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Selling a Business in El Dorado County

El Dorado County has 5,005 employer businesses, and 90% 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

El Dorado County by the numbers

5,005

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

90%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

17,064

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

49,522

EMPLOYMENT

$3.0 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

1,757

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 El Dorado County compares

  • El Dorado County ranks 26th of 58 California counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 8.8% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 15% of employer businesses in El Dorado County, compared with 8% in California.

  • 1,757 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Construction: 771 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 678 employer businesses

  • Retail: 522 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 519 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 508 employer businesses

INDUSTRIES

What sells in El Dorado County

Construction, professional and technical services, retail, accommodation and food service

Carpentry & Framing

Construction & Engineering

Civil Engineering

Construction & Engineering

Audio Visual (AV)

Home Services

Commercial Cleaning

Home Services

Accounting & Tax Practices

Financial & Professional Services

Insurance Agencies

Financial & Professional Services

Every kind of business we sell in El Dorado County

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in El Dorado 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

866 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

  • General Contracting: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Plumbing: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Roofing & Siding: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

461 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Financial & Professional Services

345 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Medical Practices

329 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Retail Stores

199 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Manufacturing

134 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Automotive & Boat

131 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

  • Auto Repair: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Collision Repair: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Washes: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Towing & Repo: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Home Services

112 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

  • Property Management: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Residential Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

  • Security Systems: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.

Technology & Media

81 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Beauty & Personal Care

75 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

  • Hair Salons: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

73 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

  • Gas Stations: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Hospitality & Travel

69 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

  • Hotels: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Wholesale & Distribution

65 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Logistics & Transportation

64 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Entertainment & Recreation

61 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Bars & Pubs: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

58 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

  • Daycare Centers: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Health & Fitness

45 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

40 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Energy & Utilities

38 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Senior Care & Living

32 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Pet Services

22 related employer businesses in El Dorado County.

Where this county sits

California

Sacramento Area

Working with owners in El Dorado County

Business Advisors of America represents owners selling a business in El Dorado County. Matan Michael is the advisor of record on every engagement.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in El Dorado County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in El Dorado County?

Our working target is about six months from engagement to closing. The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

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How is a business valued in El Dorado County?

We start with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjust 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.

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Is the sale confidential?

Yes. Buyers sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.

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FROM OUR BLOG

Guides for owners in El Dorado 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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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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