Selling a Business in Carter County
Carter County has 1,575 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are retail and health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Carter County by the numbers
1,575
1,575
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
3,927
3,927
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
21,435
21,435
EMPLOYMENT
$1.1 billion
$1.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
676
676
BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.
How Carter County compares
Carter County ranks 8th of 77 Oklahoma counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Mining and oil and gas makes up 5% of employer businesses in Carter County, compared with 2% in Oklahoma.
676 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Carter County ranks 8th of 77 Oklahoma counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Mining and oil and gas makes up 5% of employer businesses in Carter County, compared with 2% in Oklahoma.
676 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 271 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 227 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 145 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 128 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 122 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 271 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 227 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 145 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 128 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 122 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Carter County
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Carter County
These are the industries in Carter County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Medical Practices
127 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Primary & Family Care: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
113 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
107 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Private Lending: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Construction & Engineering
96 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Plumbing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
General Contracting: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
96 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
65 related employer businesses in Carter County.
General Freight Trucking: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
64 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Oil & Gas Services: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
58 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Auto Repair: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
51 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Gas Stations: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
40 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
24 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Home Infusion: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
23 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Hotels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
19 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Daycare Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
15 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Residential Cleaning: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Property Management: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
12 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
10 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Hair Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
9 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Outdoor Recreation: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
8 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
4 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
3 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
These are the industries in Carter County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Medical Practices
127 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Primary & Family Care: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
113 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
107 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Private Lending: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Construction & Engineering
96 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Plumbing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
General Contracting: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
96 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
65 related employer businesses in Carter County.
General Freight Trucking: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
64 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Oil & Gas Services: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
58 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Auto Repair: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
51 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Gas Stations: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
40 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
24 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Home Infusion: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
23 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Hotels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
19 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Daycare Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
15 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Residential Cleaning: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Property Management: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
12 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
10 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Hair Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
9 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Outdoor Recreation: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
8 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
4 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
3 related employer businesses in Carter County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Working with owners in Carter County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Carter County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Carter County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Carter County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Carter County?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
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Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
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The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
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The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
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