Selling a Business in Cobb County
Cobb County has 22,148 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Cobb County by the numbers
22,148
22,148
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
99,811
99,811
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
376,117
376,117
EMPLOYMENT
$27.9 billion
$27.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,895
7,895
BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.
How Cobb County compares
Cobb County ranks 3rd of 159 Georgia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 17% of employer businesses in Cobb County, compared with 13% in Georgia.
7,895 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Cobb County ranks 3rd of 159 Georgia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 17% of employer businesses in Cobb County, compared with 13% in Georgia.
7,895 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,673 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,538 employer businesses
Retail: 2,309 employer businesses
Construction: 1,990 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,897 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,673 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,538 employer businesses
Retail: 2,309 employer businesses
Construction: 1,990 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,897 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Cobb County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Cobb County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Cobb County. 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
2,273 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
General Contracting: 682 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,865 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 457 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,743 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,717 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Primary & Family Care: 559 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
919 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
654 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Auto Repair: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
545 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
General Freight Trucking: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
545 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
514 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Property Management: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
493 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Creative Agencies: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
466 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Hair Salons: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
358 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Printing & Plastics: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
311 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Home Infusion: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
293 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Gas Stations: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
237 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Daycare Centers: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
179 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Hotels: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
165 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
119 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Outdoor Recreation: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
111 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
107 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Senior Care & Living
100 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Cobb County. 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
2,273 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
General Contracting: 682 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,865 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 457 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,743 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,717 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Primary & Family Care: 559 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
919 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
654 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Auto Repair: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
545 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
General Freight Trucking: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
545 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
514 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Property Management: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
493 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Creative Agencies: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
466 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Hair Salons: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
358 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Printing & Plastics: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
311 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Home Infusion: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
293 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Gas Stations: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
237 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Daycare Centers: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
179 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Hotels: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
165 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
119 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Outdoor Recreation: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
111 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
107 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Senior Care & Living
100 related employer businesses in Cobb County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Working with owners in Cobb County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Cobb County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Cobb County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Cobb County?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Cobb County
October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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