Selling a Business in Georgia
Selling a business in Georgia means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Georgia has 261,320 employer businesses and about 1,236,191 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Georgia by the numbers
261,320
261,320
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
1,236,191
1,236,191
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
4,405,730
4,405,730
EMPLOYMENT
$280.4 billion
$280.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
98,528
98,528
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 Georgia compares
Georgia ranks 7th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 14% of employer businesses in Georgia, compared with 12% nationwide.
98,528 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Georgia ranks 7th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 14% of employer businesses in Georgia, compared with 12% nationwide.
98,528 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Georgia
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Georgia
Permits and registrations
The Georgia Department of Revenue says sales and use tax registration does not need renewal and stays in effect as long as the business exists with no change in ownership or structure. Source: Georgia Department of Revenue tax registration page
Unemployment insurance account
The Georgia Department of Labor says that when an employer acquires or purchases an existing business, the acquiring employer, called the successor, normally takes on the tax rate and liability of the business it bought. The handbook also says a seller should tell the department in writing of the date of a sale or merger. Source: Georgia Department of Labor Employer Handbook
These points come from official Georgia agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Georgia
Permits and registrations
The Georgia Department of Revenue says sales and use tax registration does not need renewal and stays in effect as long as the business exists with no change in ownership or structure. Source: Georgia Department of Revenue tax registration page
Unemployment insurance account
The Georgia Department of Labor says that when an employer acquires or purchases an existing business, the acquiring employer, called the successor, normally takes on the tax rate and liability of the business it bought. The handbook also says a seller should tell the department in writing of the date of a sale or merger. Source: Georgia Department of Labor Employer Handbook
These points come from official Georgia agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Georgia
Retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Georgia
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Georgia. 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
24,632 related employer businesses in Georgia.
General Contracting: 7,075 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 3,273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 3,242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 3,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 3,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 2,491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,862 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 1,033 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
22,976 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 9,735 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 7,925 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 2,122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,769 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 1,182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
19,337 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Primary & Family Care: 7,199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 3,663 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,761 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 1,554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 1,521 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 1,045 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 1,013 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
19,053 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Real Estate Brokerages: 6,227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 4,638 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 4,637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,869 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 1,393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
13,145 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 4,239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 3,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 2,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 1,615 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
8,752 related employer businesses in Georgia.
General Freight Trucking: 5,525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 1,037 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
8,594 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Auto Repair: 3,037 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 1,791 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 1,529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 1,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
7,001 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Gas Stations: 5,102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,899 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Manufacturing
6,347 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Metal Fabrication: 1,227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 1,081 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 982 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 931 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 755 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 571 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
5,676 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 2,470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 1,056 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 925 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
5,280 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Property Management: 2,310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 2,013 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 2,013 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
4,681 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Hair Salons: 2,563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
4,631 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Creative Agencies: 1,385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 1,222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 968 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
3,565 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Home Infusion: 1,554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
2,972 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Hotels: 2,157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 2,157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
2,829 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Daycare Centers: 2,449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,672 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Outdoor Recreation: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,631 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 1,186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 1,186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 1,186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 1,186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
1,568 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Waste Management & Recycling: 578 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
1,350 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Non-Medical Home Care: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
1,018 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 745 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 745 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
18 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Georgia. 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
24,632 related employer businesses in Georgia.
General Contracting: 7,075 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 3,273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 3,242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 3,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 3,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 2,491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,862 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 1,033 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
22,976 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 9,735 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 7,925 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 2,122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,769 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 1,182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
19,337 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Primary & Family Care: 7,199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 3,663 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,761 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 1,554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 1,521 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 1,045 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 1,013 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
19,053 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Real Estate Brokerages: 6,227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 4,638 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 4,637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,869 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 1,393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
13,145 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 4,239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 3,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 2,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 1,615 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
8,752 related employer businesses in Georgia.
General Freight Trucking: 5,525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 1,037 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
8,594 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Auto Repair: 3,037 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 1,791 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 1,529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 1,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
7,001 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Gas Stations: 5,102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,899 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Manufacturing
6,347 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Metal Fabrication: 1,227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 1,081 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 982 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 931 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 755 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 571 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
5,676 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 2,470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 1,056 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 925 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
5,280 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Property Management: 2,310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 2,013 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 2,013 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
4,681 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Hair Salons: 2,563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 1,059 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 847 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
4,631 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Creative Agencies: 1,385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 1,222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 968 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
3,565 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Home Infusion: 1,554 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 1,333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
2,972 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Hotels: 2,157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 2,157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
2,829 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Daycare Centers: 2,449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,672 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Outdoor Recreation: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,631 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 1,186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 1,186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 1,186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 1,186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
1,568 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Waste Management & Recycling: 578 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
1,350 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Non-Medical Home Care: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
1,018 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 745 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 745 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
18 related employer businesses in Georgia.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Georgia ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Georgia?
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 Georgia?
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.
What should I prepare before listing?
Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements, a current balance sheet, the lease, a list of equipment and a summary of key contracts.
What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?
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, and it is used for larger businesses that run without the owner.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Georgia
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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