Selling a Business in White County

These are the industries in White 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

78 related employer businesses in White County.

• General Contracting: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Electrical: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Interior Finishing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Plumbing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• Landscaping: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

71 related employer businesses in White County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

Retail Stores

46 related employer businesses in White County.

• Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

• Sporting Goods & Firearms: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

38 related employer businesses in White County.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Insurance Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

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

Automotive & Boat

30 related employer businesses in White County.

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

• Collision Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Car Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

• Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

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

Hospitality & Travel

27 related employer businesses in White County.

• Hotels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

• Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 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.

Medical Practices

24 related employer businesses in White County.

• Primary & Family Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Veterinary Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

18 related employer businesses in White County.

• Gas Stations: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Manufacturing

18 related employer businesses in White County.

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

• Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

Home Services

16 related employer businesses in White County.

• Property Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• 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.

• Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Logistics & Transportation

13 related employer businesses in White County.

• General Freight Trucking: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

• Heavy Haul Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

12 related employer businesses in White County.

• Outdoor Recreation: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Bars & Pubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Clubs & Lounges: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

10 related employer businesses in White County.

• Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 3 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.

Education & Childcare

3 related employer businesses in White County.

• Daycare Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in White County.

• Wellness & Recovery Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.

Senior Care & Living

3 related employer businesses in White County.

• Non-Medical Home Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

3 related employer businesses in White County.

• Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.