Selling a Business in Baton Rouge
Owners in the Baton Rouge area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 19,589 employer businesses, and 83% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Baton Rouge by the numbers
19,589
19,589
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
84,451
84,451
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
351,260
351,260
EMPLOYMENT
$21.5 billion
$21.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,628
8,628
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 Baton Rouge compares
The Baton Rouge area ranks 2nd of 10 Louisiana metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 9% of employer businesses in Baton Rouge, compared with 8% in Louisiana.
8,628 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Baton Rouge area ranks 2nd of 10 Louisiana metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 9% of employer businesses in Baton Rouge, compared with 8% in Louisiana.
8,628 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,807 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,443 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,121 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,961 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,881 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,807 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,443 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,121 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,961 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,881 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 Baton Rouge
Retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Baton Rouge
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Baton Rouge. 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
1,964 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
General Contracting: 518 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,645 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 771 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,370 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Insurance Agencies: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,281 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Primary & Family Care: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,138 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
632 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Auto Repair: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
520 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Gas Stations: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 138 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
514 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
487 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Metal Fabrication: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
467 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
General Freight Trucking: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
423 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Hair Salons: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
323 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Residential Cleaning: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
267 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Compounding Pharmacies: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
252 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
248 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Daycare Centers: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
198 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Hotels: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
174 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Oil & Gas Services: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Health & Fitness
169 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
167 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Bars & Pubs: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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
125 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 29 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
57 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 16 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.
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.
Land & Agriculture
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.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Baton Rouge. 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
1,964 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
General Contracting: 518 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,645 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 771 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,370 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Insurance Agencies: 379 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,281 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Primary & Family Care: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,138 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
632 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Auto Repair: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
520 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Gas Stations: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 138 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
514 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
487 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Metal Fabrication: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
467 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
General Freight Trucking: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
423 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Hair Salons: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
323 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Residential Cleaning: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
267 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Compounding Pharmacies: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
252 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
248 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Daycare Centers: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
198 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Hotels: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
174 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Oil & Gas Services: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Health & Fitness
169 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
167 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Bars & Pubs: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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
125 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 29 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
57 related employer businesses in Baton Rouge.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 16 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.
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.
Land & Agriculture
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Baton Rouge ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Baton Rouge
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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