This Dryer Vent Franchise Makes $130K a Year—Would You Buy It?

In this episode, the hosts unpack a low-cost dryer vent cleaning franchise in Charlotte with stellar Google reviews, debating whether it's a smart buy or just buying yourself a job. Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/dryer-vent-cleaning-business-575-5-star-google-reviews/2382347/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquanon 👋 Follow the Hosts Michael Girdley – Entrepreneur & investor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/girdley Bill D’Alessandro – CEO of Elements Brands. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillDA Heather Endresen – SBA lending expert & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndresenHeather Mills Snell – Small business investor & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegeneralmills 💼 Sponsored by Verivend — Designed for independent sponsors and private investors, Verivend eliminates friction in capital movement. From capital calls to distributions, manage your entire investment process with instant, secure payments and automated reconciliation—no transaction limits. It’s like Venmo for dealmakers. Learn more at https://www.verivend.com 🧠 Powered by Acquisition Lab — Founded by Harvard MBA Walker Deibel, Acquisition Lab is your blueprint for buying a business. Get expert guidance, world-class resources, and a community of serious buyers to help you navigate search, diligence, and acquisition with confidence. Apply now at https://www.acquisitionlab.com This week, the hosts dive into a compelling Charlotte-based dryer vent and air duct cleaning business listed for $200K. With $130K in reported profit and just one year in operation, the deal includes a wrapped RAM ProMaster van, minimal inventory, and three employees. Key Highlights: - $200K asking price with $130K profit; revenue of $356K - Established in 2023 with franchise support and marketing - Charlotte-based, with three employees and a wrapped ProMaster van - SEO-dominant with 575+ five-star reviews and localized web presence - Too small for traditional SBA lending—likely a cash or seller-financed deal