Selling a Business in Duluth — What You Need to Know
Duluth's business sale market has a distinctive international character unlike any other Atlanta suburb. The K-Town corridor along Buford Highway and Pleasant Hill Road houses hundreds of Korean, Chinese, and South Asian businesses — restaurants, medical clinics, retail operations, and professional services — that attract international buyers and domestic buyers specifically seeking exposure to metro Atlanta's growing pan-Asian consumer economy. This creates a specialized acquisition market with buyer demand from both domestic and international sources.
Gwinnett Medical Center's Duluth campus (now Northside Hospital Gwinnett) and the expanding medical corridor generate healthcare acquisition demand for one of Georgia's most demographically diverse and fastest-growing patient populations. Healthcare buyers specifically target Duluth for the combination of strong patient volume, diverse insurance mix, and a growing population that ensures long-term practice growth.
Duluth's residential growth — driven by international corporate relocations, Gwinnett County's excellent school systems, and lower costs relative to north Fulton County — continues to expand the consumer base for home services, childcare, and personal services businesses. Individual buyers from Gwinnett's large Korean-American and South Asian-American professional communities represent an active, well-capitalized buyer pool for businesses across all categories.
Most Active Business Categories in Duluth
Healthcare & Medical Practices
Medical practices, dental groups, and specialty services serving Duluth's diverse and growing patient population command consistent premiums. The market's combination of Asian-American patients with above-average health insurance utilization and a large general Gwinnett County patient base creates strong revenue fundamentals that healthcare buyers value.
Restaurant & International Food Service
Duluth's Pan-Asian restaurant ecosystem — one of the most vibrant in the Southeast — creates specialized acquisition demand from both domestic buyers seeking international food service exposure and Korean, Chinese, and South Asian buyers specifically targeting the market. Established restaurants with loyal community followings command premiums unique to this market.
Home Services & Trades
Duluth's Pan-Asian restaurant ecosystem — one of the most vibrant in the Southeast — creates specialized acquisition demand from both domestic buyers seeking international food service exposure and Korean, Chinese, and South Asian buyers specifically targeting the market. Established restaurants with loyal community followings command premiums unique to this market.
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Most business brokers in Duluth charge 10% to 12%. On a million-dollar sale, that's $100K to $120K out of your pocket before you see a dime. John Salony charges 6% — which means on that same sale, you keep an extra $40K to $60K.
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Who Buys Businesses in Duluth?
Understanding your buyer pool directly impacts how your business is positioned, priced, and marketed. Duluth's economy attracts international (Korean-American, South Asian) individual buyers, Gwinnett corporate professional buyers, PE platforms targeting Atlanta northeast growth corridor.
Private Equity Groups
PE firms acquiring businesses as platform investments or add-ons to existing portfolio companies. They typically pay the highest multiples and bring institutional resources.
- ✓ Highest multiples (3.5×–5.0×+)
- ✓ May offer equity rollover
- ✓ Often want owner to stay 1–2 years
- ✓ Focused on EBITDA $500K+
Strategic Acquirers
Larger companies in your industry looking to expand geographically, add capabilities, or acquire customers. They understand your business and can often close faster.
- ✓ Strong multiples (3.0×–4.5×)
- ✓ Fastest due diligence
- ✓ Value customer base & territory
- ✓ May absorb into existing brand
Individual Buyers
Qualified individuals — often corporate executives or experienced operators — using SBA financing to acquire and run their own business.
- ✓ Solid multiples (2.5×–3.5×)
- ✓ SBA 7(a) financing typical
- ✓ Want transition support
- ✓ Looking for stability & cash flow
Who John Salony Works With in Duluth
John works best with business owners who are serious about getting a transaction done — not just exploring. If any of the below describes you, a confidential conversation makes sense.
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ABI Certified + MBA
Certified Business Intermediary with an MBA and 20+ years of experience in business sales and M&A advisory across the Southeast.
6% — Not 10–12%
The most competitive fee structure in the market. On a $1M sale you keep $40K–$60K more than you would with a traditional broker.
Complete Confidentiality
Blind listings, NDA before any details are shared, and careful buyer screening. Your employees and customers won't know until you're ready.
Dual CRE + Business Expertise
If you own the real estate too, John handles both. No need for two advisors, two timelines, or two sets of fees.
