Selling a Business in Allegan County
Allegan County has 2,571 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are construction and retail.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Allegan County by the numbers
2,571
2,571
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
9,569
9,569
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
38,899
38,899
EMPLOYMENT
$2.2 billion
$2.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,072
1,072
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 Allegan County compares
Allegan County ranks 17th of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 16% of employer businesses in Allegan County, compared with 9% in Michigan.
1,072 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Allegan County ranks 17th of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 16% of employer businesses in Allegan County, compared with 9% in Michigan.
1,072 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 415 employer businesses
Retail: 333 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 298 employer businesses
Manufacturing: 224 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 220 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 415 employer businesses
Retail: 333 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 298 employer businesses
Manufacturing: 224 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 220 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Allegan County
Construction, retail, repair, personal care and other services, manufacturing
Every kind of business we sell in Allegan County
These are the industries in Allegan County and the number of employer businesses in each. 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
419 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
General Contracting: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
194 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
146 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Metal Fabrication: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
141 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Auto Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
117 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
General Freight Trucking: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
114 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Medical Practices
108 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Primary & Family Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
86 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
48 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Gas Stations: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
46 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
31 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Hotels: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
30 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Outdoor Recreation: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
26 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Residential Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
21 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Hair Salons: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
21 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
17 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Daycare Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
16 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
15 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Creative Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
13 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
11 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
3 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
These are the industries in Allegan County and the number of employer businesses in each. 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
419 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
General Contracting: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
194 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
146 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Metal Fabrication: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
141 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Auto Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
117 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
General Freight Trucking: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
114 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Medical Practices
108 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Primary & Family Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
86 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
48 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Gas Stations: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
46 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
31 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Hotels: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
30 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Outdoor Recreation: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
26 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Residential Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
21 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Hair Salons: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
21 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
17 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Daycare Centers: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
16 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
15 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Creative Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
13 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
11 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
3 related employer businesses in Allegan County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Working with owners in Allegan County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Allegan County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Allegan County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Allegan County?
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.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Allegan County
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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