Selling a Business in LaSalle County

LaSalle County has 2,523 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 retail and accommodation and food service.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

LaSalle County by the numbers

2,523

2,523

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

86%

86%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

6,212

6,212

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

33,721

33,721

EMPLOYMENT

$1.8 billion

$1.8 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

1,098

1,098

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 LaSalle County compares

  • LaSalle County ranks 17th of 102 Illinois counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 4.4% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in LaSalle County, compared with 9% in Illinois.

  • 1,098 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • LaSalle County ranks 17th of 102 Illinois counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 4.4% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Accommodation and food service makes up 13% of employer businesses in LaSalle County, compared with 9% in Illinois.

  • 1,098 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 378 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 337 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 294 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 240 employer businesses

  • Construction: 214 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 378 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 337 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 294 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 240 employer businesses

  • Construction: 214 employer businesses

INDUSTRIES

What sells in LaSalle County

Retail, accommodation and food service, repair, personal care and other services, health care and social assistance

Every kind of business we sell in LaSalle County

These are the industries in LaSalle 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.

Restaurants & Food

255 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Construction & Engineering

214 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • General Contracting: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Logistics & Transportation

138 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Automotive & Boat

129 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Auto Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Financial & Professional Services

125 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Medical Practices

124 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Retail Stores

124 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Manufacturing

105 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Entertainment & Recreation

86 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

65 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Gas Stations: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Hospitality & Travel

38 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Hotels: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

36 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Beauty & Personal Care

26 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Hair Salons: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Pet Services

20 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Health & Fitness

17 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Energy & Utilities

15 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Home Services

15 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

13 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Senior Care & Living

11 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Technology & Media

11 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Education & Childcare

8 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Daycare Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

These are the industries in LaSalle 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.

Restaurants & Food

255 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Construction & Engineering

214 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • General Contracting: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Logistics & Transportation

138 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Automotive & Boat

129 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Auto Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Financial & Professional Services

125 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Medical Practices

124 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Retail Stores

124 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Manufacturing

105 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Entertainment & Recreation

86 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

65 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Gas Stations: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Hospitality & Travel

38 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Hotels: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

36 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Beauty & Personal Care

26 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Hair Salons: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Pet Services

20 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Health & Fitness

17 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Energy & Utilities

15 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Home Services

15 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

13 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Senior Care & Living

11 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Technology & Media

11 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

Education & Childcare

8 related employer businesses in LaSalle County.

  • Daycare Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Working with owners in LaSalle County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in LaSalle County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in LaSalle County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in LaSalle County?

The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

How is a business valued in LaSalle 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 LaSalle 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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