Nothing Broken - Nothing Specialsmart_display

Published: Apr 16, 2026

Solid cash flow, stable margins… but no real edge.

Nothing Broken - Nothing Special

This dumpster rental franchise in Central Florida is listed at just under $2M, generating about $2.06M in revenue and $525K in cash flow.

It’s an established operation with a team, trucks, and a general manager in place — which makes it look like a clean, scalable business.

And honestly, the numbers… are fine.


Deal Snapshot

IndustryWaste Management / Dumpster Rental
Revenue$2,060,000
Cash Flow Multiple3.79x
Asking Price$2,000,000
Cash Flow (SDE)$525,000
Profit Margin25.5%

Let’s run it through a standard SBA-style scenario.

Financing Overview

Total Acquisition Cost$2,059,530
Loan Amount$1,853,577
Post-Debt Cash Flow$230,981
Down Payment~$205,953 (10%)
Annual Debt Service$293,942
DSCR1.79

After debt, you’re left with about $231K per year.

That’s solid — but not exceptional for a $2M deal.


What Works

There’s nothing fundamentally wrong here.

  • Healthy margin: 25.5% in line with industry.
  • Decent DSCR: 1.79 provides some cushion.
  • Stable industry: Lower default rate than average.
  • Operational setup: GM and team already in place.

This is a functional, stable business.


Where It Falls Short

There’s no real edge.

  • Slightly overpriced: 3.79x vs ~3.1x industry average.
  • Average margins: No efficiency advantage.
  • Average returns: ~$231K on $2M price.
  • No clear upside: Nothing driving outperformance.

You’re not overpaying massively — but you’re not getting a deal either.


The Franchise Factor

This being a franchise matters.

  • Pros: Systems, branding, support.
  • Cons: Fees, restrictions, limited flexibility.

You trade independence for structure.


What This Really Is

This is a middle-of-the-road deal.

  • No major risks
  • No major advantages
  • No obvious upside

It works — but it doesn’t stand out.


BizHub Verdict

This deal scores a 7.3 / 10.

Nothing is broken — but nothing is carrying the deal either.

A safe, average business at a fair-to-slightly-high price.

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