Selling a Business in Wayne County
Wayne County has 33,699 employer businesses, and 84% 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 health care and social assistance.
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Wayne County by the numbers
33,699
33,699
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
169,690
169,690
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
665,558
665,558
EMPLOYMENT
$46.6 billion
$46.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
13,340
13,340
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 Wayne County compares
Wayne County ranks 2nd of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Wayne County, compared with 4% in Michigan.
13,340 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Wayne County ranks 2nd of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Wayne County, compared with 4% in Michigan.
13,340 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 5,635 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,334 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,710 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,699 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,026 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 5,635 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 4,334 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,710 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,699 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 3,026 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Wayne County
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Wayne County
These are the industries in Wayne 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.
Restaurants & Food
3,811 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,496 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Bakeries: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,542 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Primary & Family Care: 986 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 584 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
2,511 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
General Contracting: 729 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,169 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
General Freight Trucking: 1,604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,949 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 724 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Home Decor & Furniture: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,780 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Auto Repair: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,420 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
955 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Metal Fabrication: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
911 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Gas Stations: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
756 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
722 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
579 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hair Salons: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
476 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Residential Cleaning: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Security Systems: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Education & Childcare
441 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Daycare Centers: 409 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
363 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Bars & Pubs: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Technology & Media
351 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
315 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hotels: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
255 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
250 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
150 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
101 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Wayne 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.
Restaurants & Food
3,811 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,496 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Bakeries: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,542 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Primary & Family Care: 986 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 584 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Construction & Engineering
2,511 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
General Contracting: 729 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,169 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
General Freight Trucking: 1,604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,949 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 724 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Home Decor & Furniture: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,780 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Auto Repair: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,420 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 313 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
955 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Metal Fabrication: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
911 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Gas Stations: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
756 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
722 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
579 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hair Salons: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
476 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Residential Cleaning: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Security Systems: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Education & Childcare
441 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Daycare Centers: 409 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
363 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Bars & Pubs: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Technology & Media
351 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
315 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hotels: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
255 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
250 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
150 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
101 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Wayne County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Wayne County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Wayne County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Wayne County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Wayne 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 Wayne 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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