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Selling a Business in Bonner County

Bonner County has 1,833 employer businesses, and 93% 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.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Bonner County by the numbers

1,833

1,833

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

93%

93%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

5,528

5,528

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

14,412

14,412

EMPLOYMENT

$677 million

$677 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

583

583

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 Bonner County compares

  • Bonner County ranks 7th of 44 Idaho counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 11.6% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 20% of employer businesses in Bonner County, compared with 17% in Idaho.

  • 583 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Bonner County ranks 7th of 44 Idaho counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 11.6% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 20% of employer businesses in Bonner County, compared with 17% in Idaho.

  • 583 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Construction: 369 employer businesses

  • Retail: 202 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 190 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 175 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 142 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Construction: 369 employer businesses

  • Retail: 202 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 190 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 175 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 142 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Bonner County

These are the industries in Bonner 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

380 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • General Contracting: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Interior Finishing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Plumbing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Financial & Professional Services

142 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Restaurants & Food

111 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Medical Practices

92 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Retail Stores

72 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Manufacturing

55 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Automotive & Boat

48 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Auto Repair: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Marinas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Collision Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

Logistics & Transportation

45 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Home Services

40 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

27 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Gas Stations: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Entertainment & Recreation

20 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

19 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Hospitality & Travel

19 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Hotels: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

15 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Daycare Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Technology & Media

14 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Beauty & Personal Care

13 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Hair Salons: 9 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.

Health & Fitness

12 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

11 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Wholesale & Distribution

10 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Pet Services

8 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Senior Care & Living

5 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

These are the industries in Bonner 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

380 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • General Contracting: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Interior Finishing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Plumbing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Financial & Professional Services

142 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Restaurants & Food

111 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Medical Practices

92 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Retail Stores

72 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Manufacturing

55 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Automotive & Boat

48 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Auto Repair: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Marinas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Collision Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

Logistics & Transportation

45 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Home Services

40 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

27 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Gas Stations: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Entertainment & Recreation

20 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

19 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Hospitality & Travel

19 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Hotels: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

15 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Daycare Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Technology & Media

14 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Beauty & Personal Care

13 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

  • Hair Salons: 9 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.

Health & Fitness

12 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

11 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Wholesale & Distribution

10 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Pet Services

8 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Senior Care & Living

5 related employer businesses in Bonner County.

Working with owners in Bonner County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Bonner County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Bonner County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Bonner County?

The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

How is a business valued in Bonner 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 Bonner 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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