Selling a Business in Buffalo County

Buffalo County has 1,777 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.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Buffalo County by the numbers

1,777

1,777

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

86%

86%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

4,486

4,486

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

23,423

23,423

EMPLOYMENT

$1.1 billion

$1.1 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

794

794

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 Buffalo County compares

  • Buffalo County ranks 5th of 93 Nebraska counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Retail makes up 14% of employer businesses in Buffalo County, compared with 12% in Nebraska.

  • 794 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Buffalo County ranks 5th of 93 Nebraska counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Retail makes up 14% of employer businesses in Buffalo County, compared with 12% in Nebraska.

  • 794 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 254 employer businesses

  • Construction: 223 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 220 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 178 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 166 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 254 employer businesses

  • Construction: 223 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 220 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 178 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 166 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Buffalo County

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Buffalo 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

214 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • General Contracting: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

127 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Restaurants & Food

123 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Financial & Professional Services

120 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Retail Stores

113 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Logistics & Transportation

77 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Automotive & Boat

64 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Auto Repair: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Wholesale & Distribution

40 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Manufacturing

38 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

35 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Gas Stations: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Entertainment & Recreation

29 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

28 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Hotels: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Beauty & Personal Care

27 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Hair Salons: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Home Services

27 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Education & Childcare

22 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Daycare Centers: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

16 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Technology & Media

11 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Creative Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.

  • Real Estate Media: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

9 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Health & Fitness

9 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Senior Care & Living

8 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Pet Services

4 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Buffalo 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

214 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • General Contracting: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

127 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Restaurants & Food

123 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Financial & Professional Services

120 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Retail Stores

113 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Logistics & Transportation

77 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Automotive & Boat

64 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Auto Repair: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Wholesale & Distribution

40 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Manufacturing

38 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

35 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Gas Stations: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Entertainment & Recreation

29 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

28 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Hotels: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Beauty & Personal Care

27 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Hair Salons: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Home Services

27 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Education & Childcare

22 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Daycare Centers: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

16 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Technology & Media

11 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

  • Creative Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.

  • Real Estate Media: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

9 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Health & Fitness

9 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Senior Care & Living

8 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Pet Services

4 related employer businesses in Buffalo County.

Working with owners in Buffalo County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Buffalo County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Buffalo County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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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