Selling a Business in Allegheny County
Allegheny County has 33,812 employer businesses, and 82% 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
Allegheny County by the numbers
33,812
33,812
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
95,928
95,928
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
709,774
709,774
EMPLOYMENT
$48.1 billion
$48.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
14,651
14,651
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 Allegheny County compares
Allegheny County ranks 1st of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Allegheny County, compared with 10% in Pennsylvania.
14,651 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Allegheny County ranks 1st of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Allegheny County, compared with 10% in Pennsylvania.
14,651 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 4,865 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 4,127 employer businesses
Retail: 3,971 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,756 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,390 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 4,865 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 4,127 employer businesses
Retail: 3,971 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,756 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,390 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Allegheny County
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Allegheny County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Allegheny 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
3,252 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
General Contracting: 880 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 496 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,997 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,088 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,762 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,804 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Insurance Agencies: 559 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 460 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,657 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,060 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Auto Repair: 457 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
936 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Hair Salons: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
757 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 34 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.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
748 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Metal Fabrication: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
686 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Property Management: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Technology & Media
559 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
558 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
General Freight Trucking: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
500 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Bars & Pubs: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
492 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Gas Stations: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
438 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
425 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Daycare Centers: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
367 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
344 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
254 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Hotels: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
169 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
146 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Allegheny 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
3,252 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
General Contracting: 880 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 496 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,997 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,088 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,762 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,804 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Insurance Agencies: 559 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 460 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,657 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,060 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Auto Repair: 457 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
936 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Hair Salons: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
757 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 34 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.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
748 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Metal Fabrication: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
686 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Property Management: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Technology & Media
559 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
558 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
General Freight Trucking: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
500 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Bars & Pubs: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
492 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Gas Stations: 318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
438 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
425 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Daycare Centers: 396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
367 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
344 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
254 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Hotels: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
169 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
146 related employer businesses in Allegheny County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Allegheny County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Allegheny County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Allegheny 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 Allegheny 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 Allegheny 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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