Selling a Business in Danville city
Danville city has 1,227 employer businesses, and 80% 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
Danville city by the numbers
1,227
1,227
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
80%
80%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
2,811
2,811
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
23,835
23,835
EMPLOYMENT
$1.0 billion
$1.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
625
625
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 Danville city compares
Danville city ranks 38th of 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 4.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 23% of employer businesses in Danville city, compared with 12% in Virginia.
625 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Danville city ranks 38th of 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 4.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 23% of employer businesses in Danville city, compared with 12% in Virginia.
625 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 282 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 197 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 152 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 150 employer businesses
Finance and insurance: 83 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 282 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 197 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 152 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 150 employer businesses
Finance and insurance: 83 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Danville city
Retail, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Danville city
These are the industries in Danville city 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.
Restaurants & Food
147 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
130 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Primary & Family Care: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Dental Practices: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
98 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
60 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Car Dealerships: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Financial & Professional Services
52 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Insurance Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
44 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Gas Stations: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Construction & Engineering
42 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Plumbing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
General Contracting: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
24 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Home Infusion: 15 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
23 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
22 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Hotels: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
22 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Health & Fitness
20 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Home Services
20 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Residential Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
11 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Day Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Hair Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
11 related employer businesses in Danville city.
General Freight Trucking: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
6 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
5 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Daycare Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
4 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
3 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Creative Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
These are the industries in Danville city 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.
Restaurants & Food
147 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
130 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Primary & Family Care: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Dental Practices: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
98 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
60 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Car Dealerships: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Financial & Professional Services
52 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Insurance Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
44 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Gas Stations: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Construction & Engineering
42 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Plumbing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
General Contracting: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
24 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Home Infusion: 15 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
23 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
22 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Hotels: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
22 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Health & Fitness
20 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Home Services
20 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Residential Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
11 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Day Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Hair Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
11 related employer businesses in Danville city.
General Freight Trucking: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
6 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
5 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Daycare Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
4 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
3 related employer businesses in Danville city.
Creative Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Working with owners in Danville city
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Danville city ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Danville city?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Danville city?
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.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Danville city
October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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October 3, 2025
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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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