Selling a Business in Atlanta
Owners in the Atlanta area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 163,103 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Atlanta by the numbers
163,103
163,103
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
816,645
816,645
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
2,692,513
2,692,513
EMPLOYMENT
$192.7 billion
$192.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
57,000
57,000
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 Atlanta compares
The Atlanta area ranks 1st of 14 Georgia metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Atlanta, compared with 13% in Georgia.
57,000 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Atlanta area ranks 1st of 14 Georgia metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Atlanta, compared with 13% in Georgia.
57,000 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 25,159 employer businesses
Retail: 18,625 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 18,435 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 14,416 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 14,253 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 25,159 employer businesses
Retail: 18,625 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 18,435 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 14,416 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 14,253 employer businesses
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 Atlanta
Professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Atlanta
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Atlanta. 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
15,607 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
General Contracting: 4,627 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 2,274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,908 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 954 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
13,733 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 5,712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 4,920 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,008 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 546 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
12,824 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Real Estate Brokerages: 4,483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 3,125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 2,892 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 719 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
12,236 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Primary & Family Care: 4,250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 2,421 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 973 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 970 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 689 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 612 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
7,276 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 2,550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 946 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 903 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
5,403 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
General Freight Trucking: 3,346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 660 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
4,784 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Auto Repair: 1,820 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 931 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 589 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
3,726 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
3,702 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Creative Agencies: 1,114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 931 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 818 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
3,416 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Property Management: 1,548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 1,293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 153 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
3,342 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Hair Salons: 1,862 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
3,228 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Printing & Plastics: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 578 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 506 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 400 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.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
3,116 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Gas Stations: 2,248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 868 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,995 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Home Infusion: 973 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 611 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 611 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
1,788 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Daycare Centers: 1,471 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
1,490 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Hotels: 975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
1,079 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
975 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Outdoor Recreation: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 27 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.
Senior Care & Living
755 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Non-Medical Home Care: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
717 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Waste Management & Recycling: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
662 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 181 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
4 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 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 Atlanta. 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
15,607 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
General Contracting: 4,627 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 2,274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,908 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 1,325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 954 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
13,733 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 5,712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 4,920 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 1,008 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 546 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
12,824 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Real Estate Brokerages: 4,483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 3,125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 2,892 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 719 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
12,236 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Primary & Family Care: 4,250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 2,421 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 973 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 970 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 689 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 612 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 291 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
7,276 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 2,550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 946 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 903 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
5,403 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
General Freight Trucking: 3,346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 660 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
4,784 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Auto Repair: 1,820 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 931 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 589 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
3,726 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
3,702 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Creative Agencies: 1,114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 931 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 818 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
3,416 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Property Management: 1,548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 1,293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 153 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
3,342 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Hair Salons: 1,862 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
3,228 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Printing & Plastics: 685 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 578 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 506 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 400 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.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
3,116 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Gas Stations: 2,248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 868 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,995 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Home Infusion: 973 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 611 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 611 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
1,788 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Daycare Centers: 1,471 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
1,490 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Hotels: 975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
1,079 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
975 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Outdoor Recreation: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 27 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.
Senior Care & Living
755 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Non-Medical Home Care: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
717 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Waste Management & Recycling: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
662 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 181 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
4 related employer businesses in Atlanta.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 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 Atlanta ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta?
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.
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Guides for owners in Atlanta
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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