Selling a Business in Jefferson County
Jefferson County has 20,164 employer businesses, and 81% 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
20,164
20,164
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
81%
81%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
75,642
75,642
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
470,153
470,153
EMPLOYMENT
$30.3 billion
$30.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,761
8,761
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 120 Kentucky counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Jefferson County, compared with 5% in Kentucky.
8,761 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Jefferson County ranks 1st of 120 Kentucky counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Jefferson County, compared with 5% in Kentucky.
8,761 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,796 employer businesses
Retail: 2,538 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,267 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,894 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,880 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,796 employer businesses
Retail: 2,538 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,267 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,894 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,880 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Jefferson County
Health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services, 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
1,805 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 690 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 620 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Bakeries: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,755 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Primary & Family Care: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,714 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Contracting: 433 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,506 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,030 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
648 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Auto Repair: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 123 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: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
527 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Freight Trucking: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
513 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
504 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Metal Fabrication: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
431 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Residential Cleaning: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
350 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hair Salons: 214 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: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
340 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
277 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gas Stations: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
237 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
221 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Daycare Centers: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
186 related employer businesses in Jefferson 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: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
177 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Bars & Pubs: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 34 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: 9 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.
Hospitality & Travel
175 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hotels: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 132 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: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
139 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Jefferson 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: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
65 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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
1,805 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 690 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 620 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Bakeries: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,755 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Primary & Family Care: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,714 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Contracting: 433 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,506 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 454 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 437 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,030 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
648 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Auto Repair: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 123 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: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
527 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
General Freight Trucking: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
513 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
504 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Metal Fabrication: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
431 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Residential Cleaning: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
350 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hair Salons: 214 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: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
340 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
277 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Gas Stations: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
237 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
221 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Daycare Centers: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
186 related employer businesses in Jefferson 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: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
177 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Bars & Pubs: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 34 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: 9 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.
Hospitality & Travel
175 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Hotels: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 132 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: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
139 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Jefferson 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: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
65 related employer businesses in Jefferson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in Jefferson County
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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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