Selling a Business in Douglas County
Douglas County has 16,710 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
Douglas County by the numbers
16,710
16,710
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
47,850
47,850
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
339,929
339,929
EMPLOYMENT
$21.9 billion
$21.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,692
6,692
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 Douglas County compares
Douglas County ranks 1st of 93 Nebraska counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Douglas County, compared with 5% in Nebraska.
6,692 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Douglas County ranks 1st of 93 Nebraska counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Douglas County, compared with 5% in Nebraska.
6,692 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,223 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,868 employer businesses
Construction: 1,838 employer businesses
Retail: 1,668 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,552 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,223 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,868 employer businesses
Construction: 1,838 employer businesses
Retail: 1,668 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,552 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Douglas County
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Douglas County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Douglas 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
2,057 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
General Contracting: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,455 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 497 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,279 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 505 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 97 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: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,257 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Primary & Family Care: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Dental Practices: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 30 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.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
708 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
484 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Auto Repair: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
395 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
386 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
General Freight Trucking: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
365 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hair Salons: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Nail Salons: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Home Services
356 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Residential Cleaning: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
323 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Creative Agencies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
322 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Printing & Plastics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
278 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Bars & Pubs: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
267 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Daycare Centers: 249 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
212 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Home Infusion: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
206 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
180 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Gas Stations: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
146 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
113 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hotels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
67 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
59 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Douglas 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
2,057 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
General Contracting: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,455 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 497 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,279 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 505 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 97 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: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,257 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Primary & Family Care: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Dental Practices: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 30 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.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
708 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
484 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Auto Repair: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
395 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
386 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
General Freight Trucking: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
365 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hair Salons: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Nail Salons: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Home Services
356 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Residential Cleaning: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
323 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Creative Agencies: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
322 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Printing & Plastics: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
278 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Bars & Pubs: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
267 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Daycare Centers: 249 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
212 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Home Infusion: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
206 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
180 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Gas Stations: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
146 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
113 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Hotels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
67 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
59 related employer businesses in Douglas County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in Douglas County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Douglas County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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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