Selling a Business in New Orleans
Owners in the New Orleans area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 25,133 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
New Orleans by the numbers
25,133
25,133
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
107,097
107,097
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
413,445
413,445
EMPLOYMENT
$25.6 billion
$25.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
10,663
10,663
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 New Orleans compares
The New Orleans area ranks 1st of 10 Louisiana metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in New Orleans, compared with 10% in Louisiana.
10,663 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The New Orleans area ranks 1st of 10 Louisiana metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in New Orleans, compared with 10% in Louisiana.
10,663 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,418 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,262 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,170 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,738 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,206 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,418 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,262 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,170 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,738 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,206 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 New Orleans
Retail, professional and technical services, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in New Orleans
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in New Orleans. 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.
Restaurants & Food
2,531 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,012 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,955 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
General Contracting: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,749 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Primary & Family Care: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,584 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 591 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,487 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Insurance Agencies: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
660 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Auto Repair: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
635 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
569 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
General Freight Trucking: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 35 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: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
534 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Property Management: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 38 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
509 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Gas Stations: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 133 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
474 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
460 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Bars & Pubs: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
428 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Hair Salons: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
372 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
350 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Hotels: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
337 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Compounding Pharmacies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
222 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Daycare Centers: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
191 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
142 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Oil & Gas Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Senior Care & Living
140 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Non-Medical Home Care: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 6 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
61 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 26 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 New Orleans. 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.
Restaurants & Food
2,531 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,012 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 916 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,955 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
General Contracting: 551 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,749 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Primary & Family Care: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,584 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 591 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,487 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Insurance Agencies: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 439 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
660 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Auto Repair: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
635 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
569 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
General Freight Trucking: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 35 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: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
534 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Property Management: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 38 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
509 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Gas Stations: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 133 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
474 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
460 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Bars & Pubs: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
428 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Hair Salons: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
372 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
350 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Hotels: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
337 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Compounding Pharmacies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
222 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Daycare Centers: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
191 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
142 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Oil & Gas Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Senior Care & Living
140 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Non-Medical Home Care: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 6 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
61 related employer businesses in New Orleans.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 26 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 New Orleans ask
How long does it take to sell a business in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans
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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