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| Metric | HVAC | Landscaping | Car Wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical multipleThe band a business of this type usually sells for. | 2–3.3x SDE | 1.7–3x SDE | 3.2–6.7x SDE |
| SBA charge-off rateHow often SBA change-of-ownership loans on this trade are charged off. | 5.11% | 4.51% | 0.86% |
| Buyable businessesEstablishments in the 5-to-99-employee band a searcher can actually buy. | 44,680 of 111,207 | 33,941 of 117,969 | 9,387 of 19,807 |
| Changes hands a yearBuyable-band businesses sold per year, nationally. The pool a national search competes for. | ~118 | ~98 | ~47 |