Selling a Business in Sweetwater County
Sweetwater County has 1,219 employer businesses, and 87% 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 construction.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Sweetwater County by the numbers
1,219
1,219
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
2,616
2,616
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
15,361
15,361
EMPLOYMENT
$1.1 billion
$1.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
535
535
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 Sweetwater County compares
Sweetwater County ranks 8th of 23 Wyoming counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Mining and oil and gas makes up 6% of employer businesses in Sweetwater County, compared with 2% in Wyoming.
535 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Sweetwater County ranks 8th of 23 Wyoming counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Mining and oil and gas makes up 6% of employer businesses in Sweetwater County, compared with 2% in Wyoming.
535 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 153 employer businesses
Construction: 126 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 119 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 116 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 114 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 153 employer businesses
Construction: 126 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 119 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 116 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 114 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Sweetwater County
Retail, construction, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Sweetwater County
These are the industries in Sweetwater 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
130 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
General Contracting: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
88 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
67 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
60 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
General Freight Trucking: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
58 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Oil & Gas Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Retail Stores
51 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
47 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Insurance Agencies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
45 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Auto Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
40 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
28 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Gas Stations: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
28 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Residential Cleaning: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 20 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.
Hospitality & Travel
19 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Hotels: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
17 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
15 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Day Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Hair Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
15 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Bars & Pubs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
12 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Home Infusion: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
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.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
11 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Daycare Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
6 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
5 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
These are the industries in Sweetwater 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
130 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
General Contracting: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
88 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
67 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
60 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
General Freight Trucking: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
58 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Oil & Gas Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Retail Stores
51 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
47 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Insurance Agencies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
45 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Auto Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
40 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
28 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Gas Stations: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Home Services
28 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Residential Cleaning: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 20 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.
Hospitality & Travel
19 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Hotels: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
17 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
15 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Day Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Hair Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
15 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Bars & Pubs: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
12 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Home Infusion: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
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.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
11 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Daycare Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
6 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
5 related employer businesses in Sweetwater County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Working with owners in Sweetwater County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Sweetwater County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Sweetwater County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Sweetwater County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County
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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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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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