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

71 related employer businesses in White County.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• General Contracting: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Landscaping: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Plumbing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Interior Finishing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Electrical: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

52 related employer businesses in White County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

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

Logistics & Transportation

40 related employer businesses in White County.

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

• Warehousing & Fulfillment: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

25 related employer businesses in White County.

• Insurance Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Manufacturing

24 related employer businesses in White County.

• Metal Fabrication: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.

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

• Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Automotive & Boat

21 related employer businesses in White County.

• Auto Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• 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.

• Car Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

Gas Stations & Convenience

21 related employer businesses in White County.

• Gas Stations: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Retail Stores

19 related employer businesses in White County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 10 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.

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

Medical Practices

16 related employer businesses in White County.

• Primary & Family Care: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Veterinary Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

6 related employer businesses in White County.

• Waste Management & Recycling: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

Beauty & Personal Care

5 related employer businesses in White County.

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

Hospitality & Travel

5 related employer businesses in White County.

• Hotels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

5 related employer businesses in White County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

4 related employer businesses in White County.

• Bars & Pubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Clubs & Lounges: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

Home Services

4 related employer businesses in White County.

• Residential Cleaning: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

• Commercial Cleaning: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.