Selling a Business in Fairfax County
Fairfax County has 31,931 employer businesses, and 83% 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 professional and technical services and health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Fairfax County by the numbers
31,931
31,931
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
130,037
130,037
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
696,002
696,002
EMPLOYMENT
$69.8 billion
$69.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
11,531
11,531
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 Fairfax County compares
Fairfax County ranks 1st of 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 27% of employer businesses in Fairfax County, compared with 15% in Virginia.
11,531 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Fairfax County ranks 1st of 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 27% of employer businesses in Fairfax County, compared with 15% in Virginia.
11,531 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 8,637 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,881 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,824 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,571 employer businesses
Construction: 2,479 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 8,637 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,881 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,824 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,571 employer businesses
Construction: 2,479 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Fairfax County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Fairfax County
These are the industries in Fairfax 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
3,041 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
General Contracting: 990 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
2,724 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Primary & Family Care: 836 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 812 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,464 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,026 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 908 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,094 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,194 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
750 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Hair Salons: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
724 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Residential Cleaning: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
674 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
562 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Auto Repair: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
468 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Daycare Centers: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
419 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
377 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
General Freight Trucking: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
368 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Home Infusion: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
300 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
284 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Gas Stations: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
260 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
219 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Hotels: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
158 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
121 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
117 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Outdoor Recreation: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
58 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Fairfax 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
3,041 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
General Contracting: 990 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
2,724 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Primary & Family Care: 836 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 812 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,464 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,026 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 908 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,094 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,194 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
750 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Hair Salons: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
724 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Residential Cleaning: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
674 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
562 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Auto Repair: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
468 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Daycare Centers: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
419 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
377 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
General Freight Trucking: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
368 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Home Infusion: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
300 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
284 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Gas Stations: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
260 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
219 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Hotels: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
158 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
121 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
117 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Outdoor Recreation: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
58 related employer businesses in Fairfax County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Fairfax County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Fairfax County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Fairfax County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Fairfax County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Fairfax 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.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Fairfax County
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
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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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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