Selling a Business in Summit County
Summit County has 13,309 employer businesses, and 82% 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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Summit County by the numbers
13,309
13,309
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
45,129
45,129
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
249,827
249,827
EMPLOYMENT
$14.6 billion
$14.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,891
5,891
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 Summit County compares
Summit County ranks 4th of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Summit County, compared with 5% in Ohio.
5,891 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Summit County ranks 4th of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Summit County, compared with 5% in Ohio.
5,891 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,609 employer businesses
Retail: 1,564 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,453 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,441 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,274 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,609 employer businesses
Retail: 1,564 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,453 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,441 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,274 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Summit County
Health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Summit County
These are the industries in Summit 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
1,191 related employer businesses in Summit County.
General Contracting: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,131 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 28 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.
Medical Practices
894 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Primary & Family Care: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
813 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Insurance Agencies: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
581 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 98 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.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
532 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Metal Fabrication: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
509 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Auto Repair: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
407 related employer businesses in Summit County.
General Freight Trucking: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
396 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
277 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Hair Salons: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
250 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Residential Cleaning: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
213 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Gas Stations: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
192 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Home Infusion: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
192 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
165 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Bars & Pubs: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Education & Childcare
161 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Daycare Centers: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
142 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
133 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
104 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Hotels: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
67 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
33 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
These are the industries in Summit 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
1,191 related employer businesses in Summit County.
General Contracting: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,131 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 28 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.
Medical Practices
894 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Primary & Family Care: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
813 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Insurance Agencies: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
581 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 98 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.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
532 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Metal Fabrication: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
509 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Auto Repair: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
407 related employer businesses in Summit County.
General Freight Trucking: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
396 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
277 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Hair Salons: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
250 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Residential Cleaning: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
213 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Gas Stations: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
192 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Home Infusion: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
192 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
165 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Bars & Pubs: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Education & Childcare
161 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Daycare Centers: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
142 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
133 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
104 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Hotels: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
67 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
33 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Summit County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Summit County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Summit County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Summit County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Summit 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 Summit 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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