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Kosciusko County

Selling a Business in Kosciusko County

Kosciusko County has 2,039 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Kosciusko County by the numbers

2,039

2,039

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

85%

85%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

5,754

5,754

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

38,731

38,731

EMPLOYMENT

$2.5 billion

$2.5 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

848

848

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 Kosciusko County compares

  • Kosciusko County ranks 18th of 92 Indiana counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 2.8% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 9% of employer businesses in Kosciusko County, compared with 5% in Indiana.

  • 848 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Kosciusko County ranks 18th of 92 Indiana counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 2.8% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 9% of employer businesses in Kosciusko County, compared with 5% in Indiana.

  • 848 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 286 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 241 employer businesses

  • Construction: 241 employer businesses

  • Manufacturing: 184 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 175 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 286 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 241 employer businesses

  • Construction: 241 employer businesses

  • Manufacturing: 184 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 175 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Kosciusko County

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Kosciusko 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

259 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • General Contracting: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

156 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Manufacturing

144 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Financial & Professional Services

117 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Retail Stores

95 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Automotive & Boat

91 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Auto Repair: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

76 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Logistics & Transportation

49 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Wholesale & Distribution

47 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

37 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Gas Stations: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Entertainment & Recreation

27 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 7 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.

  • Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

27 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Beauty & Personal Care

23 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Hair Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

Health & Fitness

21 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Home Services

18 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Technology & Media

18 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Education & Childcare

13 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Daycare Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

11 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Hospitality & Travel

11 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Hotels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

10 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Pet Services

5 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Kosciusko 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

259 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • General Contracting: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

156 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Manufacturing

144 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Financial & Professional Services

117 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Retail Stores

95 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Automotive & Boat

91 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Auto Repair: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Car Washes: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Medical Practices

76 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Logistics & Transportation

49 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Wholesale & Distribution

47 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

37 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Gas Stations: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Entertainment & Recreation

27 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 7 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.

  • Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

27 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Beauty & Personal Care

23 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Hair Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

Health & Fitness

21 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Home Services

18 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Residential Cleaning: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Technology & Media

18 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Education & Childcare

13 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Daycare Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

11 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Hospitality & Travel

11 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

  • Hotels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

10 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Pet Services

5 related employer businesses in Kosciusko County.

Working with owners in Kosciusko County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Kosciusko County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Kosciusko County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko 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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