Selling a Business in Mississippi
Selling a business in Mississippi means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Mississippi has 60,465 employer businesses and about 264,439 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Mississippi by the numbers
60,465
60,465
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
264,439
264,439
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
956,079
956,079
EMPLOYMENT
$45.5 billion
$45.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
26,819
26,819
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 Mississippi compares
Mississippi ranks 35th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 19% of employer businesses in Mississippi, compared with 12% nationwide.
26,819 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Mississippi ranks 35th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 19% of employer businesses in Mississippi, compared with 12% nationwide.
26,819 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Mississippi
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Mississippi
Notice when assets are sold
Mississippi's Department of Revenue rules say a return must be filed within ten days after a business is closed or sold, or its inventory is sold, and any sales tax due must be paid. The rules also say a lien attaches to the property of a person with a sales tax liability who closes or sells a business. A lien is a legal claim against property until a debt is paid (Mississippi Administrative Code, Title 35, Part IV, Chapter 08).
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Mississippi's Department of Revenue rules say a buyer of a business is required to withhold an amount, up to the purchase price, to cover the seller's tax if the seller cannot produce a tax clearance letter from the Department. If the buyer does not withhold and the tax remains unpaid after ten days, the rules say the full liability belongs to both buyer and seller. This is called successor liability, which means a buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes (Mississippi Administrative Code, Title 35, Part IV, Chapter 08).
Permits and registrations
Mississippi's Department of Revenue says a buyer of an existing business may not use the previous owner's sales tax number. The Department says a sales tax permit is issued to a specific person or entity and may not be transferred (Department of Revenue business tax FAQ).
Unemployment insurance account
Mississippi's Department of Employment Security says an organization that acquires a business already liable for state unemployment taxes may be immediately eligible for a modified tax rate. The Department says that rate may be higher or lower than the rate for a new employer (Department of Employment Security page on unemployment tax rates).
These points come from official Mississippi agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Mississippi
Notice when assets are sold
Mississippi's Department of Revenue rules say a return must be filed within ten days after a business is closed or sold, or its inventory is sold, and any sales tax due must be paid. The rules also say a lien attaches to the property of a person with a sales tax liability who closes or sells a business. A lien is a legal claim against property until a debt is paid (Mississippi Administrative Code, Title 35, Part IV, Chapter 08).
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Mississippi's Department of Revenue rules say a buyer of a business is required to withhold an amount, up to the purchase price, to cover the seller's tax if the seller cannot produce a tax clearance letter from the Department. If the buyer does not withhold and the tax remains unpaid after ten days, the rules say the full liability belongs to both buyer and seller. This is called successor liability, which means a buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes (Mississippi Administrative Code, Title 35, Part IV, Chapter 08).
Permits and registrations
Mississippi's Department of Revenue says a buyer of an existing business may not use the previous owner's sales tax number. The Department says a sales tax permit is issued to a specific person or entity and may not be transferred (Department of Revenue business tax FAQ).
Unemployment insurance account
Mississippi's Department of Employment Security says an organization that acquires a business already liable for state unemployment taxes may be immediately eligible for a modified tax rate. The Department says that rate may be higher or lower than the rate for a new employer (Department of Employment Security page on unemployment tax rates).
These points come from official Mississippi agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
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 Mississippi
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Mississippi
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Mississippi. 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
5,765 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,752 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 616 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
4,344 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
General Contracting: 1,074 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 601 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 462 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 435 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,093 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Primary & Family Care: 1,459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 915 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
4,030 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 973 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 816 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
3,504 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Insurance Agencies: 1,233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 801 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,443 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Auto Repair: 780 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 605 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,286 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Gas Stations: 1,895 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 391 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.
Logistics & Transportation
2,109 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
General Freight Trucking: 1,446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,605 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,242 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 598 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,009 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Compounding Pharmacies: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
1,003 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Residential Cleaning: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 73 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.
Energy & Utilities
953 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Water & Wastewater Services: 431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
847 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Daycare Centers: 808 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
834 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Hotels: 665 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 665 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
600 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Hair Salons: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
470 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Non-Medical Home Care: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
376 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
365 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Bars & Pubs: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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.
Health & Fitness
360 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
162 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 47 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.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
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.
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.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Mississippi. 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
5,765 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,752 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 616 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 449 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
4,344 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
General Contracting: 1,074 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 601 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 462 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 435 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,093 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Primary & Family Care: 1,459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 915 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
4,030 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 973 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 816 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
3,504 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Insurance Agencies: 1,233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 801 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,443 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Auto Repair: 780 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 605 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
2,286 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Gas Stations: 1,895 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 391 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.
Logistics & Transportation
2,109 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
General Freight Trucking: 1,446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,605 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,242 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 598 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,009 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Compounding Pharmacies: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
1,003 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Residential Cleaning: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 73 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.
Energy & Utilities
953 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Water & Wastewater Services: 431 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
847 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Daycare Centers: 808 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
834 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Hotels: 665 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 665 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
600 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Hair Salons: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
470 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Non-Medical Home Care: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
376 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
365 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Bars & Pubs: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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.
Health & Fitness
360 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
162 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 47 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.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Mississippi.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
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.
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Mississippi ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Mississippi?
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 Mississippi?
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.
What should I prepare before listing?
Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements, a current balance sheet, the lease, a list of equipment and a summary of key contracts.
What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?
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, and it is used for larger businesses that run without the owner.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Mississippi
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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