Selling a Business in Sevier County
Sevier County has 3,117 employer businesses, and 82% 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 retail and accommodation and food service.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Sevier County by the numbers
3,117
3,117
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
10,089
10,089
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
47,891
47,891
EMPLOYMENT
$1.8 billion
$1.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,540
1,540
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 Sevier County compares
Sevier County ranks 11th of 95 Tennessee counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Arts, entertainment and recreation makes up 4% of employer businesses in Sevier County, compared with 2% in Tennessee.
1,540 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Sevier County ranks 11th of 95 Tennessee counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Arts, entertainment and recreation makes up 4% of employer businesses in Sevier County, compared with 2% in Tennessee.
1,540 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 730 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 634 employer businesses
Construction: 265 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 255 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 219 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 730 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 634 employer businesses
Construction: 265 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 255 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 219 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Sevier County
Retail, accommodation and food service, construction, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Sevier County
These are the industries in Sevier 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
418 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
394 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
279 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
General Contracting: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
210 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Hotels: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
134 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Private Lending: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Medical Practices
118 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Primary & Family Care: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
110 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
101 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Property Management: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
89 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Gas Stations: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
82 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Outdoor Recreation: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
75 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Auto Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
35 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Hair Salons: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Technology & Media
31 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Real Estate Media: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
28 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
General Freight Trucking: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
22 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
19 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Daycare Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
18 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
13 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pet Services
12 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
7 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
4 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Sevier 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
418 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
394 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
279 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
General Contracting: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
210 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Hotels: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
134 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Private Lending: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Medical Practices
118 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Primary & Family Care: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
110 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
101 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Property Management: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
89 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Gas Stations: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
82 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Outdoor Recreation: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
75 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Auto Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
35 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Hair Salons: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Technology & Media
31 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Real Estate Media: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
28 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
General Freight Trucking: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
22 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
19 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Daycare Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
18 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
13 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pet Services
12 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
7 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
4 related employer businesses in Sevier County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Sevier County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Sevier County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Sevier County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Sevier 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 Sevier 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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