Selling a Business in Clackamas County
Clackamas County has 12,862 employer businesses, and 87% 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 health care and social assistance.
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Clackamas County by the numbers
12,862
12,862
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
36,261
36,261
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
158,159
158,159
EMPLOYMENT
$10.3 billion
$10.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,947
4,947
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 Clackamas County compares
Clackamas County ranks 3rd of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Clackamas County, compared with 5% in Oregon.
4,947 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Clackamas County ranks 3rd of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Clackamas County, compared with 5% in Oregon.
4,947 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,976 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,547 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,525 employer businesses
Retail: 1,142 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,061 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,976 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,547 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,525 employer businesses
Retail: 1,142 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,061 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Clackamas County
Construction, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Clackamas County
These are the industries in Clackamas 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
2,096 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
General Contracting: 747 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,129 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
878 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
798 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Dental Practices: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
439 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Electronics & Repair: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
430 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Metal Fabrication: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
357 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Auto Repair: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
333 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
General Freight Trucking: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
279 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Property Management: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
275 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 15 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: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
254 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Hair Salons: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
236 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Creative Agencies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
234 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
161 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Daycare Centers: 144 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
146 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Gas Stations: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
132 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Bars & Pubs: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 48 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: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Health & Fitness
97 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
88 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Home Infusion: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
80 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Hotels: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
72 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
66 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Clackamas 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
2,096 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
General Contracting: 747 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,129 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 366 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
878 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
798 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Dental Practices: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
439 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Electronics & Repair: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
430 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Metal Fabrication: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
357 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Auto Repair: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
333 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
General Freight Trucking: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
279 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Property Management: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
275 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 15 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: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
254 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Hair Salons: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
236 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Creative Agencies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
234 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
161 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Daycare Centers: 144 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
146 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Gas Stations: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
132 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Bars & Pubs: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 48 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: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Health & Fitness
97 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
88 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Home Infusion: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
80 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Hotels: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
72 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
66 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Clackamas County.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Clackamas County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Clackamas County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Clackamas County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Clackamas County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Clackamas 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 Clackamas 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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