Selling a Business in Hilton Head
Owners in Hilton Head sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. This market has 6,925 employer businesses, and 89% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled. People also search for this market as Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort or Lowcountry. The largest industries here are retail and construction.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Hilton Head by the numbers
6,925
6,925
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
25,833
25,833
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
68,808
68,808
EMPLOYMENT
$3.3 billion
$3.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
2,589
2,589
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 Hilton Head compares
Hilton Head ranks 6th of 8 South Carolina metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 10% of employer businesses in Hilton Head, compared with 6% in South Carolina.
2,589 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Hilton Head ranks 6th of 8 South Carolina metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 10% of employer businesses in Hilton Head, compared with 6% in South Carolina.
2,589 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 945 employer businesses
Construction: 934 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 765 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 698 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 675 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 945 employer businesses
Construction: 934 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 765 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 698 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 675 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Hilton Head
Retail, construction, professional and technical services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Hilton Head
These are the industries in Hilton Head 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
962 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
General Contracting: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Financial & Professional Services
666 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Real Estate Brokerages: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
631 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Full-Service Restaurants: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
451 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
446 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Primary & Family Care: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
225 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Residential Cleaning: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
183 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Auto Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
147 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Hair Salons: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Nail Salons: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
105 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Hotels: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
97 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
95 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Gas Stations: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Wholesale & Distribution
95 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
94 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
General Freight Trucking: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
90 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Creative Agencies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
81 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Outdoor Recreation: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
67 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Home Infusion: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
40 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
35 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Waste Management & Recycling: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
32 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Senior Care & Living
31 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Non-Medical Home Care: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
26 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Daycare Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
These are the industries in Hilton Head 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
962 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
General Contracting: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Financial & Professional Services
666 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Real Estate Brokerages: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
631 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Full-Service Restaurants: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
451 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
446 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Primary & Family Care: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
225 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Residential Cleaning: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
183 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Auto Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
147 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Hair Salons: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Nail Salons: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
105 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Hotels: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
97 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
95 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Gas Stations: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Wholesale & Distribution
95 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
94 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
General Freight Trucking: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
90 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Creative Agencies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
81 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Outdoor Recreation: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
67 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Home Infusion: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
40 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
35 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Waste Management & Recycling: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
32 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Senior Care & Living
31 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Non-Medical Home Care: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
26 related employer businesses in Hilton Head.
Daycare Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Hilton Head ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Hilton Head?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head
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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