Selling a Business in Jefferson County

These are the industries in Jefferson 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.

Financial & Professional Services

47 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Wealth Management: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

• Insurance Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

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

Construction & Engineering

45 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• General Contracting: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• Landscaping: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x 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.

• Electrical: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Civil Engineering: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

• Carpentry & Framing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

36 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Retail Stores

17 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

Logistics & Transportation

14 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• General Freight Trucking: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Automotive & Boat

13 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Auto Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

Manufacturing

12 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

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

• Metal Fabrication: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Printing & Plastics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.

• Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Technology & Media

12 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Digital Marketing Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Creative Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

11 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Gas Stations: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Medical Practices

6 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

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

Entertainment & Recreation

5 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Bars & Pubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Clubs & Lounges: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

5 related employer businesses in Jefferson 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.

Beauty & Personal Care

3 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Day Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x 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.

Education & Childcare

3 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Daycare Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

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

Pet Services

3 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Senior Care & Living

3 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Non-Medical Home Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

3 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.