Selling a Business in Hardin County

These are the industries in Hardin 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

72 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

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

• Coffee Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

Retail Stores

40 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

Construction & Engineering

28 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• General Contracting: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

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

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

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

• Landscaping: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Financial & Professional Services

27 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Insurance Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

• Private Lending: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Medical Practices

24 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Primary & Family Care: 7 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.

• Mental & Behavioral Health: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.

• Home Health & Hospice: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

19 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Gas Stations: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Automotive & Boat

18 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Auto Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

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

Manufacturing

15 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Metal Fabrication: 4 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.

• Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

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

Logistics & Transportation

11 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• General Freight Trucking: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

9 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Compounding Pharmacies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Specialty Pharmacies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

• Home Infusion: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

8 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Hotels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Health & Fitness

5 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Wellness & Recovery Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.

Wholesale & Distribution

4 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

3 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

• Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Hardin County.

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