Selling a Business in Madison County
Madison County has 1,113 employer businesses, and 87% 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 retail.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Madison County by the numbers
1,113
1,113
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
3,957
3,957
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
21,463
21,463
EMPLOYMENT
$663 million
$663 million
ANNUAL PAYROLL
431
431
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 Madison County compares
Madison County ranks 10th of 44 Idaho counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 14% of employer businesses in Madison County, compared with 11% in Idaho.
431 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Madison County ranks 10th of 44 Idaho counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 14% of employer businesses in Madison County, compared with 11% in Idaho.
431 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 182 employer businesses
Retail: 152 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 147 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 105 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 78 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 182 employer businesses
Retail: 152 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 147 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 105 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 78 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Madison County
Construction, retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Madison County
These are the industries in Madison 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
183 related employer businesses in Madison County.
General Contracting: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 14 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.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
100 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Primary & Family Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
66 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Restaurants & Food
66 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
49 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
34 related employer businesses in Madison County.
General Freight Trucking: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
30 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Auto Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Home Services
24 related employer businesses in Madison 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.
Property Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
23 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Metal Fabrication: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
17 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
16 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hair Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
9 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Gas Stations & Convenience
9 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Gas Stations: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
7 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
5 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Daycare Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
5 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hotels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
4 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
3 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
3 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
3 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Home Infusion: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Madison 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
183 related employer businesses in Madison County.
General Contracting: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 14 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.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
100 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Primary & Family Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
66 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Restaurants & Food
66 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
49 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
34 related employer businesses in Madison County.
General Freight Trucking: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
30 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Auto Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Home Services
24 related employer businesses in Madison 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.
Property Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
23 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Metal Fabrication: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
17 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
16 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hair Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
9 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Gas Stations & Convenience
9 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Gas Stations: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
7 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
5 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Daycare Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
5 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hotels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
4 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
3 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
3 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
3 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Home Infusion: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Madison County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Madison County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Madison County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Madison County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Madison 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
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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
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Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
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Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
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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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