Selling a Business in Humboldt County
Humboldt County has 3,178 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
Humboldt County by the numbers
3,178
3,178
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
10,789
10,789
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
34,729
34,729
EMPLOYMENT
$1.7 billion
$1.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,459
1,459
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 Humboldt County compares
Humboldt County ranks 33rd of 58 California counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 17% of employer businesses in Humboldt County, compared with 10% in California.
1,459 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Humboldt County ranks 33rd of 58 California counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 17% of employer businesses in Humboldt County, compared with 10% in California.
1,459 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 525 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 404 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 389 employer businesses
Construction: 345 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 297 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 525 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 404 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 389 employer businesses
Construction: 345 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 297 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Humboldt County
Retail, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Humboldt County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Humboldt 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
372 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
General Contracting: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Electrical: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
351 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
203 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
172 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Primary & Family Care: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
144 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
130 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Auto Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
105 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
63 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Hotels: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
59 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Gas Stations: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
56 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
General Freight Trucking: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Education & Childcare
52 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Daycare Centers: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Home Services
47 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Property Management: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
37 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
35 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Bars & Pubs: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
35 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
29 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Infusion: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
27 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
22 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Hair Salons: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
19 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Technology & Media
18 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
16 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Humboldt 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
372 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
General Contracting: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Electrical: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
351 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
203 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
172 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Primary & Family Care: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
144 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
130 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Auto Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
105 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
63 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Hotels: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
59 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Gas Stations: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
56 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
General Freight Trucking: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Education & Childcare
52 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Daycare Centers: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Home Services
47 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Property Management: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
37 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
35 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Bars & Pubs: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
35 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
29 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Infusion: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
27 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
22 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Hair Salons: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
19 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Technology & Media
18 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
16 related employer businesses in Humboldt County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
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Working with owners in Humboldt County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Humboldt County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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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