17 industry-specific templates

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Every industry has its own diligence quirks — liquor licenses, payer contracts, ARR retention, lien risk, DOT compliance. Pick the template that fits your target and skip weeks of checklist building.

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🍕60d typical

Food & Beverage

Restaurants, bars, cafes, food trucks. Liquor licenses, health inspections, POS data.

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🏥90d typical

Healthcare & Medical

Medical, dental, clinics. Provider credentials, payer mix, HIPAA compliance.

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💻45d typical

Technology / SaaS

SaaS, software companies. ARR, churn, code audit, IP protection.

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💼45d typical

Professional Services

Accounting, legal, consulting. Client retention, billable hours, partner risk.

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🛍️45d typical

Retail & E-Commerce

Brick-and-mortar and online retail. Inventory, channel mix, customer LTV.

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🏭75d typical

Manufacturing

Production facilities. Equipment, supply chain, environmental compliance.

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🔧45d typical

Home Services

HVAC, plumbing, landscaping. Recurring contracts, route density, technician retention.

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📦60d typical

Distribution & Logistics

Wholesale and distribution. Vendor concentration, fleet, warehouse efficiency.

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🏗️60d typical

Construction & Trades

GCs, electrical, framing. Project backlog, bonding capacity, lien risk.

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🚗45d typical

Automotive Services

Dealerships, repair shops. Service revenue mix, parts inventory, EPA compliance.

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🏘️45d typical

Real Estate Services

Brokerages, property management. Agent count, listing pipeline, recurring fees.

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💰90d typical

Financial Services

RIAs, wealth managers, lenders. AUM, regulatory standing, client retention.

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🏨75d typical

Hospitality & Lodging

Hotels, motels, B&Bs. RevPAR, occupancy, brand affiliation, condition assessment.

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💪60d typical

Fitness & Wellness

Gyms, studios, spas. Membership churn, contract terms, equipment age.

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🚚75d typical

Logistics & Transportation

Trucking, freight, last-mile. Fleet condition, driver retention, DOT compliance.

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🎓75d typical

Education Services

Schools, tutoring, training. Accreditation, student retention, regulatory compliance.

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📋60d typical

General Business

Universal template for businesses outside the specialized industries.

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