Selling a Business in Flathead County
Flathead County has 5,092 employer businesses, and 91% 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 construction and professional and technical services.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Flathead County by the numbers
5,092
5,092
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
91%
91%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
15,107
15,107
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
45,165
45,165
EMPLOYMENT
$2.3 billion
$2.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,672
1,672
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 Flathead County compares
Flathead County ranks 3rd of 56 Montana counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 20.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 21% of employer businesses in Flathead County, compared with 16% in Montana.
1,672 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Flathead County ranks 3rd of 56 Montana counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 20.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 21% of employer businesses in Flathead County, compared with 16% in Montana.
1,672 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,057 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 539 employer businesses
Retail: 491 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 471 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 443 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,057 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 539 employer businesses
Retail: 491 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 471 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 443 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Flathead County
Construction, professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Flathead County
These are the industries in Flathead 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
1,130 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
General Contracting: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Landscaping: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
384 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
285 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 63 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: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
254 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Dental Practices: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
206 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
162 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Metal Fabrication: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
141 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Residential Cleaning: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
138 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Auto Repair: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
116 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
General Freight Trucking: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
109 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Hotels: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
89 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Bars & Pubs: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
64 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
60 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
48 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Hair Salons: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
47 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Daycare Centers: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
36 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Gas Stations: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
32 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
30 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 6 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
25 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Home Infusion: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
25 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
17 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 12 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.
These are the industries in Flathead 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
1,130 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
General Contracting: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Landscaping: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
384 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
285 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 63 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: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
254 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Dental Practices: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
206 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
162 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Metal Fabrication: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
141 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Residential Cleaning: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
138 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Auto Repair: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
116 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
General Freight Trucking: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
109 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Hotels: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
89 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Bars & Pubs: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
64 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
60 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
48 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Hair Salons: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
47 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Daycare Centers: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
36 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Gas Stations: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
32 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
30 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 6 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
25 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Home Infusion: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
25 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
17 related employer businesses in Flathead County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 12 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.
Working with owners in Flathead County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Flathead County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Flathead County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Flathead County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Flathead County?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Flathead County
October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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October 3, 2025
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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