Selling a Business in DeKalb County
DeKalb County has 18,258 employer businesses, and 87% 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
DeKalb County by the numbers
18,258
18,258
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
100,237
100,237
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
298,747
298,747
EMPLOYMENT
$20.7 billion
$20.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,115
6,115
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 DeKalb County compares
DeKalb County ranks 4th of 159 Georgia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 17% of employer businesses in DeKalb County, compared with 13% in Georgia.
6,115 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
DeKalb County ranks 4th of 159 Georgia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 17% of employer businesses in DeKalb County, compared with 13% in Georgia.
6,115 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,178 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,378 employer businesses
Retail: 2,187 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,726 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,555 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,178 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,378 employer businesses
Retail: 2,187 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,726 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,555 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in DeKalb County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in DeKalb County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in DeKalb 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
1,726 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 692 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 98 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
1,488 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Primary & Family Care: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,351 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,114 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
General Contracting: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
832 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Technology & Media
562 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Creative Agencies: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
500 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
General Freight Trucking: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
479 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Auto Repair: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Gas Stations & Convenience
423 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Gas Stations: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
397 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
388 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Property Management: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
356 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Hair Salons: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
326 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Printing & Plastics: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
233 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Daycare Centers: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
225 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Home Infusion: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
168 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Hotels: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Health & Fitness
140 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
109 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
104 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Outdoor Recreation: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 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
70 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
39 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in DeKalb 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
1,726 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 692 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 98 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
1,488 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Primary & Family Care: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,351 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,114 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
General Contracting: 392 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
832 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 341 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Technology & Media
562 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Creative Agencies: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
500 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
General Freight Trucking: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
479 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Auto Repair: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Gas Stations & Convenience
423 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Gas Stations: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
397 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
388 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Property Management: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
356 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Hair Salons: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Manufacturing
326 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Printing & Plastics: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
233 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Daycare Centers: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
225 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Home Infusion: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
168 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Hotels: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Health & Fitness
140 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
109 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
104 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Outdoor Recreation: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 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
70 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
39 related employer businesses in DeKalb County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in DeKalb County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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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