Category: Industry Guide
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How to Value: Pharmacies & Drug Stores
Industry Description The Pharmacies and Drug Stores industry contain establishments engaged in retailing prescription or nonprescription medicines, health and beauty, toiletries and consumable goods directly to the consumer on a walk-in basis. (NAICS 446110). Establishments may also engage in providing basic health and photo processing services. The following are some basic characteristics of the Pharmacies…
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How to Value: Bars & Nightclubs
Industry Description The Bars and Nightclubs industry in the U.S. contains establishments known as bars, taverns, nightclubs or drinking places primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption (NAICS 722410). They can also have limited food services and admissions to special events. The following are some basic characteristics of the Bars and…
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How to Value: Local Delivery Services*
Industry Description The Couriers and Local Delivery Services industry in the U.S. contain establishments that primarily engage in providing air, ground or combination mode courier and express delivery service for parcels and packages (NAICS 492110). They operate in two segments: larger couriers and smaller local delivery companies which together cater to various consumers. These services…
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How to Value: Gas Stations
Industry Description Gas stations are establishments in the U.S. engaged in retailing automotive fuels (diesel, gasohol and gasoline). Most operate in combination with a convenience store or food mart (NAICS 447110). Others are fuel-only sites or combine fuel with repair, towing or car wash services and sales of oils, parts and accessories (NAICS 447190). Major…
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How to Value: Full-Service Restaurants
Industry Description The Full-Service Restaurant industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating. These establishments may provide this type of food service to patrons in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing carryout services, or presenting live nontheatrical…
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How to Value: Car Dealerships
Industry Description The Car Dealership industry, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, consists of companies primarily engaged in retailing new and used automobiles and light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans, or retailing these new vehicles in combination with other activities, such as repair services, retailing used cars, and…