Selling a Business in Loudoun County
Loudoun County has 12,561 employer businesses, and 86% 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 health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Loudoun County by the numbers
12,561
12,561
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
46,909
46,909
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
192,220
192,220
EMPLOYMENT
$14.2 billion
$14.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,234
4,234
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 Loudoun County compares
Loudoun County ranks 2nd of 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 32% of employer businesses in Loudoun County, compared with 15% in Virginia.
4,234 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Loudoun County ranks 2nd of 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 32% of employer businesses in Loudoun County, compared with 15% in Virginia.
4,234 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 4,080 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,273 employer businesses
Retail: 1,062 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,014 employer businesses
Construction: 949 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 4,080 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,273 employer businesses
Retail: 1,062 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,014 employer businesses
Construction: 949 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Loudoun County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Loudoun County
These are the industries in Loudoun 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
1,169 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
General Contracting: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
931 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Primary & Family Care: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
844 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
612 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
490 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
314 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Auto Repair: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
292 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Hair Salons: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
274 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
General Freight Trucking: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Home Services
216 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Residential Cleaning: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
213 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
180 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Daycare Centers: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
173 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 14 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
133 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
104 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Home Infusion: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
97 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Gas Stations: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
94 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
89 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Transportation Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
77 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Outdoor Recreation: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
68 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
34 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
22 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
These are the industries in Loudoun 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
1,169 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
General Contracting: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
931 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Primary & Family Care: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
844 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
612 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
490 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
314 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Auto Repair: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
292 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Hair Salons: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
274 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
General Freight Trucking: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Home Services
216 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Residential Cleaning: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
213 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
180 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Daycare Centers: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
173 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 14 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
133 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
104 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Home Infusion: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
97 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Gas Stations: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
94 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
89 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Transportation Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
77 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Outdoor Recreation: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
68 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
34 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
22 related employer businesses in Loudoun County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Loudoun County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Loudoun County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Loudoun County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Loudoun County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Loudoun 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 Loudoun 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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