Selling a Business in Will County
Will County has 17,085 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 health care and social assistance and transportation and warehousing.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Will County by the numbers
17,085
17,085
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
64,479
64,479
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
267,545
267,545
EMPLOYMENT
$14.9 billion
$14.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,040
6,040
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 Will County compares
Will County ranks 4th of 102 Illinois counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 9.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 12% of employer businesses in Will County, compared with 6% in Illinois.
6,040 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Will County ranks 4th of 102 Illinois counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 9.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 12% of employer businesses in Will County, compared with 6% in Illinois.
6,040 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,123 employer businesses
Transportation and warehousing: 1,967 employer businesses
Construction: 1,900 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,757 employer businesses
Retail: 1,669 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,123 employer businesses
Transportation and warehousing: 1,967 employer businesses
Construction: 1,900 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,757 employer businesses
Retail: 1,669 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Will County
Health care and social assistance, transportation and warehousing, construction, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Will County
These are the industries in Will 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
2,111 related employer businesses in Will County.
General Contracting: 482 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,834 related employer businesses in Will County.
General Freight Trucking: 1,429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,449 related employer businesses in Will County.
Primary & Family Care: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 22 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,332 related employer businesses in Will County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 567 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
878 related employer businesses in Will County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
697 related employer businesses in Will County.
Auto Repair: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Towing & Repo: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
628 related employer businesses in Will County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
475 related employer businesses in Will County.
Metal Fabrication: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
413 related employer businesses in Will County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 37 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: 10 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
333 related employer businesses in Will County.
Hair Salons: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
236 related employer businesses in Will County.
Residential Cleaning: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
221 related employer businesses in Will County.
Gas Stations: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
195 related employer businesses in Will County.
Creative Agencies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
179 related employer businesses in Will County.
Bars & Pubs: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
173 related employer businesses in Will County.
Home Infusion: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
146 related employer businesses in Will County.
Daycare Centers: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
141 related employer businesses in Will County.
Hotels: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
117 related employer businesses in Will County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
106 related employer businesses in Will County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
101 related employer businesses in Will County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
85 related employer businesses in Will County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Will 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
2,111 related employer businesses in Will County.
General Contracting: 482 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,834 related employer businesses in Will County.
General Freight Trucking: 1,429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,449 related employer businesses in Will County.
Primary & Family Care: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Dental Practices: 309 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 22 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,332 related employer businesses in Will County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 567 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
878 related employer businesses in Will County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
697 related employer businesses in Will County.
Auto Repair: 329 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Towing & Repo: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
628 related employer businesses in Will County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
475 related employer businesses in Will County.
Metal Fabrication: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
413 related employer businesses in Will County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 37 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: 10 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
333 related employer businesses in Will County.
Hair Salons: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
236 related employer businesses in Will County.
Residential Cleaning: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
221 related employer businesses in Will County.
Gas Stations: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
195 related employer businesses in Will County.
Creative Agencies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
179 related employer businesses in Will County.
Bars & Pubs: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
173 related employer businesses in Will County.
Home Infusion: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
146 related employer businesses in Will County.
Daycare Centers: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
141 related employer businesses in Will County.
Hotels: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
117 related employer businesses in Will County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
106 related employer businesses in Will County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
101 related employer businesses in Will County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
85 related employer businesses in Will County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Will County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Will County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Will County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Will County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Will 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 Will 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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