Considering retirement or stepping away from your Staffing Company?
Sell Your Staffing or Recruiting Firm with Confidence
You Built a Business That Connects People. Now Let’s Talk About Your Next Move.
You’ve built a business that runs on trust, with your clients, your recruiters, and the candidates you’ve placed. You know what it’s like to fight through a hiring freeze, backfill a key role with no notice, and juggle clients who want everything done yesterday.
But now, you’re starting to wonder if it’s time to pass the baton. Maybe you’re tired of being the last one out of the office. Or maybe the business has outgrown you, and you’re ready for a different kind of challenge.
The question is: what’s next, and what’s your business actually worth?
That’s where we come in.
At Lion Business Advisors, we help owners of staffing and recruiting firms exit with strategy, clarity, and confidence. We’ve walked dozens of founders through this, and if you’re like most, you’re not looking to “cash out fast.” You just want to know your options. Privately. Without pressure.
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: $15,300,000
✅ 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: $23,750,000
✅ 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: $14,480,000
✅ 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?
Let’s be real, staffing isn’t easy. But it’s profitable when it’s done right, and buyers know it.
From niche recruiters to PE-backed staffing platforms, there’s growing interest in firms that can show:
– Predictable revenue
– A stable bench of recruiters
– Repeat clients that pay their bills
– Gross margins that aren’t paper-thin
Whether you’re placing warehouse workers or CTOs, there’s a buyer for your model if the fundamentals are solid.
We work with:
– Light industrial, clerical, and administrative staffing firms
– IT, healthcare, and engineering recruiters
– Executive search and retained search practices
– Remote-first or hybrid recruiting platforms
– Independent and franchise-based staffing offices
What’s Your Staffing Firm Worth?
What’s Your Staffing Firm Worth?
How are staffing companies valued?
It depends on your margin, your team, and how involved you are. But here’s the ballpark: most firms sell for 4–8x EBITDA or 2.5–4x SDE.
Here’s what that really means:
| Firm Type | Multiple Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-led generalist firm | 2.5x–3.5x SDE | Higher if you’re not the top biller |
| Niche vertical (e.g., IT, healthcare) | 4.0x–6.5x EBITDA | Clients stick longer in these sectors |
| Process-driven, team-led firm | 6.0x–8.0x EBITDA | Buyers pay for scale + systems |
If you’ve got recurring contracts, solid recruiter retention, and clean books, you’re in good shape. If not, we can help you clean that up before going to market.
Call us Today: 800.525.3542
Exiting Your Staffing Firm With Ease
Our Process: Built for Relationship-Driven Businesses
Why Owners Decide to Sell
Let’s be honest: most sellers don’t wake up one day and decide to sell.
They’ve been thinking about it for months, maybe years. They’ve hit a ceiling. Lost a key account. Or had a health scare that made them think, “What am I waiting for?”
Some common triggers we hear:
“I don’t have a successor.”
“I’m exhausted, I can’t keep chasing placements.”
“We got an unsolicited offer and I don’t know what to do with it.”
“I’m ready, but I don’t want to fire-sale the business I built.”
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The best exits start with a conversation, not a listing.
What Buyers Want in 2026
Buyers aren’t just looking for revenue, they want confidence that your business won’t fall apart without you. They’ll be asking:
Are the client relationships shared, or all tied to the owner?
Do you have recruiters who’ll stick around post-sale?
Is your CRM or ATS organized, or a black box?
Are margins stable, or propped up by one giant client?
Is there a process, or just tribal knowledge?
If your answer to any of those makes you nervous, that’s normal. We’ve helped owners prep for sale by tightening up these loose ends before they go to market.
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
What Makes a Staffing Business Valuable?
Here’s what we see in deals that close well:
Multiple billers, not just the owner producing revenue
Clients on repeat placements or contracts, not just one-offs
Systems in place: CRM, onboarding, payroll, compliance
Recruiters who don’t churn every 6 months
Clean gross margin reporting by recruiter or placement
The owner isn’t the glue holding everything together
If you’ve built some of that, you’re ahead of most.
How Lion Helps You Sell (Without the Noise)
We don’t blast your business all over the internet.
We don’t bring you tire-kickers or lowballers.
And we definitely don’t push you into a sale before you’re ready.
Here’s what we do:
Confidential Valuation
We review your financials, clean them up, and show you a clear, defendable range.Buyer Targeting
We approach strategic acquirers, PE groups, and buyers already active in staffing.Offer Vetting
We help you weigh the deal terms, not just the number.Due Diligence Support
We quarterback the buyer requests so you don’t get buried in paperwork.Transition Planning
From key staff retention to payroll handoffs, we help you exit cleanly.
It’s not magic. It’s a real process, and we do it every day.
Why Owners Trust Lion
We’re not a one-size-fits-all brokerage.
We specialize in staffing, trades, and owner-operated businesses doing $2M–$50M in revenue.
70–80% close rate (industry average is 20–30%)
CBI and BCB-certified brokers
Based in Texas, operating nationwide
Seller-first mindset: valuation comes before listing
You’ve helped others find the right job. Let us help you find your right exit.
