Selling a Business in Columbia County

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Columbia 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.

Restaurants & Food

41 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Logistics & Transportation

36 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• General Freight Trucking: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

• Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Retail Stores

36 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 8 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.

• Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.

Medical Practices

27 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Primary & Family Care: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 5 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.

• Home Health & Hospice: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

23 related employer businesses in Columbia 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.

• Wealth Management: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

Construction & Engineering

22 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

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

• Plumbing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Electrical: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Civil Engineering: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Automotive & Boat

15 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

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

• Car Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

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

Energy & Utilities

14 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Oil & Gas Services: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

14 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

• Metal Fabrication: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

• Printing & Plastics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

13 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Gas Stations: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Education & Childcare

11 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

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

Wholesale & Distribution

9 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

8 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Hotels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

8 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Compounding Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Specialty Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

• Home Infusion: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

5 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

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

Health & Fitness

4 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

• Gyms & Health Clubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

• Yoga Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

• Pilates Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

• Personal Training Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Columbia 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.

Senior Care & Living

3 related employer businesses in Columbia County.

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