Selling a Business in Polk County

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

Construction & Engineering

87 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• General Contracting: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• Plumbing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Landscaping: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Electrical: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Civil Engineering: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

• Interior Finishing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

68 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

• Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Medical Practices

67 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Primary & Family Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Home Health & Hospice: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Veterinary Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

• Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Mental & Behavioral Health: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

• Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Financial & Professional Services

44 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Insurance Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Private Lending: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

• Wealth Management: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.

Retail Stores

36 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

Automotive & Boat

29 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Car Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

• Auto Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Collision Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Gas Stations & Convenience

26 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Gas Stations: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

• Convenience Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Logistics & Transportation

24 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• General Freight Trucking: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

• Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

17 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 9 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.

• Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.

Hospitality & Travel

13 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Hotels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

• Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

11 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Home Infusion: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

• Compounding Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Specialty Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

9 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

• Metal Fabrication: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

9 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

Home Services

8 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Property Management: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Pet Services

4 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Pet Grooming & Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Boarding, Daycare & Training: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

3 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Daycare Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

• Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

• Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

• Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Technology & Media

3 related employer businesses in Polk County.

• Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.