Selling a Business in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County has 25,932 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Contra Costa County by the numbers
25,932
25,932
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
106,014
106,014
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
343,690
343,690
EMPLOYMENT
$28.1 billion
$28.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,881
9,881
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 Contra Costa County compares
Contra Costa County ranks 10th of 58 California counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Contra Costa County, compared with 5% in California.
9,881 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Contra Costa County ranks 10th of 58 California counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Contra Costa County, compared with 5% in California.
9,881 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,899 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,705 employer businesses
Construction: 2,812 employer businesses
Retail: 2,357 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,269 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,899 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,705 employer businesses
Construction: 2,812 employer businesses
Retail: 2,357 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,269 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Contra Costa County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Contra Costa County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Contra Costa 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
3,259 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
General Contracting: 1,092 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,297 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 798 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,191 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 524 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,132 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Dental Practices: 732 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 632 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
988 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 127 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.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
702 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Auto Repair: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
666 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Property Management: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
599 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Nail Salons: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
549 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
General Freight Trucking: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Education & Childcare
456 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Daycare Centers: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
434 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
409 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
407 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
399 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Creative Agencies: 124 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.
Software Companies (SaaS): 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
281 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Gas Stations: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
270 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Home Infusion: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
231 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
188 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Outdoor Recreation: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
146 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Hotels: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 45 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.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
133 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
125 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 58 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: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Contra Costa 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
3,259 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
General Contracting: 1,092 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 483 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 355 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
2,297 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 798 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,191 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 524 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,132 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Dental Practices: 732 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 632 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
988 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 127 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.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
702 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Auto Repair: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
666 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Property Management: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
599 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Nail Salons: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
549 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
General Freight Trucking: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Education & Childcare
456 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Daycare Centers: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
434 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
409 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
407 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
399 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Creative Agencies: 124 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.
Software Companies (SaaS): 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
281 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Gas Stations: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
270 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Home Infusion: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
231 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
188 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Outdoor Recreation: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
146 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Hotels: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 45 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.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
133 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
125 related employer businesses in Contra Costa County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 58 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: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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Working with owners in Contra Costa County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Contra Costa County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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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