Selling a Business in Washington County

These are the industries in Washington 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

112 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Plumbing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• General Contracting: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Landscaping: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Interior Finishing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Electrical: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Restaurants & Food

81 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 6 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Financial & Professional Services

53 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

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

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Wealth Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

• Private Lending: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Retail Stores

53 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

Medical Practices

47 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Primary & Family Care: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 11 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.

• Veterinary Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

• Vision & Eye Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

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

Manufacturing

37 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Metal Fabrication: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.

• Printing & Plastics: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.

Automotive & Boat

30 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Auto Repair: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Car Dealerships: 9 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.

• Auto Parts: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

Gas Stations & Convenience

30 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Gas Stations: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

• Convenience Stores: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Wholesale & Distribution

23 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 20 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.

Logistics & Transportation

18 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• General Freight Trucking: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

16 related employer businesses in Washington County.

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

• Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

• Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

11 related employer businesses in Washington 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.

Entertainment & Recreation

10 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• 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.

• Outdoor Recreation: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

10 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Hotels: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

• Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Beauty & Personal Care

6 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Day Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

• Tattoo Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Massage Parlors: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Hair Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Education & Childcare

5 related employer businesses in Washington County.

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

Pet Services

5 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Pet Grooming & Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Boarding, Daycare & Training: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Home Services

4 related employer businesses in Washington County.

• Property Management: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in Washington 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.