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Selling a Business in Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County has 12,710 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 retail.

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LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Sedgwick County by the numbers

12,710

12,710

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

81%

81%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

39,790

39,790

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

237,173

237,173

EMPLOYMENT

$13.9 billion

$13.9 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

5,718

5,718

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 Sedgwick County compares

  • Sedgwick County ranks 2nd of 105 Kansas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Health care and social assistance makes up 14% of employer businesses in Sedgwick County, compared with 12% in Kansas.

  • 5,718 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Sedgwick County ranks 2nd of 105 Kansas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Health care and social assistance makes up 14% of employer businesses in Sedgwick County, compared with 12% in Kansas.

  • 5,718 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Health care and social assistance: 1,786 employer businesses

  • Retail: 1,639 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 1,245 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 1,236 employer businesses

  • Construction: 1,223 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Health care and social assistance: 1,786 employer businesses

  • Retail: 1,639 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 1,245 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 1,236 employer businesses

  • Construction: 1,223 employer businesses

INDUSTRIES

What sells in Sedgwick County

Health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service, repair, personal care and other services

Every kind of business we sell in Sedgwick County

These are the industries in Sedgwick 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

1,411 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • General Contracting: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Roofing & Siding: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

1,179 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Medical Practices

1,068 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Financial & Professional Services

908 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Retail Stores

672 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Automotive & Boat

454 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Auto Repair: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

337 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Logistics & Transportation

316 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Wholesale & Distribution

297 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Home Services

291 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Property Management: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Pest Control: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

  • Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

259 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Hair Salons: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

Technology & Media

153 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

152 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

135 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Gas Stations: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Hospitality & Travel

122 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Hotels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

122 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Entertainment & Recreation

118 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 11 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: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

86 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Daycare Centers: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

86 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Health & Fitness

85 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Pet Services

70 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

These are the industries in Sedgwick 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

1,411 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • General Contracting: 323 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Roofing & Siding: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

1,179 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Medical Practices

1,068 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Financial & Professional Services

908 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Retail Stores

672 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Automotive & Boat

454 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Auto Repair: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

337 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Logistics & Transportation

316 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Wholesale & Distribution

297 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Home Services

291 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Property Management: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Pest Control: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

  • Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

259 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Hair Salons: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

Technology & Media

153 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

152 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

135 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Gas Stations: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Hospitality & Travel

122 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Hotels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

122 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Entertainment & Recreation

118 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 11 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: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

86 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

  • Daycare Centers: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

86 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Health & Fitness

85 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Pet Services

70 related employer businesses in Sedgwick County.

Working with owners in Sedgwick County

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Sedgwick County ask

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

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

How is a business valued in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick 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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