Selling a Business in Birmingham
Owners in the Birmingham area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 27,200 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
Birmingham by the numbers
27,200
27,200
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
100,875
100,875
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
480,717
480,717
EMPLOYMENT
$30.5 billion
$30.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
11,733
11,733
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 Birmingham compares
The Birmingham area ranks 1st of 12 Alabama metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Birmingham, compared with 5% in Alabama.
11,733 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Birmingham area ranks 1st of 12 Alabama metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Birmingham, compared with 5% in Alabama.
11,733 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 4,055 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,977 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,971 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,963 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,398 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 4,055 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,977 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,971 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,963 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,398 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 Birmingham
Retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Birmingham
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Birmingham. 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
2,589 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
General Contracting: 680 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,246 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 618 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,005 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Primary & Family Care: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,849 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Insurance Agencies: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 441 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,655 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
970 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Auto Repair: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
777 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Gas Stations: 661 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 116 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
748 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
704 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Metal Fabrication: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
697 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
General Freight Trucking: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
479 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Property Management: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 39 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
446 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Compounding Pharmacies: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
395 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Hair Salons: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
392 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
245 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Daycare Centers: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
233 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Hotels: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
200 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
172 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Bars & Pubs: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 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.
Energy & Utilities
162 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Waste Management & Recycling: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Senior Care & Living
129 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Non-Medical Home Care: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 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
104 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 20 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 Birmingham. 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
2,589 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
General Contracting: 680 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,246 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 618 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,005 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Primary & Family Care: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,849 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Insurance Agencies: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 441 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,655 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
970 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Auto Repair: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
777 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Gas Stations: 661 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 116 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
748 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
704 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Metal Fabrication: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
697 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
General Freight Trucking: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
479 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Property Management: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 39 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
446 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Compounding Pharmacies: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
395 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Hair Salons: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
392 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
245 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Daycare Centers: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
233 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Hotels: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
200 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
172 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Bars & Pubs: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 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.
Energy & Utilities
162 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Waste Management & Recycling: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Senior Care & Living
129 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Non-Medical Home Care: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 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
104 related employer businesses in Birmingham.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 20 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 Birmingham ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham
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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