If you own a commercial cleaning or janitorial company in Phoenix and have started thinking about what comes next, Investera Holdings would like to talk. We are a Michigan family that buys and keeps running service businesses across the Valley of the Sun. We are not a broker chasing a listing, and we are not a passive fund parking money. We are operators. When we acquire a company, we install a dedicated general manager and proven systems so the accounts, the crews and the reputation you built keep running without depending on you being on every job. Our portfolio, including CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services, is proof that we keep companies operating rather than flipping or gutting them.
Why Phoenix owners are thinking about selling now
Phoenix has become one of the busiest commercial real estate markets in the country, and every square foot of it needs cleaning. Class-A towers along the Camelback Corridor, downtown high-rises, the medical campuses of Banner Health and Mayo Clinic, the sprawling logistics warehouses off the Loop 202 and 303, and the wave of new construction tied to TSMC’s north Phoenix semiconductor build-out all run on nightly janitorial contracts. Desert dust and monsoon-season grit push cleaning frequency higher here than in most metros, which makes recurring janitorial revenue unusually sticky. If you have spent years earning those contracts, this is a strong moment to have a serious conversation about value.
At the same time, many Phoenix cleaning owners are feeling the squeeze of a tight labor market, rising insurance costs and the day-to-day grind of dispatching crews across a metro that stretches from Surprise to Gilbert. Selling to an operator who already knows how to run route-based, contract-heavy service businesses lets you step off that treadmill without shutting the doors, laying off your team or handing your accounts to a competitor. You capture the value you created and hand the operational headaches to people who do this for a living.
Who we buy in the Phoenix area
We are a fit for established Phoenix janitorial and commercial cleaning companies that have real contracts and a team behind them, not one-person operations that stop when the owner does.
- Recurring or contract-based cleaning revenue, not purely one-off jobs
- Roughly $500K+ in annual revenue or seller’s discretionary earnings (close is fine)
- A capable crew and at least one supervisor who runs day-to-day work
- A solid local reputation with Phoenix-area building owners and property managers
- An owner open to a clean handoff or staying on for a transition
If that sounds like your company, the numbers do not have to be perfect and the timing does not have to be now. A first conversation costs you nothing and stays private.
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 marking up the deal on both sides.
A confidential process. Your employees, your customers and your competitors hear nothing unless and until you decide they should; early talks are strictly between us.
Creative deal structures. Whether you want a clean full exit, a phased handoff or to keep an ownership stake, we shape terms around what works for you and your family.
Operators, not a fund. We are a family that runs service businesses, so we bring a general manager and real systems instead of a spreadsheet and a five-year flip plan.
How the process works
The process is simple and moves at your pace. It starts with a short, confidential call to learn about your accounts, your crews and what you want out of a sale. If there is a fit, we sign a mutual confidentiality agreement and review a few basics such as your contract mix, revenue and staffing. From there we can usually share a straightforward offer framed as a typical multiple of your earnings. There is no obligation at any step, no pressure, and no army of analysts poking through your business.
We will take care of what you built
When we acquire a Phoenix cleaning company, our first job is to protect what makes it work: the crews who show up night after night and the property managers who trust your name. We put a dedicated general manager in charge of daily operations, layer in the scheduling, quality-control and hiring systems we use across our portfolio, and keep serving the same buildings. That is how we keep a business healthy for the long run rather than stripping it for parts, and it is why owners are comfortable introducing us to the people they spent years building relationships with.
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 Phoenix?
Most healthy janitorial and commercial cleaning companies trade in a range of roughly 2.5x to 4x seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE). Where you land depends on how much of your revenue is recurring contracts, how strong your crew and supervisors are, customer concentration, and your local reputation. This is a typical range and not a guarantee; the only way to get a real number is a private conversation about your actual books.
Will this stay confidential?
Yes. Nothing is disclosed to your employees, customers or competitors during early talks. We sign a mutual confidentiality agreement before reviewing any numbers, and we control the timing of any announcement together so your accounts and crews are never disrupted.
Are there any broker or hidden fees?
No. We are the buyer, not a broker, so there is no listing commission and no success fee taken out of your proceeds. You are talking directly with the family that will own and operate the business.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
You can. Some owners want a clean break, others prefer to stay on for a defined transition or in a continuing role. Because we install a general manager to run daily operations, staying involved is a choice, not a requirement.
How long does a typical deal take?
It varies with the business, but a straightforward transaction often moves from first call to close in a couple of months. We can go faster or slower depending on your situation; we would rather do it right than rush you.
What areas around Phoenix do you buy in?
We look at commercial cleaning companies across the whole Valley, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Chandler, Peoria, Surprise and Gilbert, along with Phoenix proper and the surrounding Maricopa County communities.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a commercial cleaning or janitorial business anywhere in the Phoenix area and want to understand your options, let’s talk. A first conversation with Investera Holdings is private, carries no obligation, and is simply a chance to learn what your company might be worth and whether a clean handoff makes sense for you. Reach out today and we will keep everything confidential.