Selling a Business in Wayne County
Wayne County has 2,583 employer businesses, and 85% 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.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Wayne County by the numbers
2,583
2,583
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
10,603
10,603
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
42,271
42,271
EMPLOYMENT
$2.2 billion
$2.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,234
1,234
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 24th of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 11% of employer businesses in Wayne County, compared with 5% in Ohio.
1,234 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Wayne County ranks 24th of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 11% of employer businesses in Wayne County, compared with 5% in Ohio.
1,234 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 372 employer businesses
Construction: 356 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 290 employer businesses
Manufacturing: 288 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 251 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 372 employer businesses
Construction: 356 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 290 employer businesses
Manufacturing: 288 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 251 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Wayne County
Retail, construction, repair, personal care and other services, manufacturing
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.
Construction & Engineering
381 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
General Contracting: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Remediation & Restoration: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
239 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
201 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
138 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
136 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Primary & Family Care: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
114 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
General Freight Trucking: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
106 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Insurance Agencies: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 14 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
100 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Auto Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
51 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
45 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Gas Stations: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
27 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
22 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
21 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hair Salons: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
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.
Entertainment & Recreation
19 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Bars & Pubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Home Services
17 related employer businesses in Wayne 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
17 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hotels: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Education & Childcare
16 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Daycare Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
16 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
11 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
11 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pet Services
9 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
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.
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.
Construction & Engineering
381 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
General Contracting: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Remediation & Restoration: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
239 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
201 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
138 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
136 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Primary & Family Care: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
114 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
General Freight Trucking: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
106 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Insurance Agencies: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 14 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
100 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Auto Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
51 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
45 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Gas Stations: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
27 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
22 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
21 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hair Salons: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
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.
Entertainment & Recreation
19 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Bars & Pubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Home Services
17 related employer businesses in Wayne 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
17 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Hotels: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Education & Childcare
16 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Daycare Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
16 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
11 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
11 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Pet Services
9 related employer businesses in Wayne County.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
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.
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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