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This towing business in Palm Beach County, Florida is listed at $650K and generates about $653K in revenue with roughly $270K in cash flow.

And unlike a lot of towing deals, this one does not rely on a flashy story to justify the price.

The math actually works.

Deal Snapshot

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

Financing Overview

After debt, you’re left with about $174K per year.

That is strong cash flow for a deal at this size.

What Stands Out

The margin is what makes this deal different.

• High efficiency: 41.3% margin vs ~25.7% industry average.
• Fair pricing: 2.41x cash flow multiple, slightly below industry norms.
• Strong DSCR: 2.82 gives you plenty of room after debt.
• Fast capital recovery: Down payment recovered in under 5 months.

That combination is rare. A lot of deals give you one or two of these. This one gives you all of them.

Why It Feels More Durable

There are a few details in the listing that matter more than they look.

• Owner is not a driver: Less owner dependency than many small towing businesses.
• Contract-based work: Hundreds of local commercial property owners provide recurring tow volume.
• No police contracts or repos: Simpler operating model with less dependency on those channels.
• Trucks included: Three tow trucks valued around $225K are part of the sale.

That does not make it risk-free, but it does make the cash flow feel more believable.

What You Still Need To Check

A good deal on paper can still fall apart in diligence.

• Lease terms: The yard is not included - it will be leased back from the seller at $9K per month.
• Contract durability: Verify how sticky those commercial relationships really are.
• Operational concentration: Make sure the day-to-day is not overly reliant on one employee or one referral source.
• Impound economics: The listing says financials do not include vehicle or parts sales, so confirm exactly what upside is real and repeatable.

Still, these are diligence questions - not obvious deal breakers.

Who This Is For

This is the kind of deal that works for buyers who want solid economics without needing a heroic turnaround.

• Owner-operators: Someone who wants strong income from day one.
• Small operators expanding: A buyer who already understands dispatch, impounds, and fleet utilization.
• Cash flow focused buyers: Someone prioritizing efficient operations over hype.

BizHub Verdict

This deal scores an 8.1 / 10.

Not because it is flashy, but because it is simple, efficient, and priced correctly.

That is what a healthy small business acquisition is supposed to look like.

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