Selling a Business in Franklin County
Franklin County has 30,700 employer businesses, and 79% 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
Franklin County by the numbers
30,700
30,700
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
79%
79%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
132,638
132,638
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
695,387
695,387
EMPLOYMENT
$44.3 billion
$44.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
13,543
13,543
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 Franklin County compares
Franklin County ranks 2nd of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Franklin County, compared with 5% in Ohio.
13,543 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Franklin County ranks 2nd of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Franklin County, compared with 5% in Ohio.
13,543 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 4,436 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,750 employer businesses
Retail: 3,600 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,296 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,851 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 4,436 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,750 employer businesses
Retail: 3,600 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,296 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,851 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Franklin County
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Franklin County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Franklin 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
2,851 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,560 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Primary & Family Care: 734 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
2,152 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
General Contracting: 562 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,064 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 496 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,344 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,164 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
General Freight Trucking: 669 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
901 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Auto Repair: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
723 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Property Management: 394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
701 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Home Infusion: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
680 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
644 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
581 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Daycare Centers: 546 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
555 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Gas Stations: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
533 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
515 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Hair Salons: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
362 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Bars & Pubs: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
311 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
299 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Hotels: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
293 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
139 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
128 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Franklin 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
2,851 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 936 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,560 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Primary & Family Care: 734 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
2,152 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
General Contracting: 562 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,064 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 496 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,344 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,164 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
General Freight Trucking: 669 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
901 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Auto Repair: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Home Services
723 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Property Management: 394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
701 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Home Infusion: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
680 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
644 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Education & Childcare
581 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Daycare Centers: 546 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
555 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Gas Stations: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
533 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
515 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Hair Salons: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
362 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Bars & Pubs: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
311 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
299 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Hotels: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
293 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
139 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
128 related employer businesses in Franklin County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in Franklin County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Franklin County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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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