Selling a Business in Fulton County

Fulton County has 40,949 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Fulton County by the numbers

40,949

40,949

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

84%

84%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

144,976

144,976

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

928,068

928,068

EMPLOYMENT

$85.5 billion

$85.5 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

14,040

14,040

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 Fulton County compares

  • Fulton County ranks 1st of 159 Georgia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 9.7% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Professional and technical services makes up 21% of employer businesses in Fulton County, compared with 13% in Georgia.

  • 14,040 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Fulton County ranks 1st of 159 Georgia counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 9.7% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Professional and technical services makes up 21% of employer businesses in Fulton County, compared with 13% in Georgia.

  • 14,040 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Professional and technical services: 8,410 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 4,776 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 3,854 employer businesses

  • Retail: 3,732 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 3,314 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Professional and technical services: 8,410 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 4,776 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 3,854 employer businesses

  • Retail: 3,732 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 3,314 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Fulton County

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

Financial & Professional Services

3,567 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Restaurants & Food

3,333 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Medical Practices

3,219 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Construction & Engineering

1,972 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • General Contracting: 775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Masonry: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Retail Stores

1,712 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Technology & Media

1,475 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Logistics & Transportation

979 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Beauty & Personal Care

942 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Hair Salons: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

Home Services

788 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Property Management: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Residential Cleaning: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 37 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.

Wholesale & Distribution

726 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Automotive & Boat

591 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Auto Repair: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Car Washes: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Collision Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

563 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

501 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Gas Stations: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Education & Childcare

446 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Daycare Centers: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

398 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Hotels: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

386 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Entertainment & Recreation

311 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

  • Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Health & Fitness

294 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Senior Care & Living

147 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Pet Services

146 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Energy & Utilities

82 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

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

Financial & Professional Services

3,567 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Restaurants & Food

3,333 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Medical Practices

3,219 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Construction & Engineering

1,972 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • General Contracting: 775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Masonry: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Retail Stores

1,712 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Technology & Media

1,475 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Logistics & Transportation

979 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Beauty & Personal Care

942 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Hair Salons: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

Home Services

788 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Property Management: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Residential Cleaning: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 37 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.

Wholesale & Distribution

726 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Automotive & Boat

591 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Auto Repair: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Car Washes: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Collision Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

563 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

501 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Gas Stations: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Education & Childcare

446 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Daycare Centers: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

398 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Hotels: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

386 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Entertainment & Recreation

311 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

  • Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Health & Fitness

294 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Senior Care & Living

147 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Pet Services

146 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Energy & Utilities

82 related employer businesses in Fulton County.

Working with owners in Fulton County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Fulton County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Fulton County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton 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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