Selling a Business in Crow Wing County
Crow Wing County has 2,283 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 retail and construction.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Crow Wing County by the numbers
2,283
2,283
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
5,779
5,779
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
28,209
28,209
EMPLOYMENT
$1.3 billion
$1.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
977
977
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 Crow Wing County compares
Crow Wing County ranks 12th of 87 Minnesota counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 16% of employer businesses in Crow Wing County, compared with 11% in Minnesota.
977 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Crow Wing County ranks 12th of 87 Minnesota counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 16% of employer businesses in Crow Wing County, compared with 11% in Minnesota.
977 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 370 employer businesses
Construction: 313 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 267 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 220 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 213 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 370 employer businesses
Construction: 313 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 267 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 220 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 213 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Crow Wing County
Retail, construction, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Crow Wing County
These are the industries in Crow Wing 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
304 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
General Contracting: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Civil Engineering: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
169 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
151 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Retail Stores
144 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
115 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Primary & Family Care: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
88 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Auto Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
81 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
36 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Bars & Pubs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
35 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Gas Stations: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
32 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Residential Cleaning: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 21 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
32 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
General Freight Trucking: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
31 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Hair Salons: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
29 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Hotels: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Health & Fitness
27 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
26 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
24 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
23 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 8 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.
Medical Supply Retail: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
21 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Wholesale & Distribution
20 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
11 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Daycare Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Pet Services
7 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Crow Wing 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
304 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
General Contracting: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Civil Engineering: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
169 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
151 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Retail Stores
144 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
115 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Primary & Family Care: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
88 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Auto Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
81 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
36 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Bars & Pubs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
35 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Gas Stations: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
32 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Residential Cleaning: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 21 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
32 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
General Freight Trucking: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
31 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Hair Salons: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
29 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Hotels: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Health & Fitness
27 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
26 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
24 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
23 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 8 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.
Medical Supply Retail: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
21 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Wholesale & Distribution
20 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
11 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Daycare Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Pet Services
7 related employer businesses in Crow Wing County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Crow Wing County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Crow Wing County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Crow Wing County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Crow Wing 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.
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Guides for owners in Crow Wing 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
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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
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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
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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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