Selling a Business in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County has 969 employer businesses, and 88% 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 health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Pontotoc County by the numbers
969
969
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
3,008
3,008
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
13,368
13,368
EMPLOYMENT
$657 million
$657 million
ANNUAL PAYROLL
414
414
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 Pontotoc County compares
Pontotoc County ranks 19th of 77 Oklahoma counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Repair, personal care and other services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Pontotoc County, compared with 10% in Oklahoma.
414 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Pontotoc County ranks 19th of 77 Oklahoma counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Repair, personal care and other services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Pontotoc County, compared with 10% in Oklahoma.
414 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 151 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 125 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 110 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 84 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 82 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 151 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 125 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 110 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 84 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 82 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Pontotoc County
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Pontotoc County
These are the industries in Pontotoc 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.
Medical Practices
73 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Primary & Family Care: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
72 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Restaurants & Food
69 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Construction & Engineering
65 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
General Contracting: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Electrical: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
50 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
28 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
General Freight Trucking: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
22 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Auto Repair: 6 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: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
20 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Oil & Gas Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Gas Stations & Convenience
19 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Gas Stations: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
19 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Home Infusion: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
17 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
14 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Manufacturing
14 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
12 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Hotels: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Home Services
9 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Residential Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
7 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Hair Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Health & Fitness
7 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
4 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
3 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Bars & Pubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
3 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
These are the industries in Pontotoc 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.
Medical Practices
73 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Primary & Family Care: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
72 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Restaurants & Food
69 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Construction & Engineering
65 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
General Contracting: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Electrical: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
50 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
28 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
General Freight Trucking: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
22 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Auto Repair: 6 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: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
20 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Oil & Gas Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Gas Stations & Convenience
19 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Gas Stations: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
19 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Home Infusion: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
17 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
14 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Manufacturing
14 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Metal Fabrication: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
12 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Hotels: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Home Services
9 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Residential Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
7 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Hair Salons: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Health & Fitness
7 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
4 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
3 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Bars & Pubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
3 related employer businesses in Pontotoc County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Working with owners in Pontotoc County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Pontotoc County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Pontotoc County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County
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Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
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October 3, 2025
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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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