Selling a Business in Ramsey County
Ramsey County has 13,677 employer businesses, and 81% 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 health care and social assistance and professional and technical services.
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Ramsey County by the numbers
13,677
13,677
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
81%
81%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
44,470
44,470
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
294,664
294,664
EMPLOYMENT
$20.4 billion
$20.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,784
5,784
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 Ramsey County compares
Ramsey County ranks 2nd of 87 Minnesota counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 18% of employer businesses in Ramsey County, compared with 13% in Minnesota.
5,784 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Ramsey County ranks 2nd of 87 Minnesota counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 18% of employer businesses in Ramsey County, compared with 13% in Minnesota.
5,784 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,398 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,661 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,529 employer businesses
Retail: 1,431 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,263 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,398 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,661 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,529 employer businesses
Retail: 1,431 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,263 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Ramsey County
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, repair, personal care and other services, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Ramsey County
These are the industries in Ramsey 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
1,166 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,011 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
General Contracting: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
940 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
817 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
558 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
399 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Printing & Plastics: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
374 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Auto Repair: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
314 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
301 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Property Management: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
301 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
277 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Home Infusion: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
275 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
273 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Hair Salons: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
228 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
General Freight Trucking: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
158 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Gas Stations: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
157 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Education & Childcare
145 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Daycare Centers: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
124 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Bars & Pubs: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 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.
Hospitality & Travel
109 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Hotels: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 53 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: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
47 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
38 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Ramsey 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
1,166 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 427 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,011 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
General Contracting: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
940 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
817 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
558 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
399 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Printing & Plastics: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
374 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Auto Repair: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
314 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
301 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Property Management: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
301 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
277 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Home Infusion: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
275 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
273 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Hair Salons: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
228 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
General Freight Trucking: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
158 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Gas Stations: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
157 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Education & Childcare
145 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Daycare Centers: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
124 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Bars & Pubs: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 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.
Hospitality & Travel
109 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Hotels: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 53 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: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
47 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
38 related employer businesses in Ramsey County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Ramsey County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Ramsey County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Ramsey County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Ramsey County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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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