22-year old DFW Locksmith for sale/3 Locksmiths/615K GROSS/205k SDE
Business Description
STEADY AND STABLE LOCKSMITH BUSINESS/Clean Financials!!!
This business is a well-established, owner-operated mobile locksmith company, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex since 2003. Founded with a vision of delivering personalized, high-quality locksmith services, the Company has grown from a solo operation into a team of 6, building a loyal base of 300+ commercial and residential clients with a 96% customer retention rate. The Company provides a comprehensive range of locksmith services including commercial locksmith solutions, residential locksmith services, safe services, and auto lockout assistance. Commercial clients represent approximately 75% of revenue, providing a stable and recurring revenue foundation supported by long-term client relationships and contracted fee schedules. This locksmith differentiates itself through its personalized, family-operated approach, responsiveness, and 33 years of industry expertise. With a lean mobile business model, minimal overhead, and identified growth opportunities in digital advertising and automotive key programming, the Company presents an attractive acquisition opportunity for a licensed locksmith or industry operator seeking an established, cash-flowing business in the growing DFW market--ONE OF THE FASTEST MARKETS NATIONWIDE!!!.
IDEAL ACQUIRER:
• Licensed or licensable locksmith with the ability to obtain a Locksmith Manager
registration with the State of Texas, as required to legally operate the business.
• Independent acquirer with familiarity working with commercial facility management relationships, given that commercial clients represent approximately 75% of revenue.
• Owner-operator seeking to acquire a DFW customer base of 300+ clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CURRENT OWNERS:
• Over 33 years of hands-on locksmith industry experience, founding Locksmith in 2003 after 9 years of professional locksmith training.
• Manages all day-to-day operations including incoming service calls, technician dispatch, job coordination, customer communication, and invoicing.
• Holds a state-registered Locksmith Manager License required to legally operate the
business in Texas; new owner will need to independently obtain this credential.
DEAL STRUCTURE:
•Inventory of approximately $17,500 at cost is included in the sale.
• Seller is offering a small portion of SELLER FINANCING, reducing the capital requirement for the buyer and demonstrating confidence in the continued performance of the business.
• Exclusions from the sale include the owner's personal computer and printer; no real estate is
included as the business operates as a mobile, home-based operation.
POTENTIAL BUYERS MUST FILL OUT DEAL SPECIFIC NDA WITH VANESSA CRITES TO RECEIVE MARKETING PACKAGE/CIM. ONCE CIM IS RECEIVED AND REVIEWED, PLEASE CONTACT MIKE MAIRS, COO OR MICHAEL RUBIN, CHIEF EXIT OFFICER OF MDR & ASSOCIATES TO DISCUSS NEXT STEPS. THIS OFFERING WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!
IDEAL ACQUIRER:
• Licensed or licensable locksmith with the ability to obtain a Locksmith Manager
registration with the State of Texas, as required to legally operate the business.
• Independent acquirer with familiarity working with commercial facility management relationships, given that commercial clients represent approximately 75% of revenue.
• Owner-operator seeking to acquire a DFW customer base of 300+ clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CURRENT OWNERS:
• Over 33 years of hands-on locksmith industry experience, founding Locksmith in 2003 after 9 years of professional locksmith training.
• Manages all day-to-day operations including incoming service calls, technician dispatch, job coordination, customer communication, and invoicing.
• Holds a state-registered Locksmith Manager License required to legally operate the
business in Texas; new owner will need to independently obtain this credential.
DEAL STRUCTURE:
•Inventory of approximately $17,500 at cost is included in the sale.
• Seller is offering a small portion of SELLER FINANCING, reducing the capital requirement for the buyer and demonstrating confidence in the continued performance of the business.
• Exclusions from the sale include the owner's personal computer and printer; no real estate is
included as the business operates as a mobile, home-based operation.
POTENTIAL BUYERS MUST FILL OUT DEAL SPECIFIC NDA WITH VANESSA CRITES TO RECEIVE MARKETING PACKAGE/CIM. ONCE CIM IS RECEIVED AND REVIEWED, PLEASE CONTACT MIKE MAIRS, COO OR MICHAEL RUBIN, CHIEF EXIT OFFICER OF MDR & ASSOCIATES TO DISCUSS NEXT STEPS. THIS OFFERING WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 23
- Employees
- 6 (2 Full-time, 1 Part-time, 3 Contractors)
- Facilities & Assets
- Business is currently run out of a home office.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Service quality and responsiveness is the hallmark of this locksmith business! This is why the customer retention year over year is above 90%. With clean, consistent gross and net revenue----this business is in a league of its own!!!
- Opportunities for Growth
- Recent investment in a 2023 auto key programmer positions the business to capture a
growing share of the automotive locksmith market with newer vehicle models. Current staff of 2 employees and 3 subcontractors provides a flexible workforce model that can scale up efficiently as revenue grows. Fully mobile business model with minimal overhead allowing
a new owner to scale revenue.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- 30 Days training included in the sale. Seller is offering an additional 2 months (Consulting amount to be negotiated) of hands-on training to ensure full knowledge transfer across all operational functions including dispatch, job coordination, customer communication, and invoicing. Seller will remain available for ongoing questions via phone and email following the formal transition period, ensuring continuity of client relationships and operational know-how. Existing locksmith staff are expected to remain post-transaction, providing immediate operational continuity and preserving service delivery to all active customers.
- Financing Options
- Small amount of Seller Financing available for the right buyer!!!
Listing Info
- ID
- 2490881
- Listing Views
- 16
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