Selling a Business in Huntsville
Owners in the Huntsville area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 10,924 employer businesses, and 82% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Huntsville by the numbers
10,924
10,924
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
41,651
41,651
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
219,367
219,367
EMPLOYMENT
$14.4 billion
$14.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,823
4,823
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 Huntsville compares
The Huntsville area ranks 2nd of 12 Alabama metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Huntsville, compared with 9% in Alabama.
4,823 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Huntsville area ranks 2nd of 12 Alabama metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Huntsville, compared with 9% in Alabama.
4,823 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 1,625 employer businesses
Retail: 1,612 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,347 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,048 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,017 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 1,625 employer businesses
Retail: 1,612 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,347 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,048 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,017 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 Huntsville
Professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Huntsville
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Huntsville. 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
1,240 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Civil Engineering: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
General Contracting: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
964 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 462 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
894 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Primary & Family Care: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
697 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Real Estate Brokerages: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
644 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
377 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Auto Repair: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
279 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Metal Fabrication: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
266 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Gas Stations: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 22 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.
Home Services
254 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Residential Cleaning: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 21 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.
Logistics & Transportation
218 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
General Freight Trucking: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
168 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Hair Salons: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
164 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
136 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Compounding Pharmacies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
120 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Daycare Centers: 103 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.
Technology & Media
110 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
98 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
88 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Bars & Pubs: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 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.
Hospitality & Travel
87 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Hotels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
57 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Non-Medical Home Care: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 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
52 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 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.
Energy & Utilities
39 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Waste Management & Recycling: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
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 Huntsville. 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
1,240 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Civil Engineering: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
General Contracting: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
964 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 462 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
894 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Primary & Family Care: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
697 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Real Estate Brokerages: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
644 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
377 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Auto Repair: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
279 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Metal Fabrication: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
266 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Gas Stations: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 22 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.
Home Services
254 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Residential Cleaning: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 21 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.
Logistics & Transportation
218 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
General Freight Trucking: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
168 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Hair Salons: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
164 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
136 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Compounding Pharmacies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
120 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Daycare Centers: 103 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.
Technology & Media
110 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
98 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
88 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Bars & Pubs: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 3 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.
Hospitality & Travel
87 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Hotels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
57 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Non-Medical Home Care: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 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
52 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 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.
Energy & Utilities
39 related employer businesses in Huntsville.
Waste Management & Recycling: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
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 Huntsville ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Huntsville?
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 Huntsville?
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 Huntsville
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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