Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated company that buys and keeps running established service businesses. We are operator-buyers, not brokers and not a passive fund. When we acquire a commercial cleaning or janitorial company in San Diego, we bring proven operating systems and a professional management layer, a dedicated general manager and a put-in-charge team, so the business keeps serving its accounts long after the founder steps back. We own and operate CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services, so we understand route density, supply closets, third-shift crews, and the reality of holding a nightly contract from the inside. If you have spent years building a cleaning company in San Diego County and are starting to think about what comes next, we would like to have a private conversation with you.
Why San Diego owners are thinking about selling now
San Diego’s janitorial demand sits on top of one of the most diverse commercial bases in California. The office corridors of University City and UTC, the Class A towers Downtown and around the Gaslamp Quarter, the medical campuses of Scripps, Sharp HealthCare, and UC San Diego Health, and the sprawling life-science labs of Sorrento Valley and the Torrey Pines Mesa all run on nightly and recurring cleaning contracts. Biotech and defense anchors like Illumina, Qualcomm, and General Atomics keep large facilities occupied, and hospitality around the San Diego Convention Center and Mission Valley adds a steady layer of hotel and event cleaning. Because the region’s Mediterranean climate brings little rain and only mild seasonal swings, monthly janitorial contracts stay unusually predictable across the year.
At the same time, a large share of the county’s cleaning companies were built by hands-on owner-operators who are now approaching retirement. Labor is tight, the City of San Diego’s minimum wage keeps climbing, and winning new accounts in Carmel Valley or Kearny Mesa takes real bidding discipline. Many founders are ready to step away but do not want to hand their crews and long-standing accounts to a stranger who will strip the company for parts. That is exactly the gap we fill: a buyer who keeps the routes, keeps the people, and keeps the phone answered.
Who we buy in the San Diego area
We are looking for established San Diego cleaning companies with dependable, recurring revenue and a team that already does the day-to-day work without the owner standing over every route.
- Recurring or contract-based janitorial revenue, not one-off jobs
- Roughly $500K+ in annual revenue or SDE (close is fine)
- A capable supervisor or crew that runs routes on its own
- A solid reputation across San Diego County accounts
- Owner open to a clean handoff or a short transition
If that describes your company, even loosely, it is worth a conversation. We evaluate honestly and quickly, and we will tell you plainly whether we are a fit.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We buy directly, so there is no listing commission or middleman skimming the proceeds of your life’s work.
A confidential process. Your employees, your accounts, and your competitors hear nothing unless and until you decide the time is right.
Creative deal structures. Cash at close, seller notes, earnouts, or a gradual transition; we shape the deal around what you actually need.
Operators, not a fund. We run cleaning companies ourselves, so we protect the crews and the service standard rather than chasing a quick flip.
How the process works
The process is straightforward and respectful of your time. It starts with a confidential phone call to understand your company, your accounts, and what you want your next chapter to look like. If there is mutual interest, we sign a simple non-disclosure agreement and review a few basics such as revenue, contract mix, and crew structure. From there we put a fair, no-obligation offer in front of you, grounded in real numbers rather than a broker’s inflated wish price. If you like the terms, we move to a clean, well-documented close. Most owners are surprised by how calm and direct the whole thing feels compared to a public listing.
We will take care of what you built
When we buy a San Diego cleaning business, we are buying its reputation and its people, and we treat both as assets to protect. Your crews keep their jobs, your clients keep the service they signed up for, and the name you built stays intact where it makes sense. Our general manager and operating team step in to handle scheduling, billing, hiring, and quality control, the very things that likely kept you up at night, while honoring existing contracts and standards. We are stewards, not liquidators: our goal is to grow what you started, not dismantle it.
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 San Diego?
Every company is different, but janitorial and commercial cleaning businesses typically trade in a range of about 2.5x to 4x SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings), depending on contract stickiness, revenue quality, crew strength, and reputation. That is a typical range, not a guarantee. The best way to get a real number is a confidential conversation where we look at your actual figures.
Will you keep my conversations confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is the foundation of how we work. We sign an NDA early, and nothing is disclosed to your employees, clients, or competitors until you decide otherwise.
Do I have to pay any broker or listing fees?
No. We are direct operator-buyers, not brokers. There is no listing commission and no middleman fee taken out of your proceeds.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
You can if you want to. Some owners prefer a clean exit; others stay on for a transition period or a longer role. We are flexible and will build the arrangement around your goals.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the company, but many deals move from first call to close in roughly 30 to 90 days once we have the basics. We can go faster or slower to fit your situation.
What areas around San Diego do you buy in?
We buy throughout San Diego County, including Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, El Cajon, La Mesa, Vista, San Marcos, Santee, and National City, as well as the City of San Diego itself.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a commercial cleaning or janitorial company in San Diego and even the idea of selling has crossed your mind, let’s talk. A first conversation is private, low-pressure, and costs you nothing but a little time. Reach out to Investera Holdings and we will listen, answer your questions honestly, and help you understand your options, whether you want to sell this year or simply plan ahead.