Selling a Business in Northwest Arkansas
Owners in Northwest Arkansas sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. This market has 14,311 employer businesses, and 83% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled. People also search for this market as NWA, Fayetteville, Bentonville or Rogers. The largest industries here are professional and technical services and retail.
Areas in Arkansas
Counties in this area
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Northwest Arkansas by the numbers
14,311
14,311
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
53,508
53,508
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
244,096
244,096
EMPLOYMENT
$16.4 billion
$16.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,117
6,117
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 Northwest Arkansas compares
Northwest Arkansas ranks 2nd of 5 Arkansas metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas, compared with 9% in Arkansas.
6,117 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Northwest Arkansas ranks 2nd of 5 Arkansas metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas, compared with 9% in Arkansas.
6,117 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 1,667 employer businesses
Retail: 1,666 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,604 employer businesses
Construction: 1,494 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,318 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 1,667 employer businesses
Retail: 1,666 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,604 employer businesses
Construction: 1,494 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,318 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Northwest Arkansas
Professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Northwest Arkansas
These are the industries in Northwest Arkansas 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
1,668 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
General Contracting: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,165 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,048 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Primary & Family Care: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,013 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Real Estate Brokerages: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
672 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
441 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Auto Repair: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
369 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
General Freight Trucking: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
347 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
344 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
297 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Residential Cleaning: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
227 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Hair Salons: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
185 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Creative Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
155 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Gas Stations: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
136 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Daycare Centers: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
129 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Hotels: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
127 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
119 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Compounding Pharmacies: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
112 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Bars & Pubs: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
79 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Waste Management & Recycling: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
75 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Senior Care & Living
74 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
These are the industries in Northwest Arkansas 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
1,668 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
General Contracting: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,165 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,048 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Primary & Family Care: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,013 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Real Estate Brokerages: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
672 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
441 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Auto Repair: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
369 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
General Freight Trucking: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
347 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
344 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
297 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Residential Cleaning: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
227 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Hair Salons: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
185 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Creative Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
155 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Gas Stations: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
136 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Daycare Centers: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
129 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Hotels: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
127 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
119 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Compounding Pharmacies: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
112 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Bars & Pubs: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
79 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Waste Management & Recycling: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
75 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Senior Care & Living
74 related employer businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
Working with owners in Northwest Arkansas
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Northwest Arkansas. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Northwest Arkansas ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Northwest Arkansas?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Northwest Arkansas?
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 Northwest Arkansas
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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