Selling a Business in Douglas County
Douglas County has 2,659 employer businesses, and 88% 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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Douglas County by the numbers
2,659
2,659
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
6,502
6,502
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
32,867
32,867
EMPLOYMENT
$1.8 billion
$1.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,079
1,079
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 Douglas County compares
Douglas County ranks 10th of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Douglas County, compared with 1% in Oregon.
1,079 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Douglas County ranks 10th of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Douglas County, compared with 1% in Oregon.
1,079 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 389 employer businesses
Construction: 364 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 338 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 273 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 239 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 389 employer businesses
Construction: 364 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 338 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 273 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 239 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Douglas County
Retail, construction, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Douglas County
These are the industries in Douglas 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
385 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
General Contracting: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Landscaping: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 15 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.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
236 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
168 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Primary & Family Care: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
155 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
107 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
99 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
97 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Auto Repair: 52 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: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 9 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
91 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Convenience Stores: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
89 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
General Freight Trucking: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
46 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hotels: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Home Services
45 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Residential Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
43 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Wholesale & Distribution
28 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
27 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Bars & Pubs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 17 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.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
26 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
22 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
18 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Daycare Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
18 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
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.
Beauty & Personal Care
14 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hair Salons: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Pet Services
14 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
9 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
These are the industries in Douglas 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
385 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
General Contracting: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Landscaping: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 15 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.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
236 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
168 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Primary & Family Care: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
155 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
107 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
99 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
97 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Auto Repair: 52 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: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 9 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
91 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Convenience Stores: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
89 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
General Freight Trucking: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
46 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hotels: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Home Services
45 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Residential Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
43 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Wholesale & Distribution
28 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
27 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Bars & Pubs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 17 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.
Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
26 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
22 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
18 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Daycare Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
18 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
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.
Beauty & Personal Care
14 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hair Salons: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Pet Services
14 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
9 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Douglas County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Douglas County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Douglas 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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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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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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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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