Selling a Business in Roanoke
Owners in the Roanoke area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 8,368 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
Roanoke by the numbers
8,368
8,368
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
23,820
23,820
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
143,093
143,093
EMPLOYMENT
$7.8 billion
$7.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
3,550
3,550
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 Roanoke compares
The Roanoke area ranks 3rd of 9 Virginia metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in Roanoke, compared with 3% in Virginia.
3,550 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Roanoke area ranks 3rd of 9 Virginia metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in Roanoke, compared with 3% in Virginia.
3,550 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,186 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,024 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 997 employer businesses
Construction: 838 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 753 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,186 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,024 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 997 employer businesses
Construction: 838 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 753 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 Roanoke
Retail, repair, personal care and other services, health care and social assistance, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Roanoke
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Roanoke. 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
880 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
General Contracting: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 23 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: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
627 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Full-Service Restaurants: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
574 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Primary & Family Care: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
544 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Insurance Agencies: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
443 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
404 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Auto Repair: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 96 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: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
219 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Metal Fabrication: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
213 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
General Freight Trucking: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
204 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Gas Stations: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Wholesale & Distribution
191 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 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.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
181 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Hair Salons: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 25 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
154 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Residential Cleaning: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 11 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
93 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Home Infusion: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
88 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 9 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
87 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Hotels: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
86 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Assisted Living Facilities: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
71 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
70 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Daycare Centers: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
55 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Outdoor Recreation: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
40 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
34 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 7 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 Roanoke. 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
880 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
General Contracting: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 23 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: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
627 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Full-Service Restaurants: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
574 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Primary & Family Care: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
544 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Insurance Agencies: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
443 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
404 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Auto Repair: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 96 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: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
219 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Metal Fabrication: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
213 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
General Freight Trucking: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
204 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Gas Stations: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Wholesale & Distribution
191 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 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.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
181 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Hair Salons: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 25 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
154 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Residential Cleaning: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 11 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
93 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Home Infusion: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
88 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 9 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
87 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Hotels: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
86 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Assisted Living Facilities: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
71 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
70 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Daycare Centers: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
55 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Outdoor Recreation: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
40 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
34 related employer businesses in Roanoke.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 7 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 Roanoke ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke?
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 Roanoke
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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