Selling a Business in Moore County

These are the industries in Moore 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

44 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

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

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

Financial & Professional Services

30 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Insurance Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

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

• Real Estate Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

• Wealth Management: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

Logistics & Transportation

25 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• General Freight Trucking: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

• Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Automotive & Boat

20 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Auto Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

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

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

Gas Stations & Convenience

19 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Gas Stations: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

• Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Construction & Engineering

18 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Plumbing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Landscaping: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Retail Stores

15 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

14 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Primary & Family Care: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

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

Manufacturing

13 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.

• Metal Fabrication: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

12 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Hospitality & Travel

11 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Hotels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

9 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

Education & Childcare

5 related employer businesses in Moore County.

• Daycare Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.