Selling a Business in Hale County

These are the industries in Hale 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.

Restaurants & Food

48 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

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

• Coffee Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

47 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Insurance Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Private Lending: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

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

• Wealth Management: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

Construction & Engineering

37 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Plumbing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Electrical: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Interior Finishing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Civil Engineering: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

• General Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Landscaping: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Retail Stores

32 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

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

Medical Practices

31 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Primary & Family Care: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Home Health & Hospice: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

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

• Veterinary Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

Automotive & Boat

29 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Auto Repair: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• 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.

• Car Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

Logistics & Transportation

29 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• General Freight Trucking: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

• Warehousing & Fulfillment: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

21 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

13 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Gas Stations: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Beauty & Personal Care

11 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Hair Salons: 5 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.

• Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x 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.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

11 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Home Infusion: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

• Compounding Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Specialty Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

5 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Hotels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Education & Childcare

4 related employer businesses in Hale County.

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

Energy & Utilities

4 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

4 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Metal Fabrication: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

4 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

• Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

• Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

• Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Hale County.

• Property Management: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.