Selling a Business in Little Rock
Owners in the Little Rock area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 19,170 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Little Rock by the numbers
19,170
19,170
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
63,853
63,853
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
315,713
315,713
EMPLOYMENT
$17.8 billion
$17.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,029
8,029
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 Little Rock compares
The Little Rock area ranks 1st of 5 Arkansas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Little Rock, compared with 9% in Arkansas.
8,029 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Little Rock area ranks 1st of 5 Arkansas metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Little Rock, compared with 9% in Arkansas.
8,029 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,658 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,564 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,143 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,955 employer businesses
Construction: 1,777 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,658 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,564 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,143 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,955 employer businesses
Construction: 1,777 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 Little Rock
Retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Little Rock
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Little Rock. 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
1,922 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
General Contracting: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,633 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Primary & Family Care: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,553 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,439 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Insurance Agencies: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,062 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
655 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Auto Repair: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 71 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.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
502 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
General Freight Trucking: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
460 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 15 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
382 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Gas Stations: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 43 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.
Manufacturing
379 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Metal Fabrication: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
292 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Hair Salons: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
288 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Property Management: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 26 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
261 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Compounding Pharmacies: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
254 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 13 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
210 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Daycare Centers: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
197 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Hotels: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
157 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
127 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Non-Medical Home Care: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
125 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Waste Management & Recycling: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Entertainment & Recreation
113 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Outdoor Recreation: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 29 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.
Bowling Alleys: 5 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.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 58 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 Little Rock. 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
1,922 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
General Contracting: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,633 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Primary & Family Care: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,553 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,439 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Insurance Agencies: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,062 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
655 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Auto Repair: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 71 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.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
502 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
General Freight Trucking: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
460 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 15 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
382 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Gas Stations: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 43 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.
Manufacturing
379 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Metal Fabrication: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
292 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Hair Salons: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
288 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Property Management: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 26 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
261 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Compounding Pharmacies: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
254 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 13 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
210 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Daycare Centers: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
197 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Hotels: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
157 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
127 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Non-Medical Home Care: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
125 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Waste Management & Recycling: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Entertainment & Recreation
113 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Outdoor Recreation: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 29 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.
Bowling Alleys: 5 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.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Little Rock.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 58 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 Little Rock ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock?
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 Little Rock
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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