Selling a Business in Louisiana
Selling a business in Louisiana means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Louisiana has 108,561 employer businesses and about 436,534 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Louisiana by the numbers
108,561
108,561
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
436,534
436,534
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,697,330
1,697,330
EMPLOYMENT
$96.6 billion
$96.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
47,011
47,011
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 Louisiana compares
Louisiana ranks 25th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 7% of employer businesses in Louisiana, compared with 6% nationwide.
47,011 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Louisiana ranks 25th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 7% of employer businesses in Louisiana, compared with 6% nationwide.
47,011 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Louisiana
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 Louisiana
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Louisiana's Department of Revenue says state law may hold a buyer personally responsible for certain unpaid taxes owed by the seller, a rule called successor liability. The Department says this liability is generally limited to the value of the purchase price or other consideration paid, and it tells buyers to require the seller to get a Letter of Good Standing from the Department before closing (Department of Revenue guidance on buying a business).
Permits and registrations
Louisiana's Department of Revenue says a buyer should not use the seller's existing Louisiana Revenue Account Number or tax accounts after the purchase. The Department says to register the purchasing entity for its own Louisiana tax accounts before operations begin (Department of Revenue guidance on buying a business).
Unemployment insurance account
Louisiana law says that when a person or business acquires the employees, organization, trade or business, or substantially all the assets of another employer covered by the unemployment law, the predecessor's experience-rating records transfer to the successor. Those records are used to set an employer's unemployment tax rate. A successor that was not already an employer takes the predecessor's rate (Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1539).
These points come from official Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Louisiana's Department of Revenue says state law may hold a buyer personally responsible for certain unpaid taxes owed by the seller, a rule called successor liability. The Department says this liability is generally limited to the value of the purchase price or other consideration paid, and it tells buyers to require the seller to get a Letter of Good Standing from the Department before closing (Department of Revenue guidance on buying a business).
Permits and registrations
Louisiana's Department of Revenue says a buyer should not use the seller's existing Louisiana Revenue Account Number or tax accounts after the purchase. The Department says to register the purchasing entity for its own Louisiana tax accounts before operations begin (Department of Revenue guidance on buying a business).
Unemployment insurance account
Louisiana law says that when a person or business acquires the employees, organization, trade or business, or substantially all the assets of another employer covered by the unemployment law, the predecessor's experience-rating records transfer to the successor. Those records are used to set an employer's unemployment tax rate. A successor that was not already an employer takes the predecessor's rate (Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1539).
These points come from official Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Louisiana
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Louisiana. 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
9,382 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
General Contracting: 2,397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,093 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,046 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 979 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 951 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 665 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
9,016 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,759 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 3,085 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,014 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 886 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
8,072 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Primary & Family Care: 2,994 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,575 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 776 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 702 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 484 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
6,960 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Insurance Agencies: 2,136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,926 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 867 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 783 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
6,324 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,973 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,561 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 605 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,504 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Auto Repair: 1,150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 820 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 569 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,843 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Gas Stations: 2,237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 606 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,790 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 512 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,663 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
General Freight Trucking: 1,729 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
2,447 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Metal Fabrication: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,819 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Property Management: 739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 121 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.
Energy & Utilities
1,669 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Oil & Gas Services: 851 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,669 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Compounding Pharmacies: 823 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 823 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,564 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Hair Salons: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
1,214 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Hotels: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,192 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Bars & Pubs: 811 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 811 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 16 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.
Education & Childcare
1,114 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Daycare Centers: 1,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,097 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 423 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
827 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
715 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Non-Medical Home Care: 565 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 23 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
295 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 92 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
6 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 6 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 Louisiana. 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
9,382 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
General Contracting: 2,397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,093 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,046 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 979 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 951 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 665 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
9,016 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,759 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 3,085 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,014 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 886 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
8,072 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Primary & Family Care: 2,994 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,575 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 776 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 702 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 484 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
6,960 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Insurance Agencies: 2,136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,926 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 867 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 783 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
6,324 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,973 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,561 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 605 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,504 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Auto Repair: 1,150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 820 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 569 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,843 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Gas Stations: 2,237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 606 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,790 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 512 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,663 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
General Freight Trucking: 1,729 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
2,447 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Metal Fabrication: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,819 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Property Management: 739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 655 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 121 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.
Energy & Utilities
1,669 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Oil & Gas Services: 851 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,669 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Compounding Pharmacies: 823 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 823 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,564 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Hair Salons: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
1,214 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Hotels: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 887 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,192 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Bars & Pubs: 811 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 811 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 16 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.
Education & Childcare
1,114 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Daycare Centers: 1,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,097 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 423 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
827 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
715 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Non-Medical Home Care: 565 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 23 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
295 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 92 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
6 related employer businesses in Louisiana.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 6 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 Louisiana ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana?
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 Louisiana
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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