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Lincoln County

Selling a Business in Lincoln County

Lincoln County has 1,613 employer businesses, and 91% 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 accommodation and food service and retail.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Lincoln County by the numbers

1,613

1,613

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

91%

91%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

3,927

3,927

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

14,839

14,839

EMPLOYMENT

$660 million

$660 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

662

662

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 Lincoln County compares

  • Lincoln County ranks 15th of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.0% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Lincoln County, compared with 1% in Oregon.

  • 662 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Lincoln County ranks 15th of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.0% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Lincoln County, compared with 1% in Oregon.

  • 662 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Accommodation and food service: 301 employer businesses

  • Retail: 282 employer businesses

  • Construction: 193 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 124 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 119 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Accommodation and food service: 301 employer businesses

  • Retail: 282 employer businesses

  • Construction: 193 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 124 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 119 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Lincoln County

These are the industries in Lincoln 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

213 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Construction & Engineering

199 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • General Contracting: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Electrical: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Plumbing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Retail Stores

133 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Hospitality & Travel

92 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Hotels: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

79 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Medical Practices

56 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Manufacturing

38 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Home Services

35 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Automotive & Boat

31 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Auto Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Gas Stations & Convenience

28 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Gas Stations: 16 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.

Logistics & Transportation

22 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Entertainment & Recreation

19 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

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

  • Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Senior Care & Living

16 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Technology & Media

14 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Education & Childcare

12 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Daycare Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pet Services

11 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

11 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Wholesale & Distribution

11 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Beauty & Personal Care

9 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Hair Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

6 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Health & Fitness

5 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

These are the industries in Lincoln 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

213 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Construction & Engineering

199 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • General Contracting: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Electrical: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Plumbing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Retail Stores

133 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Hospitality & Travel

92 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Hotels: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

79 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Medical Practices

56 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Manufacturing

38 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Home Services

35 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Automotive & Boat

31 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Auto Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Gas Stations & Convenience

28 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Gas Stations: 16 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.

Logistics & Transportation

22 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Entertainment & Recreation

19 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

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

  • Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Senior Care & Living

16 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Technology & Media

14 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Education & Childcare

12 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Daycare Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pet Services

11 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

11 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Wholesale & Distribution

11 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Beauty & Personal Care

9 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

  • Hair Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

6 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Health & Fitness

5 related employer businesses in Lincoln County.

Working with owners in Lincoln County

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Lincoln County ask

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

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

How is a business valued in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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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