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Roscommon County

Selling a Business in Roscommon County

Roscommon County has 551 employer businesses, and 94% 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 repair, personal care and other services.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Roscommon County by the numbers

551

551

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

94%

94%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

1,565

1,565

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

4,204

4,204

EMPLOYMENT

$172 million

$172 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

204

204

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 Roscommon County compares

  • Roscommon County ranks 60th of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 2.0% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Retail makes up 22% of employer businesses in Roscommon County, compared with 14% in Michigan.

  • 204 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Roscommon County ranks 60th of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 2.0% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Retail makes up 22% of employer businesses in Roscommon County, compared with 14% in Michigan.

  • 204 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 122 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 76 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 73 employer businesses

  • Construction: 72 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 49 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 122 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 76 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 73 employer businesses

  • Construction: 72 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 49 employer businesses

INDUSTRIES

What sells in Roscommon County

Retail, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service, construction

Every kind of business we sell in Roscommon County

These are the industries in Roscommon 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

70 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • General Contracting: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • HVAC Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

59 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Financial & Professional Services

37 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Retail Stores

34 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Automotive & Boat

23 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

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

  • Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

18 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Gas Stations: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Entertainment & Recreation

14 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Golf Courses: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

14 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Hospitality & Travel

9 related employer businesses in Roscommon 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.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

6 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Hair Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Education & Childcare

6 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Daycare Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

5 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Logistics & Transportation

4 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Energy & Utilities

3 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Senior Care & Living

3 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Wholesale & Distribution

3 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

These are the industries in Roscommon 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

70 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • General Contracting: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • HVAC Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

59 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Financial & Professional Services

37 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Retail Stores

34 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Automotive & Boat

23 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

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

  • Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

18 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Gas Stations: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Entertainment & Recreation

14 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Golf Courses: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

14 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Hospitality & Travel

9 related employer businesses in Roscommon 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.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

6 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Hair Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Education & Childcare

6 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

  • Daycare Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

5 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Logistics & Transportation

4 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Energy & Utilities

3 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Senior Care & Living

3 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Wholesale & Distribution

3 related employer businesses in Roscommon County.

Working with owners in Roscommon County

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Roscommon County ask

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

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

How is a business valued in Roscommon 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 Roscommon County

October 3, 2025

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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On

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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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