Selling a Business in Multnomah County
Multnomah County has 27,204 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 professional and technical services and health care and social assistance.
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Multnomah County by the numbers
27,204
27,204
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
79,426
79,426
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
442,844
442,844
EMPLOYMENT
$30.8 billion
$30.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
11,265
11,265
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 Multnomah County compares
Multnomah County ranks 1st of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 2.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Multnomah County, compared with 11% in Oregon.
11,265 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Multnomah County ranks 1st of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 2.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Multnomah County, compared with 11% in Oregon.
11,265 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,974 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,767 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,237 employer businesses
Retail: 2,783 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,481 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,974 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,767 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,237 employer businesses
Retail: 2,783 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,481 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Multnomah County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Multnomah County
These are the industries in Multnomah 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
2,605 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 817 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,283 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
General Contracting: 879 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,608 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Primary & Family Care: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,438 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 536 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,043 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
945 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Creative Agencies: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Manufacturing
837 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
799 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
General Freight Trucking: 432 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
789 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Property Management: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 24 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.
Automotive & Boat
706 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Auto Repair: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
538 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
530 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Hair Salons: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
457 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Bars & Pubs: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 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: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
434 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
416 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Daycare Centers: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
356 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Convenience Stores: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
267 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
238 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Hotels: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
150 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Home Infusion: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
134 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
93 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Multnomah 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
2,605 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 817 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,283 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
General Contracting: 879 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,608 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Primary & Family Care: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,438 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 536 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,043 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
945 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Creative Agencies: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Manufacturing
837 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
799 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
General Freight Trucking: 432 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
789 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Property Management: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 24 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.
Automotive & Boat
706 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Auto Repair: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
538 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
530 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Hair Salons: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
457 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Bars & Pubs: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 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: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
434 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Education & Childcare
416 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Daycare Centers: 393 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
356 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Convenience Stores: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
267 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
238 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Hotels: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
150 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Home Infusion: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
134 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
93 related employer businesses in Multnomah County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Multnomah County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Multnomah County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Multnomah County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Multnomah County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Multnomah 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 Multnomah 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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