Service Industry Depth
We've operated inside service businesses, not just invested in them. That hands-on experience shapes how we evaluate opportunities, support management teams, and create value after close — across franchise systems, multi-unit operators, and service companies alike.
Capital Ready
Cundiff Capital partners with established institutional equity providers on a deal-by-deal basis — delivering the capital certainty of a funded buyer without the timeline constraints of a traditional PE fund structure.
Franchise Expertise
Our deepest expertise is in franchise systems. We understand franchisee economics, FDD structures, royalty models, and what it takes to reaccelerate a system that has stalled. For the right franchise opportunity, that knowledge is a meaningful edge.
The Thesis
What We Look For
We focus on service businesses where a motivated founder, strong operating fundamentals, and the right capital can unlock the next stage of growth.
Business Type
Service-based businesses — franchise systems, multi-unit operators, and service companies with recurring revenue.
EBITDA
$1M–$10M for platform acquisitions. Sub-$1M considered as add-on acquisitions to an existing platform.
Structure
Franchisors, multi-unit franchisee groups, or non-franchised service operators — structure follows fit.
Revenue Profile
Recurring contracts, service agreements, or royalty streams preferred.
Ownership
Founder-owned, with no prior institutional capital.
Seller Profile
A founder considering succession — motivated by legacy, certainty of close, and care for their team.
Operating Credibility
Built on Service Industry Operating Experience
Jeremiah Cundiff built Cundiff Capital on a foundation of real operating experience — including executive leadership at Property Management Inc. (PMI), a national franchise organization. That background shapes how Cundiff Capital evaluates businesses: through the lens of an operator who has managed franchisee relationships, supported distributed service teams, and built systems that scale — not just the lens of a financial buyer.
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Working with Advisors and Intermediaries
We actively partner with M&A advisors, business brokers, franchise attorneys, and CPAs who represent or advise founder-owned service businesses. If you have a client thinking about their exit — whether they operate a franchise system, a multi-unit service business, or something in between — we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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