Selling a Business in Jackson County
Jackson County has 18,212 employer businesses, and 82% 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 health care and social assistance and professional and technical services.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Jackson County by the numbers
18,212
18,212
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
57,966
57,966
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
360,017
360,017
EMPLOYMENT
$25.2 billion
$25.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,467
7,467
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 Jackson County compares
Jackson County ranks 2nd of 115 Missouri counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Jackson County, compared with 9% in Missouri.
7,467 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Jackson County ranks 2nd of 115 Missouri counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Jackson County, compared with 9% in Missouri.
7,467 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,662 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,273 employer businesses
Retail: 2,178 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,861 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,699 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,662 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,273 employer businesses
Retail: 2,178 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,861 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,699 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Jackson County
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Jackson County
These are the industries in Jackson 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
1,639 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
General Contracting: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,496 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 595 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 569 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 57 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.
Financial & Professional Services
1,373 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,323 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Primary & Family Care: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
837 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
624 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Auto Repair: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 21 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.
Senior Care & Living
545 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
429 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
General Freight Trucking: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Manufacturing
428 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Metal Fabrication: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
428 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Home Infusion: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
374 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
372 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Property Management: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
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.
Pest Control: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
334 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Hair Salons: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
334 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
283 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Gas Stations: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
201 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Daycare Centers: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
181 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Bars & Pubs: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
165 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Hotels: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
150 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
71 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
69 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
These are the industries in Jackson 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
1,639 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
General Contracting: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,496 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 595 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 569 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 57 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.
Financial & Professional Services
1,373 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,323 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Primary & Family Care: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
837 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
624 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Auto Repair: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 21 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.
Senior Care & Living
545 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 508 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
429 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
General Freight Trucking: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Manufacturing
428 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Metal Fabrication: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
428 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Home Infusion: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
374 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
372 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Property Management: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
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.
Pest Control: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
334 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Hair Salons: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
334 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
283 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Gas Stations: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
201 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Daycare Centers: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
181 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Bars & Pubs: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
165 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Hotels: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
150 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
71 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
69 related employer businesses in Jackson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Jackson County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Jackson County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Jackson County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Jackson County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Jackson 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 Jackson 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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