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Selling a Business in Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County has 27,653 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 professional and technical services and construction.

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LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Gwinnett County by the numbers

27,653

27,653

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

87%

87%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

159,471

159,471

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

372,873

372,873

EMPLOYMENT

$22.7 billion

$22.7 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

8,990

8,990

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 Gwinnett County compares

  • Gwinnett County ranks 2nd of 159 Georgia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 13.7% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Gwinnett County, compared with 5% in Georgia.

  • 8,990 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Gwinnett County ranks 2nd of 159 Georgia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 13.7% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Gwinnett County, compared with 5% in Georgia.

  • 8,990 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Professional and technical services: 3,553 employer businesses

  • Construction: 3,165 employer businesses

  • Retail: 3,068 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 2,799 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 2,407 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Professional and technical services: 3,553 employer businesses

  • Construction: 3,165 employer businesses

  • Retail: 3,068 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 2,799 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 2,407 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Gwinnett County

These are the industries in Gwinnett 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

3,517 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • General Contracting: 998 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Masonry: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

2,387 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Financial & Professional Services

2,120 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Medical Practices

1,875 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Retail Stores

1,264 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Logistics & Transportation

1,179 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Automotive & Boat

937 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Auto Repair: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Wholesale & Distribution

930 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Home Services

669 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Property Management: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Pest Control: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

  • Security Systems: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

597 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Hair Salons: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

Manufacturing

596 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

473 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Gas Stations: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Technology & Media

470 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

385 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Education & Childcare

282 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Daycare Centers: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

224 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Hotels: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

155 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bars & Pubs: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Health & Fitness

141 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Senior Care & Living

140 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Pet Services

84 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Energy & Utilities

61 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

These are the industries in Gwinnett 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

3,517 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • General Contracting: 998 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Masonry: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

2,387 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Financial & Professional Services

2,120 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Medical Practices

1,875 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Retail Stores

1,264 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Logistics & Transportation

1,179 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Automotive & Boat

937 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Auto Repair: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Wholesale & Distribution

930 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Home Services

669 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Property Management: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Pest Control: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

  • Security Systems: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

597 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Hair Salons: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

Manufacturing

596 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

473 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Gas Stations: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Technology & Media

470 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

385 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Education & Childcare

282 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Daycare Centers: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

224 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Hotels: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

155 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bars & Pubs: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Health & Fitness

141 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Senior Care & Living

140 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Pet Services

84 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Energy & Utilities

61 related employer businesses in Gwinnett County.

Working with owners in Gwinnett County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Gwinnett County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Gwinnett County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Gwinnett County?

The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

How is a business valued in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett 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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