Selling a Business in Mendocino County
Mendocino County has 2,432 employer businesses, and 89% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Mendocino County by the numbers
2,432
2,432
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
7,563
7,563
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
23,356
23,356
EMPLOYMENT
$1.2 billion
$1.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
983
983
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 Mendocino County compares
Mendocino County ranks 35th of 58 California counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 1.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 16% of employer businesses in Mendocino County, compared with 10% in California.
983 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Mendocino County ranks 35th of 58 California counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 1.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Retail makes up 16% of employer businesses in Mendocino County, compared with 10% in California.
983 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 392 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 329 employer businesses
Construction: 284 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 257 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 212 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 392 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 329 employer businesses
Construction: 284 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 257 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 212 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Mendocino County
Retail, accommodation and food service, construction, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Mendocino County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Mendocino 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
289 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
General Contracting: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
255 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
150 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
110 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
108 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Primary & Family Care: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
101 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 56 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.
Metal Fabrication: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
93 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Auto Repair: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Towing & Repo: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
92 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Hotels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
53 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Gas Stations: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
46 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Property Management: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
45 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
General Freight Trucking: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
32 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Wholesale & Distribution
31 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
30 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
23 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Bars & Pubs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 16 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.
Education & Childcare
22 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Daycare Centers: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
20 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
18 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Nail Salons: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 7 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
16 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
12 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Creative Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
10 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Mendocino 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
289 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
General Contracting: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
255 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
150 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
110 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
108 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Primary & Family Care: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
101 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 56 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.
Metal Fabrication: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
93 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Auto Repair: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Towing & Repo: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Car Washes: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
92 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Hotels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
53 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Gas Stations: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
46 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Property Management: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
45 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
General Freight Trucking: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
32 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Wholesale & Distribution
31 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
30 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
23 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Bars & Pubs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 16 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.
Education & Childcare
22 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Daycare Centers: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
20 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
18 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Nail Salons: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 7 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
16 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
12 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Creative Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
10 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Mendocino County.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Where this county sits
Working with owners in Mendocino County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Mendocino County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Mendocino 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 Mendocino 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 Mendocino 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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