Selling a Business in Lee County
Lee County has 2,550 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
Lee County by the numbers
2,550
2,550
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
8,181
8,181
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
47,607
47,607
EMPLOYMENT
$2.4 billion
$2.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,229
1,229
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 Lee County compares
Lee County ranks 6th of 82 Mississippi counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Lee County, compared with 4% in Mississippi.
1,229 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Lee County ranks 6th of 82 Mississippi counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Lee County, compared with 4% in Mississippi.
1,229 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 510 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 343 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 262 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 237 employer businesses
Finance and insurance: 200 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 510 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 343 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 262 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 237 employer businesses
Finance and insurance: 200 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Lee County
Retail, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Lee County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Lee 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
257 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
214 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
201 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Primary & Family Care: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
147 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Insurance Agencies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Construction & Engineering
123 related employer businesses in Lee County.
General Contracting: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
96 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Printing & Plastics: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
93 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Auto Repair: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
90 related employer businesses in Lee County.
General Freight Trucking: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
86 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Gas Stations: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
79 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
46 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
40 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Residential Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
39 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Daycare Centers: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
37 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Hotels: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
28 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Hair Salons: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
28 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
19 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
16 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
11 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
6 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pet Services
6 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Lee 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
257 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
214 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
201 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Primary & Family Care: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
147 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Insurance Agencies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Construction & Engineering
123 related employer businesses in Lee County.
General Contracting: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
96 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Printing & Plastics: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
93 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Auto Repair: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
90 related employer businesses in Lee County.
General Freight Trucking: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
86 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Gas Stations: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
79 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
46 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
40 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Residential Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
39 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Daycare Centers: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
37 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Hotels: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
28 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Hair Salons: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
28 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
19 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
16 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
11 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
6 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pet Services
6 related employer businesses in Lee County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Lee County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Lee County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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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