Selling a Business in Jefferson County
Jefferson County has 16,989 employer businesses, and 82% 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
Jefferson County by the numbers
16,989
16,989
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
58,835
58,835
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
341,042
341,042
EMPLOYMENT
$22.7 billion
$22.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,475
7,475
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 Jefferson County compares
Jefferson County ranks 1st of 67 Alabama counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Jefferson County, compared with 9% in Alabama.
7,475 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Jefferson County ranks 1st of 67 Alabama counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Jefferson County, compared with 9% in Alabama.
7,475 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,489 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,014 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,937 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,841 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,576 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,489 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,014 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,937 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,841 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,576 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Jefferson County
Retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Jefferson County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Jefferson 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
1,446 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 743 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,364 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Contracting: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 179 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.
Electrical: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,283 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Primary & Family Care: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,178 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Insurance Agencies: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,115 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
560 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Auto Repair: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
466 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
447 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gas Stations: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
424 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Freight Trucking: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
392 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Metal Fabrication: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Technology & Media
303 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Creative Agencies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
293 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Property Management: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
254 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
253 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hair Salons: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
163 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Daycare Centers: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
162 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hotels: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Health & Fitness
125 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
123 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Bars & Pubs: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
90 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
72 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
53 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Jefferson 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
1,446 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 743 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,364 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Contracting: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 179 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.
Electrical: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,283 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Primary & Family Care: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,178 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Insurance Agencies: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,115 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
560 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Auto Repair: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
466 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
447 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gas Stations: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
424 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Freight Trucking: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Manufacturing
392 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Metal Fabrication: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Technology & Media
303 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Creative Agencies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
293 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Property Management: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
254 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
253 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hair Salons: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
163 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Daycare Centers: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
162 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hotels: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Health & Fitness
125 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
123 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Bars & Pubs: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
90 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
72 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
53 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Jefferson County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Jefferson County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Jefferson County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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