Selling a Business in Waukesha County
Waukesha County has 12,761 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 construction.
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Waukesha County by the numbers
12,761
12,761
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
81%
81%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
32,070
32,070
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
246,232
246,232
EMPLOYMENT
$16.4 billion
$16.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,451
5,451
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 Waukesha County compares
Waukesha County ranks 3rd of 72 Wisconsin counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Waukesha County, compared with 4% in Wisconsin.
5,451 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Waukesha County ranks 3rd of 72 Wisconsin counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 7% of employer businesses in Waukesha County, compared with 4% in Wisconsin.
5,451 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,645 employer businesses
Construction: 1,374 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,351 employer businesses
Retail: 1,236 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,171 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,645 employer businesses
Construction: 1,374 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,351 employer businesses
Retail: 1,236 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,171 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Waukesha County
Health care and social assistance, construction, professional and technical services, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Waukesha County
These are the industries in Waukesha 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
1,602 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
General Contracting: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,007 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Primary & Family Care: 457 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
955 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Insurance Agencies: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
777 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 32 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.
Manufacturing
582 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Metal Fabrication: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Retail Stores
546 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
513 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
393 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Auto Repair: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 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.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
279 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Hair Salons: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
261 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Residential Cleaning: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
255 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
General Freight Trucking: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
183 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Bars & Pubs: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
169 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
165 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
128 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
125 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Gas Stations: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
125 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
111 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Daycare Centers: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
83 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Hotels: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
73 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
54 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
These are the industries in Waukesha 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
1,602 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
General Contracting: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,007 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Primary & Family Care: 457 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
955 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Insurance Agencies: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
777 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 32 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.
Manufacturing
582 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Metal Fabrication: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Retail Stores
546 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
513 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
393 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Auto Repair: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 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.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
279 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Hair Salons: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
261 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Residential Cleaning: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
255 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
General Freight Trucking: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
183 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Bars & Pubs: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
169 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
165 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
128 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
125 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Gas Stations: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
125 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
111 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Daycare Centers: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
83 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Hotels: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
73 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
54 related employer businesses in Waukesha County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Waukesha County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Waukesha County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Waukesha County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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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