Considering retirement or stepping away from your Staffing Company?
Ready to sell your Staffing Company?
You Built a Business That Connects People. Now Let’s Talk About Your Next Move.
Whether you’ve built a high-volume temp staffing agency or a boutique recruiting firm in a niche market, you’ve built something more than a business — you’ve built relationships, systems, and a brand that delivers.
But now you may be asking:
“Can this run without me?”
“Is my book of business transferable?”
“How do I sell a company built around relationships and referrals?”
At Lion Business Brokers, we specialize in selling owner-led staffing, recruiting, and HR services businesses across Texas and the Southeast. We help founders exit with clarity, structure, and the peace of mind they’ve earned.
Call us Today: 800.525.3542
Recently Sold Staffing & Recruiting Firms
Operating for over 15 years, this agency specialized in temp-to-hire placements for warehouse, logistics, and light assembly roles. The business had 20+ active client accounts, internal recruiters, and a bilingual office manager.
Gross Revenues: $5,300,000
✅ Acquired by a private investor with HR experience. The seller exited after a 90-day transition, and the buyer retained all internal staff and major client contracts.
This niche staffing business placed credentialed medical assistants, CNAs, and LVNs into clinical and long-term care facilities. Known for fast turnaround and compliance accuracy, the business maintained strong gross margins and repeat client relationships.
Gross Revenues: $3,750,000
✅ Sold to a regional healthcare staffing group expanding its Texas footprint. A premium multiple was achieved due to a credentialed contractor pool and strong back-office systems.
Focused on professional placements in finance, marketing, and legal, this boutique retained-search firm had a national client base and used a virtual recruiter model with performance-based incentives.
Gross Revenues: $7,920,000
✅ Acquired by a former corporate HR executive seeking a career transition. The seller provided training and ongoing coaching as part of a 6-month consulting agreement.
This firm provided short- and long-term contract staffing for developers, systems engineers, and project managers. The business operated on a remote-first model with dedicated recruiters and strong VMS client relationships.
Gross Revenues: $4,480,000
✅ Purchased by a strategic acquirer looking to expand into government contracting and tech-adjacent sectors. Deal included an earnout tied to active client re-engagement.
What Makes Staffing Firms Sellable?
In today’s labor-driven economy, buyers are actively seeking staffing and recruiting businesses that offer:
Recurring revenue from client contracts
Internal recruiters or account managers in place
Documented processes for sourcing, vetting, and compliance
CRM or ATS systems that track placement performance
A leadership team or lead recruiter who can stay post-sale
We work with:
Temp and light industrial staffing agencies
Medical, IT, or engineering recruiting firms
Direct-hire and executive search businesses
Employment agencies and contract labor providers
HR consulting or RPO firms with steady accounts
What’s Your Staffing Firm Worth?
Valuation depends on your contract structure, client diversity, margins, and how dependent the business is on you. But in today’s market, well-run staffing companies are in high demand.
Current Valuation Snapshot:
| Business Type | Valuation Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Temp/Contract Staffing (SDE-based) | 2.5x–3.5x SDE | Higher multiples with multiple long-term accounts |
| Direct-Hire Recruiting Firms | 3.0x–4.0x EBITDA | Strong brand and niche focus attract strategic buyers |
| Niche/High-Margin (Healthcare, Tech) | 4.0x–5.5x EBITDA | Premium for licensed staff, recurring billing, and team-based ops |
Client retention, recruiter retention, and database integrity (CRM/ATS) are top buyer concerns, and top value drivers.
Call us Today: 800.525.3542
Exiting Your Staffing Firm With Ease
Our Process: Built for Relationship-Driven Businesses
Staffing is a relationship business, and so is ours. You’ve built trust with clients and candidates. Now it’s our turn to help you protect that while maximizing your exit.
With Lion Business Brokers, you get:
✅ Confidential valuation and market insight
✅ Buyer outreach to industry operators, platforms, and entrepreneurs
✅ Deal structuring that protects your earnout, team, and client base
✅ Full support through diligence, contracts, and transition
✅ Honest guidance throughout the process, no fluff, no pressure
Seller Success Story
“I wasn’t sure my firm could sell without me, but Lion helped me realize we had real systems, loyal clients, and a team that could stand on its own. They found a buyer who respected our niche, and structured a deal that gave me time and flexibility.”
– Denise W., Former Owner, ******* Staffing Solutions (Dallas, TX)
Representing Staffing & Recruiting Businesses Across Texas
We help owners sell staffing and recruiting firms in:
Austin • Dallas–Fort Worth • San Antonio • Houston • Lubbock • East Texas & Beyond
Whether you specialize in light industrial, professional search, healthcare staffing, or executive placement, we understand your business and how to sell it right.
Thinking About Your Next Chapter?
Whether you’re ready to sell now or just want to explore your options, the first step is getting clear on your valuation, timeline, and deal structure.
Schedule a Free, Confidential Exit Consultation
Client Testimonials
“I used Travis with Lion Business brokers to successfully sell my Carpet cleaning business. Travis goes above and beyond to find potential buyers and handles all of the task associated with the sale. I definitely could not of made this sale happen…
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