Selling a Business in Ada County
Ada County has 17,028 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Ada County by the numbers
17,028
17,028
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
51,719
51,719
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
243,004
243,004
EMPLOYMENT
$16.1 billion
$16.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,507
6,507
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 Ada County compares
Ada County ranks 1st of 44 Idaho counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 19.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 14% of employer businesses in Ada County, compared with 10% in Idaho.
6,507 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Ada County ranks 1st of 44 Idaho counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 19.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 14% of employer businesses in Ada County, compared with 10% in Idaho.
6,507 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,304 employer businesses
Construction: 2,214 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,100 employer businesses
Retail: 1,614 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 1,396 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,304 employer businesses
Construction: 2,214 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,100 employer businesses
Retail: 1,614 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 1,396 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Ada County
Professional and technical services, construction, health care and social assistance, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Ada County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Ada County. 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
2,424 related employer businesses in Ada County.
General Contracting: 658 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,734 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 768 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,265 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Primary & Family Care: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,081 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
658 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Home Services
465 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Residential Cleaning: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
441 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Auto Repair: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 17 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.
Logistics & Transportation
383 related employer businesses in Ada County.
General Freight Trucking: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
366 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Metal Fabrication: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
345 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
343 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Hair Salons: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
321 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Creative Agencies: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
167 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Bars & Pubs: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
163 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
160 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Home Infusion: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
153 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Daycare Centers: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
130 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
128 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Hotels: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
107 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Gas Stations: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
90 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 69 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
73 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Ada County. 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
2,424 related employer businesses in Ada County.
General Contracting: 658 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,734 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 768 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,265 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Primary & Family Care: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,081 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
658 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Home Services
465 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Residential Cleaning: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
441 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Auto Repair: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 17 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.
Logistics & Transportation
383 related employer businesses in Ada County.
General Freight Trucking: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
366 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Metal Fabrication: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
345 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
343 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Hair Salons: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
321 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Creative Agencies: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
167 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Bars & Pubs: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
163 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
160 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Home Infusion: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
153 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Daycare Centers: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
130 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
128 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Hotels: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
107 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Gas Stations: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
90 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 69 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
73 related employer businesses in Ada County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Ada County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Ada County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Ada County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Ada County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Ada 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 Ada 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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