care, and post-storm cleanup, but they also drive turnover and wear. If you are doing payroll on Sunday night and covering call-outs yourself, selling to an operator who will professionalize the back office, not strip it, can be the cleanest way out.
Who we buy in the Fort Lauderdale area
We are a focused buyer, not a spray-and-pray acquirer. A Fort Lauderdale janitorial business tends to be a strong fit for us when it looks like this:
- Recurring or contract-based revenue from offices, medical, HOAs, or hospitality
- Around $500K+ in annual revenue or SDE (close is fine)
- A capable supervisor or crew leads who run routes without the owner
- A solid reputation across Broward County and clean client relationships
- An owner open to a clean handoff or staying on for a defined transition
If most of that describes your company, the conversation is worth having, even if you are still a year or two from deciding. We would rather build a relationship early than pressure a fast deal.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We buy directly, so there is no listing commission carved out of your proceeds and no middleman steering the deal toward whoever pays them.
A confidential process. Your crews, clients, and competitors hear nothing until you are ready. Early talks stay strictly between us and you.
Creative deal structures. We can shape terms around cash at close, a transition period, or a partial rollover, so the structure fits your goals rather than a rigid template.
Operators, not a fund. We are a family that runs cleaning companies, including CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services, not investors who flip and exit.
How the process works
The process is simple and respectful of your time. We start with a short, confidential conversation to understand your accounts, your team, and what you want out of an exit. If there is a fit, we sign a mutual NDA and review basic financials and a client overview. From there we make a straightforward offer, agree on terms, and move through a focused diligence and closing period. Throughout, you deal directly with our family and our operating team, not a rotating cast of analysts.
We will take care of what you built
When we buy a Fort Lauderdale cleaning company, we keep it running under a dedicated general manager and a put-in-charge team, so the business no longer depends on you being on every job site. Your crews keep their routes, your clients keep their service, and your name keeps its standing in Broward County. We invest in scheduling, quality control, and supervision so the company grows steadily rather than getting gutted for margin. Stewardship, not a quick flip, is the whole point.
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 Fort Lauderdale?
Most healthy janitorial businesses trade in a range of roughly 2.5x to 4x SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings), with recurring contract revenue, crew stability, and client mix pushing you toward the higher end. That is a typical range, not a guarantee. We give you a grounded, honest number after a confidential look at your financials.
Will this stay confidential?
Yes. Nothing is shared with your crews, clients, or competitors during early talks. We work under a mutual NDA and only move at a pace you are comfortable with.
Do you charge any fees or commissions?
No. We are the buyer, not a broker. There are no listing fees, no commissions, and nothing skimmed off your proceeds by a middleman.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
You can if you want to. Some owners want a clean handoff and a clear exit date; others prefer to stay on for a transition or a defined role. We build the deal around what works for you.
How long does a typical sale take?
Once we agree on terms, a focused diligence and closing period usually runs a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on your records and how quickly you want to move.
What areas around Fort Lauderdale do you buy in?
We look at businesses throughout Broward County and nearby, including Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, Davie, Coral Springs, and Pembroke Pines.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a commercial cleaning or janitorial business in Fort Lauderdale and have ever wondered what a clean, broker-free exit could look like, let us start a confidential conversation. There is no obligation and nothing gets shared. Reach out to Investera Holdings and we will listen first, tell you honestly whether we see a fit, and move at your pace.