Selling a Business in Johnson County
Johnson County has 18,999 employer businesses, and 83% 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
Johnson County by the numbers
18,999
18,999
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
58,318
58,318
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
352,238
352,238
EMPLOYMENT
$24.1 billion
$24.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,416
7,416
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 Johnson County compares
Johnson County ranks 1st of 105 Kansas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Johnson County, compared with 10% in Kansas.
7,416 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Johnson County ranks 1st of 105 Kansas counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 15% of employer businesses in Johnson County, compared with 10% in Kansas.
7,416 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,914 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,385 employer businesses
Retail: 1,857 employer businesses
Finance and insurance: 1,753 employer businesses
Construction: 1,645 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,914 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,385 employer businesses
Retail: 1,857 employer businesses
Finance and insurance: 1,753 employer businesses
Construction: 1,645 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Johnson County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, finance and insurance
Every kind of business we sell in Johnson County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Johnson 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.
Financial & Professional Services
1,978 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,909 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
General Contracting: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,640 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Primary & Family Care: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,333 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 469 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
841 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
506 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
449 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
General Freight Trucking: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
420 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Residential Cleaning: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 44 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
415 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Hair Salons: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
392 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Auto Repair: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 11 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.
Technology & Media
379 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Creative Agencies: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
338 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Printing & Plastics: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
229 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Home Infusion: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
164 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Daycare Centers: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
147 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
137 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Gas Stations & Convenience
131 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Gas Stations: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
125 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
122 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Hotels: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
94 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
42 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Johnson 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.
Financial & Professional Services
1,978 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 360 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,909 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
General Contracting: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,640 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Primary & Family Care: 528 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,333 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 469 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
841 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
506 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
449 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
General Freight Trucking: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Home Services
420 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Residential Cleaning: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 44 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
415 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Hair Salons: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
392 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Auto Repair: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 11 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.
Technology & Media
379 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Creative Agencies: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
338 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Printing & Plastics: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
229 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Home Infusion: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
164 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Daycare Centers: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
147 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
137 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Gas Stations & Convenience
131 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Gas Stations: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
125 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
122 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Hotels: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pet Services
94 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
42 related employer businesses in Johnson County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Johnson County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Johnson County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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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