Selling a Business in Wise County

These are the industries in Wise 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

63 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

• Coffee Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

Automotive & Boat

45 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Auto Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Car Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

• Auto Parts: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Collision Repair: 6 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.

Medical Practices

39 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Primary & Family Care: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Home Health & Hospice: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Mental & Behavioral Health: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

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

• Dental Practices: 3 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.

Construction & Engineering

35 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Plumbing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• General Contracting: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Electrical: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Civil Engineering: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Retail Stores

34 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

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

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

Gas Stations & Convenience

27 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Gas Stations: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Financial & Professional Services

22 related employer businesses in Wise County.

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

• Insurance Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Logistics & Transportation

21 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• General Freight Trucking: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

16 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Compounding Pharmacies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Specialty Pharmacies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

• Home Infusion: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Wholesale & Distribution

14 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Education & Childcare

11 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Daycare Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Home Services

6 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Residential Cleaning: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

• Commercial Cleaning: 3 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.

Manufacturing

6 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Metal Fabrication: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

Health & Fitness

5 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Wellness & Recovery Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.

Entertainment & Recreation

3 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

3 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Hotels: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Technology & Media

3 related employer businesses in Wise County.

• Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.