Selling a Business in Hawaii County
Hawaii County has 4,400 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are retail and accommodation and food service.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Hawaii County by the numbers
4,400
4,400
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
20,503
20,503
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
54,716
54,716
EMPLOYMENT
$2.8 billion
$2.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,776
1,776
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 Hawaii County compares
Hawaii County ranks 3rd of 5 Hawaii counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Hawaii County, compared with 3% in Hawaii.
1,776 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Hawaii County ranks 3rd of 5 Hawaii counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Hawaii County, compared with 3% in Hawaii.
1,776 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 641 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 520 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 492 employer businesses
Construction: 441 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 438 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 641 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 520 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 492 employer businesses
Construction: 441 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 438 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Hawaii County
Retail, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Hawaii County
These are the industries in Hawaii 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
492 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
General Contracting: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
462 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
309 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
294 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Primary & Family Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
244 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Home Services
126 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Residential Cleaning: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
125 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Auto Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
99 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
91 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
86 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
General Freight Trucking: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
81 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Gas Stations: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
67 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Hotels: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
62 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Hair Salons: 37 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: 7 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
56 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Outdoor Recreation: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 11 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.
Technology & Media
52 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Creative Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
46 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Daycare Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
42 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
40 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
28 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
14 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Pet Services
11 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Hawaii 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
492 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
General Contracting: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
462 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
309 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
294 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Primary & Family Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
244 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Home Services
126 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Residential Cleaning: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
125 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Auto Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
99 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
91 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
86 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
General Freight Trucking: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
81 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Gas Stations: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
67 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Hotels: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
62 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Hair Salons: 37 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: 7 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
56 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Outdoor Recreation: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 11 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.
Technology & Media
52 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Creative Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
46 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Daycare Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
42 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
40 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
28 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
14 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Pet Services
11 related employer businesses in Hawaii County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Hawaii County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Hawaii County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Hawaii County?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
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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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