Selling a Business in Kane County
Kane County has 13,537 employer businesses, and 85% 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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Kane County by the numbers
13,537
13,537
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
44,748
44,748
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
194,921
194,921
EMPLOYMENT
$11.4 billion
$11.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,940
4,940
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 Kane County compares
Kane County ranks 5th of 102 Illinois counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Kane County, compared with 4% in Illinois.
4,940 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Kane County ranks 5th of 102 Illinois counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Kane County, compared with 4% in Illinois.
4,940 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,655 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,492 employer businesses
Retail: 1,413 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,314 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,235 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,655 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,492 employer businesses
Retail: 1,413 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,314 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,235 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Kane County
Construction, professional and technical services, retail, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Kane County
These are the industries in Kane 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
1,933 related employer businesses in Kane County.
General Contracting: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,058 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
845 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Primary & Family Care: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
803 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Insurance Agencies: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
801 related employer businesses in Kane County.
General Freight Trucking: 643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 50 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: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
600 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
572 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Metal Fabrication: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
480 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Auto Repair: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Wholesale & Distribution
409 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
262 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Hair Salons: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
225 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Residential Cleaning: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
208 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Creative Agencies: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
151 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Gas Stations: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
141 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Bars & Pubs: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
102 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
98 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Daycare Centers: 87 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.
Senior Care & Living
92 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
83 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
67 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Hotels: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
65 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
58 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
These are the industries in Kane 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
1,933 related employer businesses in Kane County.
General Contracting: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,058 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
845 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Primary & Family Care: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
803 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Insurance Agencies: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
801 related employer businesses in Kane County.
General Freight Trucking: 643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 50 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: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
600 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
572 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Metal Fabrication: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
480 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Auto Repair: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Wholesale & Distribution
409 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
262 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Hair Salons: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
225 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Residential Cleaning: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
208 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Creative Agencies: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
151 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Gas Stations: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
141 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Bars & Pubs: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
102 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
98 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Daycare Centers: 87 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.
Senior Care & Living
92 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
83 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
67 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Hotels: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
65 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
58 related employer businesses in Kane County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Kane County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Kane County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Kane County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Kane County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Kane 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 Kane 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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