Selling a Business in Boise
Owners in Boise sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. This market has 23,933 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled. People also search for this market as Treasure Valley, Meridian or Nampa. The largest industries here are construction and professional and technical services.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Boise by the numbers
23,933
23,933
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
75,188
75,188
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
321,694
321,694
EMPLOYMENT
$19.8 billion
$19.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,980
8,980
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 Boise compares
Boise ranks 1st of 6 Idaho metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 22.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Administrative and support services makes up 7% of employer businesses in Boise, compared with 6% in Idaho.
8,980 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Boise ranks 1st of 6 Idaho metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 22.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Administrative and support services makes up 7% of employer businesses in Boise, compared with 6% in Idaho.
8,980 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 4,134 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,774 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,723 employer businesses
Retail: 2,281 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,798 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 4,134 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,774 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,723 employer businesses
Retail: 2,281 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,798 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Boise
Construction, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Boise
These are the industries in Boise 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
4,399 related employer businesses in Boise.
General Contracting: 1,031 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 866 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 565 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,187 related employer businesses in Boise.
Real Estate Brokerages: 919 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,619 related employer businesses in Boise.
Primary & Family Care: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,468 related employer businesses in Boise.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
859 related employer businesses in Boise.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
705 related employer businesses in Boise.
Auto Repair: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
683 related employer businesses in Boise.
General Freight Trucking: 460 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
615 related employer businesses in Boise.
Metal Fabrication: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
612 related employer businesses in Boise.
Residential Cleaning: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 21 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
457 related employer businesses in Boise.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
404 related employer businesses in Boise.
Hair Salons: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
357 related employer businesses in Boise.
Creative Agencies: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
237 related employer businesses in Boise.
Bars & Pubs: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
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.
Education & Childcare
215 related employer businesses in Boise.
Daycare Centers: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
207 related employer businesses in Boise.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
199 related employer businesses in Boise.
Home Infusion: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
197 related employer businesses in Boise.
Non-Medical Home Care: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
177 related employer businesses in Boise.
Gas Stations: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 12 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.
Hospitality & Travel
166 related employer businesses in Boise.
Hotels: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
122 related employer businesses in Boise.
Water & Wastewater Services: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
121 related employer businesses in Boise.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 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.
Land & Agriculture
5 related employer businesses in Boise.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
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.
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.
These are the industries in Boise 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
4,399 related employer businesses in Boise.
General Contracting: 1,031 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 866 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 565 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,187 related employer businesses in Boise.
Real Estate Brokerages: 919 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,619 related employer businesses in Boise.
Primary & Family Care: 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,468 related employer businesses in Boise.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 480 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
859 related employer businesses in Boise.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
705 related employer businesses in Boise.
Auto Repair: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
683 related employer businesses in Boise.
General Freight Trucking: 460 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
615 related employer businesses in Boise.
Metal Fabrication: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
612 related employer businesses in Boise.
Residential Cleaning: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 21 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
457 related employer businesses in Boise.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
404 related employer businesses in Boise.
Hair Salons: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
357 related employer businesses in Boise.
Creative Agencies: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
237 related employer businesses in Boise.
Bars & Pubs: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
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.
Education & Childcare
215 related employer businesses in Boise.
Daycare Centers: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
207 related employer businesses in Boise.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
199 related employer businesses in Boise.
Home Infusion: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
197 related employer businesses in Boise.
Non-Medical Home Care: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
177 related employer businesses in Boise.
Gas Stations: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 12 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.
Hospitality & Travel
166 related employer businesses in Boise.
Hotels: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
122 related employer businesses in Boise.
Water & Wastewater Services: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
121 related employer businesses in Boise.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 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.
Land & Agriculture
5 related employer businesses in Boise.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
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.
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Boise ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Boise?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Boise?
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 Boise
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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