Selling a Business in Hamilton County
Hamilton County has 21,087 employer businesses, and 80% 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
Hamilton County by the numbers
21,087
21,087
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
80%
80%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
69,341
69,341
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
529,211
529,211
EMPLOYMENT
$37.4 billion
$37.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,610
9,610
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 Hamilton County compares
Hamilton County ranks 3rd of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Hamilton County, compared with 9% in Ohio.
9,610 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Hamilton County ranks 3rd of 88 Ohio counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Hamilton County, compared with 9% in Ohio.
9,610 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,618 employer businesses
Retail: 2,518 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,446 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,129 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,080 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,618 employer businesses
Retail: 2,518 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,446 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,129 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,080 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Hamilton County
Health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Hamilton County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Hamilton 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,897 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 714 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,737 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
General Contracting: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,379 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Primary & Family Care: 429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,353 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Insurance Agencies: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,033 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
704 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Metal Fabrication: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
598 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 95 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.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
595 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Auto Repair: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 69 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: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
441 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
General Freight Trucking: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
413 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Hair Salons: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 70 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.
Technology & Media
410 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Creative Agencies: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Home Services
404 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Property Management: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
343 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Daycare Centers: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
343 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Gas Stations: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
309 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Home Infusion: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
301 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Bars & Pubs: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Health & Fitness
236 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
208 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
168 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Hotels: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 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.
Energy & Utilities
103 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
92 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Hamilton 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,897 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 751 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 714 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,737 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
General Contracting: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,379 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Primary & Family Care: 429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,353 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Insurance Agencies: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,033 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
704 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Metal Fabrication: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
598 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 95 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.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
595 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Auto Repair: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 69 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: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
441 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
General Freight Trucking: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
413 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Hair Salons: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 70 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.
Technology & Media
410 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Creative Agencies: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Home Services
404 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Property Management: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
343 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Daycare Centers: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
343 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Gas Stations: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
309 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Home Infusion: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
301 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Bars & Pubs: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Health & Fitness
236 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
208 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
168 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Hotels: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 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.
Energy & Utilities
103 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
92 related employer businesses in Hamilton County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Hamilton County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Hamilton County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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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