Selling a Business in King County
King County has 70,376 employer businesses, and 86% 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 professional and technical services and health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
King County by the numbers
70,376
70,376
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
202,770
202,770
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,305,947
1,305,947
EMPLOYMENT
$143.7 billion
$143.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
26,715
26,715
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 King County compares
King County ranks 1st of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in King County, compared with 12% in Washington.
26,715 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
King County ranks 1st of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in King County, compared with 12% in Washington.
26,715 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 11,053 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 8,762 employer businesses
Construction: 6,775 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 6,747 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 6,068 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 11,053 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 8,762 employer businesses
Construction: 6,775 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 6,747 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 6,068 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in King County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in King County
These are the industries in King 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
7,738 related employer businesses in King County.
General Contracting: 2,825 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 654 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 477 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
6,071 related employer businesses in King County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,618 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,771 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,000 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
5,346 related employer businesses in King County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 824 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 724 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,697 related employer businesses in King County.
Dental Practices: 1,434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 1,052 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 770 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,396 related employer businesses in King County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 736 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,909 related employer businesses in King County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Home Services
1,689 related employer businesses in King County.
Property Management: 952 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 649 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 649 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,639 related employer businesses in King County.
Hair Salons: 856 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,583 related employer businesses in King County.
General Freight Trucking: 891 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,549 related employer businesses in King County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,512 related employer businesses in King County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
1,444 related employer businesses in King County.
Auto Repair: 557 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
1,131 related employer businesses in King County.
Daycare Centers: 994 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
903 related employer businesses in King County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
657 related employer businesses in King County.
Bars & Pubs: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
585 related employer businesses in King County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
555 related employer businesses in King County.
Gas Stations: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
507 related employer businesses in King County.
Hotels: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
479 related employer businesses in King County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
337 related employer businesses in King County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
210 related employer businesses in King County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
These are the industries in King 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
7,738 related employer businesses in King County.
General Contracting: 2,825 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 654 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 477 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Carpentry & Framing: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
6,071 related employer businesses in King County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,618 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,771 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,000 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
5,346 related employer businesses in King County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 824 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 724 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,697 related employer businesses in King County.
Dental Practices: 1,434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 1,052 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 770 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,396 related employer businesses in King County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 736 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,909 related employer businesses in King County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 577 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Home Services
1,689 related employer businesses in King County.
Property Management: 952 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 649 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 649 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,639 related employer businesses in King County.
Hair Salons: 856 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
1,583 related employer businesses in King County.
General Freight Trucking: 891 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,549 related employer businesses in King County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,512 related employer businesses in King County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
1,444 related employer businesses in King County.
Auto Repair: 557 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
1,131 related employer businesses in King County.
Daycare Centers: 994 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
903 related employer businesses in King County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
657 related employer businesses in King County.
Bars & Pubs: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
585 related employer businesses in King County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
555 related employer businesses in King County.
Gas Stations: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
507 related employer businesses in King County.
Hotels: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
479 related employer businesses in King County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
337 related employer businesses in King County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
210 related employer businesses in King County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in King County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in King County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in King County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in King County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in King 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 King 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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