Selling a Business in Washington County
Washington County has 1,160 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 health care and social assistance and retail.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Washington County by the numbers
1,160
1,160
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
3,777
3,777
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
17,069
17,069
EMPLOYMENT
$1.0 billion
$1.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
519
519
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 Washington County compares
Washington County ranks 14th of 77 Oklahoma counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 15% of employer businesses in Washington County, compared with 12% in Oklahoma.
519 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Washington County ranks 14th of 77 Oklahoma counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 15% of employer businesses in Washington County, compared with 12% in Oklahoma.
519 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 173 employer businesses
Retail: 167 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 135 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 109 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 104 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 173 employer businesses
Retail: 167 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 135 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 109 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 104 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Washington County
Health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Washington County
These are the industries in Washington 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
102 related employer businesses in Washington County.
General Contracting: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
95 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 37 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: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
93 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Primary & Family Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
86 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Insurance Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
53 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 6 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.
Automotive & Boat
37 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Auto Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
25 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Residential Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 13 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.
Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Education & Childcare
19 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Daycare Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Manufacturing
18 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Metal Fabrication: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
18 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Home Infusion: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
17 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Gas Stations: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Beauty & Personal Care
16 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Hair Salons: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
16 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
11 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 7 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.
Hospitality & Travel
11 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Hotels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
9 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
8 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Oil & Gas Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Logistics & Transportation
8 related employer businesses in Washington County.
General Freight Trucking: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
6 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Pet Services
4 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
3 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
These are the industries in Washington 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
102 related employer businesses in Washington County.
General Contracting: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
95 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 37 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: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
93 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Primary & Family Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
86 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Insurance Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
53 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 6 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.
Automotive & Boat
37 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Auto Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
25 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Residential Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 13 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.
Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Education & Childcare
19 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Daycare Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Manufacturing
18 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Metal Fabrication: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
18 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Home Infusion: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
17 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Gas Stations: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Beauty & Personal Care
16 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Hair Salons: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
16 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
11 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 7 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.
Hospitality & Travel
11 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Hotels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
9 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
8 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Oil & Gas Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Logistics & Transportation
8 related employer businesses in Washington County.
General Freight Trucking: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
6 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Pet Services
4 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
3 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Working with owners in Washington County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Washington County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Washington County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Washington County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Washington 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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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
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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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
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The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
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