Selling a Business in Marion County
Marion County has 24,248 employer businesses, and 80% 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 health care and social assistance and retail.
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Marion County by the numbers
24,248
24,248
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
80%
80%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
86,661
86,661
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
544,147
544,147
EMPLOYMENT
$38.0 billion
$38.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
10,345
10,345
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 Marion County compares
Marion County ranks 1st of 92 Indiana counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Marion County, compared with 5% in Indiana.
10,345 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Marion County ranks 1st of 92 Indiana counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Marion County, compared with 5% in Indiana.
10,345 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 3,216 employer businesses
Retail: 2,856 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,627 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,456 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,405 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 3,216 employer businesses
Retail: 2,856 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,627 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,456 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,405 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Marion County
Health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Marion County
These are the industries in Marion 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
2,215 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 895 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,190 related employer businesses in Marion County.
General Contracting: 559 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,700 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Primary & Family Care: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,520 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,039 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
913 related employer businesses in Marion County.
General Freight Trucking: 561 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
777 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Auto Repair: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
653 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
592 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Metal Fabrication: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
568 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Property Management: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
414 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Gas Stations: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
411 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
398 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Home Infusion: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
332 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Hair Salons: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
328 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
306 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Daycare Centers: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
243 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Hotels: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
225 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Bars & Pubs: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
178 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
102 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
87 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Marion 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
2,215 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 895 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,190 related employer businesses in Marion County.
General Contracting: 559 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,700 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Primary & Family Care: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,520 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,039 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
913 related employer businesses in Marion County.
General Freight Trucking: 561 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
777 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Auto Repair: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
653 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
592 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Metal Fabrication: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
568 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Property Management: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
414 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Gas Stations: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
411 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
398 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Home Infusion: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
332 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Hair Salons: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
328 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
306 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Daycare Centers: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
243 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Hotels: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
225 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Bars & Pubs: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
178 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
102 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
87 related employer businesses in Marion County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Marion County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Marion County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Marion County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Marion County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Marion 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 Marion 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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