Selling a Business in Oakland County
Oakland County has 39,792 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
Oakland County by the numbers
39,792
39,792
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
133,605
133,605
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
733,671
733,671
EMPLOYMENT
$53.2 billion
$53.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
16,229
16,229
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 Oakland County compares
Oakland County ranks 1st of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in Oakland County, compared with 10% in Michigan.
16,229 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Oakland County ranks 1st of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in Oakland County, compared with 10% in Michigan.
16,229 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 6,344 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 5,690 employer businesses
Retail: 4,461 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,173 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,120 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 6,344 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 5,690 employer businesses
Retail: 4,461 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 3,173 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,120 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Oakland County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Oakland County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Oakland 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.
Medical Practices
3,987 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,558 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 777 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
3,659 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
General Contracting: 1,005 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 647 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 466 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,038 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,675 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 811 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 477 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,129 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 581 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,238 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Auto Repair: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 13 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.
Manufacturing
1,065 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Metal Fabrication: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
943 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 482 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
796 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Home Services
766 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Property Management: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
747 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Home Infusion: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
715 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Hair Salons: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
661 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
General Freight Trucking: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
447 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Gas Stations: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
323 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Daycare Centers: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
306 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Outdoor Recreation: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Health & Fitness
287 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
277 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
276 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Hotels: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
165 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
135 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Oakland 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.
Medical Practices
3,987 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Primary & Family Care: 1,558 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 777 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
3,659 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
General Contracting: 1,005 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 647 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 466 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,038 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
2,675 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 811 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 477 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,129 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 723 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 581 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,238 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Auto Repair: 407 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 13 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.
Manufacturing
1,065 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Metal Fabrication: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
943 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 482 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
796 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Home Services
766 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Property Management: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
747 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Home Infusion: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
715 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Hair Salons: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
661 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
General Freight Trucking: 417 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
447 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Gas Stations: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
323 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Daycare Centers: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
306 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Outdoor Recreation: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Health & Fitness
287 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
277 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
276 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Hotels: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
165 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
135 related employer businesses in Oakland County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Working with owners in Oakland County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Oakland County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Oakland County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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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