Selling a Business 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

42 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

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

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Coffee Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

Logistics & Transportation

36 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• General Freight Trucking: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

34 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Insurance Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Private Lending: 8 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.

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

Energy & Utilities

32 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Oil & Gas Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

Automotive & Boat

28 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Auto Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Car Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

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

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

Construction & Engineering

21 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• Landscaping: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• 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.

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

• Electrical: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

Retail Stores

20 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 4 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

18 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Primary & Family Care: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

9 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Gas Stations: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Hospitality & Travel

8 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Hotels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Manufacturing

8 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

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

• Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

Beauty & Personal Care

5 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

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

Education & Childcare

5 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

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

Home Services

5 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Residential Cleaning: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

• Commercial Cleaning: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

Wholesale & Distribution

4 related employer businesses in Shelby County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.