Thinking about buying a small business? These are the best boring businesses to buy in 2026.

In this episode of Jackquisitions, Jack Carr ranks eight of the best service businesses and small business acquisition opportunities, breaking down recurring revenue, valuation multiples, route density, and the operational advantages that make certain businesses better investments than others. From pest control and garage doors to dumpster rentals, appliance repair, and septic pumping, learn what makes a business worth buying and where buyers should be careful during due diligence.

If you're looking to buy a business, grow through acquisitions, or invest in a profitable home service company, this episode explains what experienced operators look for before making an offer.

The best acquisitions aren't always the biggest names. They're the businesses most buyers overlook.

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In this episode, Jack covers:

• His ranking of the 8 best boring businesses to buy
• Why recurring revenue matters more than flashy industries
• The role of route density in building profitable service businesses
• What valuation multiples he'd pay for each business
• The biggest risks buyers should watch for during due diligence
• Which businesses private equity has already driven up in price
• Why septic pumping is his #1 acquisition opportunity

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