Selling a Business in Richland County

These are the industries in Richland 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

41 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• General Contracting: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Interior Finishing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

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

• Plumbing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Electrical: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

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

Energy & Utilities

40 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Oil & Gas Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Waste Management & Recycling: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

Logistics & Transportation

35 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• General Freight Trucking: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

30 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• 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

27 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Insurance Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x 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.

Automotive & Boat

18 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Auto Repair: 7 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.

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

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

Retail Stores

16 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Hospitality & Travel

13 related employer businesses in Richland 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.

• Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

8 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Bars & Pubs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Clubs & Lounges: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

7 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Gas Stations: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Wholesale & Distribution

6 related employer businesses in Richland County.

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

Beauty & Personal Care

5 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Hair Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Education & Childcare

4 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Daycare Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Home Services

4 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Residential Cleaning: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

• Commercial Cleaning: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

4 related employer businesses in Richland County.

• Primary & Family Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

Manufacturing

3 related employer businesses in Richland County.

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