Selling a Business in Polk County

These are the industries in Polk 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

87 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• General Contracting: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• Plumbing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Landscaping: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• 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.

• Interior Finishing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

68 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

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

Medical Practices

67 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Primary & Family Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Home Health & Hospice: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Veterinary Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

• Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Mental & Behavioral Health: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Financial & Professional Services

44 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Insurance Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Private Lending: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

• Wealth Management: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

Retail Stores

36 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

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

Automotive & Boat

29 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Car Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

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

• Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Collision Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Gas Stations & Convenience

26 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Gas Stations: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

• Convenience Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Logistics & Transportation

24 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• General Freight Trucking: 20 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.

Energy & Utilities

17 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 9 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.

• Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

Hospitality & Travel

13 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Hotels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

• Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

11 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Home Infusion: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

• Compounding Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Specialty Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

9 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

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

Wholesale & Distribution

9 related employer businesses in Polk 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.

Home Services

8 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Property Management: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Pet Services

4 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Pet Grooming & Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Boarding, Daycare & Training: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

3 related employer businesses in Polk County.

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

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

• Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

• Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

• Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Technology & Media

3 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.