Selling a Business in San Juan County
San Juan County has 1,040 employer businesses, and 95% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are construction and professional and technical services.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
San Juan County by the numbers
1,040
1,040
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
95%
95%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
2,765
2,765
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
5,378
5,378
EMPLOYMENT
$276 million
$276 million
ANNUAL PAYROLL
317
317
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 San Juan County compares
San Juan County ranks 24th of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 24% of employer businesses in San Juan County, compared with 13% in Washington.
317 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
San Juan County ranks 24th of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 24% of employer businesses in San Juan County, compared with 13% in Washington.
317 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 251 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 109 employer businesses
Retail: 103 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 95 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 72 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 251 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 109 employer businesses
Retail: 103 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 95 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 72 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in San Juan County
Construction, professional and technical services, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in San Juan County
These are the industries in San Juan 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
270 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
General Contracting: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 6 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
75 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
49 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
35 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Dental Practices: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
30 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
29 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Hotels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
26 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Services
18 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Residential Cleaning: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
17 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
15 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
14 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Outdoor Recreation: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
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.
Health & Fitness
10 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
8 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Auto Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
8 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Last-Mile & Courier: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
General Freight Trucking: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Education & Childcare
6 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Daycare Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
4 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Hair Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
4 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Gas Stations: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
4 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
4 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Pet Services
3 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
3 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
These are the industries in San Juan 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
270 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
General Contracting: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 6 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
75 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
49 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
35 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Dental Practices: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
30 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
29 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Hotels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
26 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Services
18 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Residential Cleaning: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
17 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
15 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
14 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Outdoor Recreation: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
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.
Health & Fitness
10 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
8 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Auto Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
8 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Last-Mile & Courier: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
General Freight Trucking: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Education & Childcare
6 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Daycare Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
4 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Hair Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
4 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Gas Stations: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
4 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
4 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Pet Services
3 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
3 related employer businesses in San Juan County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Working with owners in San Juan County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in San Juan County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in San Juan County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in San Juan County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in San Juan County?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
FROM OUR BLOG
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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
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Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
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Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
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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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Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
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