Selling a Business in Alaska
Selling a business in Alaska means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Alaska has 22,178 employer businesses and about 61,625 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Alaska by the numbers
22,178
22,178
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
61,625
61,625
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
263,691
263,691
EMPLOYMENT
$19.2 billion
$19.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,609
8,609
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 Alaska compares
Alaska ranks 50th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Alaska, compared with 3% nationwide.
8,609 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Alaska ranks 50th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Alaska, compared with 3% nationwide.
8,609 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Alaska
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 Alaska
Permits and registrations
The Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing says a state business license is not transferable or assignable. A change in ownership from one person or entity to another requires a new Alaska business license. Source: Business Licensing form 08-4104
Unemployment insurance account
Alaska law says that when a buyer acquires substantially all of the operating assets of a business that was a covered employer, the seller's payroll records move to the buyer for setting its unemployment tax rate. If the buyer was not already an employer, it takes the rate the seller had just before the acquisition. The rule does not apply where the commissioner finds the deal was made mainly to get a lower rate. Source: Alaska Statutes, Section 23.20.295
These points come from official Alaska 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 Alaska
Permits and registrations
The Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing says a state business license is not transferable or assignable. A change in ownership from one person or entity to another requires a new Alaska business license. Source: Business Licensing form 08-4104
Unemployment insurance account
Alaska law says that when a buyer acquires substantially all of the operating assets of a business that was a covered employer, the seller's payroll records move to the buyer for setting its unemployment tax rate. If the buyer was not already an employer, it takes the rate the seller had just before the acquisition. The rule does not apply where the commissioner finds the deal was made mainly to get a lower rate. Source: Alaska Statutes, Section 23.20.295
These points come from official Alaska 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 Alaska
Health care and social assistance, construction, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Alaska
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Alaska. 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
2,778 related employer businesses in Alaska.
General Contracting: 918 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
1,691 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Full-Service Restaurants: 533 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,386 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Primary & Family Care: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,113 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 389 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
969 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
611 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Auto Repair: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
499 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Outdoor Recreation: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 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.
Manufacturing
484 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
467 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Hotels: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
460 related employer businesses in Alaska.
General Freight Trucking: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
392 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Residential Cleaning: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 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.
Senior Care & Living
371 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Assisted Living Facilities: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
369 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
287 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Hair Salons: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
265 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Gas Stations & Convenience
235 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Gas Stations: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 35 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.
Education & Childcare
190 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Daycare Centers: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
186 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
183 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
101 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Home Infusion: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
92 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 20 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 Alaska. 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
2,778 related employer businesses in Alaska.
General Contracting: 918 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
1,691 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Full-Service Restaurants: 533 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 490 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,386 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Primary & Family Care: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,113 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 389 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
969 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
611 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Auto Repair: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
499 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Outdoor Recreation: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 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.
Manufacturing
484 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
467 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Hotels: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
460 related employer businesses in Alaska.
General Freight Trucking: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
392 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Residential Cleaning: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 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.
Senior Care & Living
371 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Assisted Living Facilities: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
369 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
287 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Hair Salons: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
265 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Gas Stations & Convenience
235 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Gas Stations: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 35 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.
Education & Childcare
190 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Daycare Centers: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
186 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
183 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
101 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Home Infusion: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
92 related employer businesses in Alaska.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 20 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.
Working with owners in Alaska
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Alaska ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Alaska?
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 Alaska?
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 Alaska
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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