Selling a Business in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County has 31,496 employer businesses, and 82% 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 health care and social assistance.
Part of the Cleveland area.
Areas in Ohio
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Cuyahoga County by the numbers
31,496
31,496
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
115,350
115,350
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
681,543
681,543
EMPLOYMENT
$47.9 billion
$47.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
13,506
13,506
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 Cuyahoga County compares
Cuyahoga County ranks 1st of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Cuyahoga County, compared with 9% in Ohio.
13,506 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Cuyahoga County ranks 1st of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Cuyahoga County, compared with 9% in Ohio.
13,506 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,890 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,827 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,709 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,159 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,095 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,890 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,827 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,709 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,159 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,095 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Cuyahoga County
Retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Cuyahoga County
These are the industries in Cuyahoga 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.
Restaurants & Food
2,912 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 983 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,333 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
General Contracting: 557 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 59 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.
Carpentry & Framing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,041 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Primary & Family Care: 640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,001 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Insurance Agencies: 546 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,578 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,119 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Metal Fabrication: 406 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
957 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
936 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
General Freight Trucking: 573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
928 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Auto Repair: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 70 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.
Marinas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
686 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Property Management: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
680 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Hair Salons: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
584 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Gas Stations: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
528 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
472 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Home Infusion: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
422 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Daycare Centers: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
331 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Bars & Pubs: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
281 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
266 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
247 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Hotels: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
130 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
82 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
These are the industries in Cuyahoga 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.
Restaurants & Food
2,912 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 983 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,333 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
General Contracting: 557 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 59 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.
Carpentry & Framing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,041 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Primary & Family Care: 640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,001 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Insurance Agencies: 546 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,578 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,119 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Metal Fabrication: 406 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
957 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
936 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
General Freight Trucking: 573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
928 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Auto Repair: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 70 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.
Marinas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
686 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Property Management: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
680 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Hair Salons: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
584 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Gas Stations: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
528 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
472 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Home Infusion: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
422 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Daycare Centers: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
331 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Bars & Pubs: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
281 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
266 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
247 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Hotels: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
130 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
82 related employer businesses in Cuyahoga County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in Cuyahoga County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Cuyahoga County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Cuyahoga County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Cuyahoga County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga 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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article
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.
Read article