Selling a Business in Douglas County

These are the industries in Douglas 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.

Construction & Engineering

71 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• General Contracting: 19 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: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• Plumbing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• Roofing & Siding: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Electrical: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Carpentry & Framing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Masonry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Manufacturing

65 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

• Metal Fabrication: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.

• Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

40 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

Financial & Professional Services

30 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Insurance Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Retail Stores

27 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

Logistics & Transportation

23 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• General Freight Trucking: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Medical Practices

21 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Veterinary Medicine: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

• Primary & Family Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

15 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Gas Stations: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Automotive & Boat

14 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Auto Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Collision Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Entertainment & Recreation

9 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Bars & Pubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Clubs & Lounges: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

7 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Hotels: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

7 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Education & Childcare

4 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Daycare Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Douglas County.

• Residential Cleaning: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

• Commercial Cleaning: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.