Facility services is a relationship business – big campuses, bundled contracts, and clients who count on you every single day. If you own one in Chattanooga and are weighing what is next, Investera Holdings is worth a call. We are a Michigan family-operated buyer that acquires service companies and keeps them operating; we are not a broker and not a passive fund. When we buy a facility services business, we reinforce it with strong systems and a dedicated management layer so the contracts stay served and the client relationships stay warm without the owner running everything. If you have thought about how to sell my facility services business in Chattanooga to someone who will honor those relationships, we do exactly that.
Why Chattanooga owners are thinking about selling now
Chattanooga runs on large facilities, and large facilities need managing. The Volkswagen assembly plant and Amazon’s operations at Enterprise South, the BlueCross BlueShield campus on Cameron Hill, Unum and TVA downtown, the Erlanger and CHI Memorial medical systems, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga all rely on integrated facility support – janitorial, maintenance, grounds and more, bundled under one accountable provider. For an owner who has earned a seat at those tables, the demand underneath your business is durable and growing.
But integrated facility contracts are also where the market is consolidating fastest. National facility-management providers and regional roll-ups are chasing the same multi-service accounts, and winning renewals increasingly takes scale, systems and management bench strength that a founder-run company struggles to build alone. Selling while your contracts are healthy and your client relationships are strong lets you lock in the value you created – and hand the growth challenge to a buyer built to carry it.
Who we buy in the Chattanooga area
We are not looking for just any company. We want a facility services business with recurring contracts, a capable team, and a trusted name in the Chattanooga market.
- Recurring, contract-based revenue across one or more service lines
- Roughly $500K+ in revenue or SDE (close is acceptable)
- Supervisors and crews who can run accounts day to day
- A solid reputation with Chattanooga-area facility and property managers
- An owner open to a clean handoff or a transition period
If that is a fair picture of your company, let’s talk – even if a decision is still a way off. Early conversations make for smoother transitions.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We buy directly, so a broker’s commission never comes out of your proceeds – you work with the operators themselves.
A confidential process. Your staff, your clients and your competitors stay uninformed until you are ready to share.
Creative deal structures. Cash at close, an earnout, seller financing or a stay-on role – we tailor terms to what matters to you.
Operators, not a fund. We run facility businesses ourselves – CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services – so bundled contracts, service levels and client retention are our daily work, not a spreadsheet.
How the process works
We begin with a confidential conversation about your contracts, your team, your service lines and your goals. If it is a fit, we sign an NDA and study a few years of financials to understand how the business really runs. Then we bring a clear offer and a practical handoff plan. Because we are the buyer, there is no intermediary – you always know exactly who will be operating your accounts.
We will take care of what you built
After close, our focus is protecting your client relationships and your team. We layer in proven systems for scheduling, quality assurance, safety and hiring, and we install a dedicated general manager so the business performs without depending on you. Your people keep their jobs, your clients keep their service levels, and your reputation across Chattanooga stays intact. We acquire to operate for the long term.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire facility services businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my facility services business worth in Chattanooga?
Most solid facility services companies sell in the range of roughly 2.5 to 4 times SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings). The multiple reflects how much revenue is under contract, client concentration, service-line mix and margins. Consider it a typical range, not a guarantee – we will review your specific numbers with you.
How do you keep this confidential?
We sign an NDA before reviewing financials and share nothing with your staff, clients or competitors during early talks. You control the timing of any communication.
Are there broker or transaction fees I’ll pay?
No. We are the direct buyer, so no broker commission is deducted from your proceeds.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
Yes, if you would like to. Whether you want a clean exit or an ongoing role, we are flexible – and our management team means the business will not fall apart without you.
How long does closing typically take?
A clean deal often closes in about 30 to 90 days after our first real conversation, though we will match your preferred pace.
What areas around Chattanooga do you buy in?
We look across Hamilton County and the region, including Ooltewah, Hixson, East Ridge, Red Bank, Cleveland and Fort Oglethorpe. If you serve Greater Chattanooga, we would welcome a conversation.
Start a confidential conversation
If you are wondering what a transition could look like, let’s have a confidential, no-pressure conversation. Reach out to Investera Holdings – we will listen first, be straight with you about fit, and move only at your pace. When you are ready to sell your facility services business in Chattanooga to people who will steward your accounts, we are here.