Selling a Business in DuPage
DuPage has 34,121 employer businesses, and 84% 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 professional and technical services and health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
DuPage by the numbers
34,121
34,121
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
102,104
102,104
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
595,691
595,691
EMPLOYMENT
$45.2 billion
$45.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
12,169
12,169
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 DuPage compares
DuPage ranks 2nd of 102 Illinois counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in DuPage, compared with 5% in Illinois.
12,169 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
DuPage ranks 2nd of 102 Illinois counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in DuPage, compared with 5% in Illinois.
12,169 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 4,946 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,933 employer businesses
Construction: 3,051 employer businesses
Retail: 2,924 employer businesses
Transportation and warehousing: 2,761 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 4,946 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,933 employer businesses
Construction: 3,051 employer businesses
Retail: 2,924 employer businesses
Transportation and warehousing: 2,761 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in DuPage
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in DuPage
These are the industries in DuPage 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
3,398 related employer businesses in DuPage.
General Contracting: 1,038 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
2,788 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Primary & Family Care: 856 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,635 related employer businesses in DuPage.
General Freight Trucking: 1,952 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,395 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 639 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 607 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,288 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 896 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,291 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
1,245 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,181 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Metal Fabrication: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
945 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Auto Repair: 413 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
661 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Hair Salons: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
646 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
583 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Residential Cleaning: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
419 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Home Infusion: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
304 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Gas Stations: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
287 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Daycare Centers: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
252 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
245 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Hotels: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 113 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: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
211 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Bars & Pubs: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
155 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Non-Medical Home Care: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
139 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
108 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Waste Management & Recycling: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
These are the industries in DuPage 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
3,398 related employer businesses in DuPage.
General Contracting: 1,038 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
2,788 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Primary & Family Care: 856 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 721 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,635 related employer businesses in DuPage.
General Freight Trucking: 1,952 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,395 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 639 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 607 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,288 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 896 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,291 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 610 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
1,245 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
1,181 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Metal Fabrication: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
945 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Auto Repair: 413 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
661 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Hair Salons: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
646 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
583 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Residential Cleaning: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
419 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Home Infusion: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
304 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Gas Stations: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
287 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Daycare Centers: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
252 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
245 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Hotels: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 113 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: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
211 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Bars & Pubs: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
155 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Non-Medical Home Care: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
139 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
108 related employer businesses in DuPage.
Waste Management & Recycling: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in DuPage
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in DuPage ask
How long does it take to sell a business in DuPage?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in DuPage?
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 DuPage
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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