Selling a Business in Shelby County
Shelby County has 19,359 employer businesses, and 79% 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 health care and social assistance.
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Shelby County by the numbers
19,359
19,359
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
79%
79%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
102,747
102,747
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
446,048
446,048
EMPLOYMENT
$28.8 billion
$28.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,081
9,081
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 Shelby County compares
Shelby County ranks 2nd of 95 Tennessee counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Shelby County, compared with 4% in Tennessee.
9,081 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Shelby County ranks 2nd of 95 Tennessee counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Shelby County, compared with 4% in Tennessee.
9,081 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,910 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,277 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,006 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,869 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,599 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,910 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,277 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,006 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,869 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,599 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Shelby County
Retail, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Shelby County
These are the industries in Shelby 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
1,846 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 790 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,399 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Primary & Family Care: 546 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
1,272 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
General Contracting: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,105 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 408 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,079 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
General Freight Trucking: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,032 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Insurance Agencies: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
624 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Auto Repair: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
572 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
561 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Gas Stations: 436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
444 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Printing & Plastics: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
436 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Property Management: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
345 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Hair Salons: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
260 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Daycare Centers: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
238 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Home Infusion: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
227 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Hotels: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Technology & Media
211 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
170 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
128 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
112 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Bars & Pubs: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
65 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
60 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 35 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 Shelby 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
1,846 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 790 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,399 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Primary & Family Care: 546 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
1,272 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
General Contracting: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,105 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 408 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,079 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
General Freight Trucking: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,032 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Insurance Agencies: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
624 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Auto Repair: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
572 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
561 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Gas Stations: 436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
444 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Printing & Plastics: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
436 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Property Management: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
345 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Hair Salons: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
260 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Daycare Centers: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
238 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Home Infusion: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
227 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Hotels: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Technology & Media
211 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
170 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
128 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
112 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Bars & Pubs: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
65 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
60 related employer businesses in Shelby County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 35 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 Shelby County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Shelby County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Shelby County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Shelby County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Shelby 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 Shelby 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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