Selling a Business in Davidson County
Davidson County has 22,122 employer businesses, and 80% 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
Davidson County by the numbers
22,122
22,122
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
80%
80%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
98,789
98,789
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
526,927
526,927
EMPLOYMENT
$38.7 billion
$38.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,854
9,854
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 Davidson County compares
Davidson County ranks 1st of 95 Tennessee counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Arts, entertainment and recreation makes up 5% of employer businesses in Davidson County, compared with 2% in Tennessee.
9,854 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Davidson County ranks 1st of 95 Tennessee counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Arts, entertainment and recreation makes up 5% of employer businesses in Davidson County, compared with 2% in Tennessee.
9,854 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,716 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,497 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,476 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,441 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,080 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,716 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,497 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,476 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,441 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,080 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Davidson County
Retail, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Davidson County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Davidson 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
2,130 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 824 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 811 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,649 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
General Contracting: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,620 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Primary & Family Care: 726 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,151 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,098 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Insurance Agencies: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
720 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
652 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Auto Repair: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
547 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Property Management: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
535 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
General Freight Trucking: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
522 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
441 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
344 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Gas Stations: 271 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
340 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Hair Salons: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
298 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Hotels: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
238 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Bars & Pubs: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
234 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
229 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
137 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Daycare Centers: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
121 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
91 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
76 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Davidson 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
2,130 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 824 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 811 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,649 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
General Contracting: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,620 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Primary & Family Care: 726 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,151 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,098 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Insurance Agencies: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
720 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
652 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Auto Repair: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
547 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Property Management: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
535 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
General Freight Trucking: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
522 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
441 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
344 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Gas Stations: 271 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
340 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Hair Salons: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
298 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Hotels: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
238 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Bars & Pubs: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
234 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
229 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
137 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Daycare Centers: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
121 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
91 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
76 related employer businesses in Davidson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Davidson County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Davidson County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Davidson 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 Davidson 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 Davidson 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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