Selling a Business in Pierce County
Pierce County has 20,051 employer businesses, and 86% 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
Pierce County by the numbers
20,051
20,051
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
59,552
59,552
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
294,765
294,765
EMPLOYMENT
$18.2 billion
$18.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,004
8,004
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 Pierce County compares
Pierce County ranks 3rd of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Pierce County, compared with 3% in Washington.
8,004 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Pierce County ranks 3rd of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Pierce County, compared with 3% in Washington.
8,004 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 3,038 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,468 employer businesses
Retail: 2,131 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,021 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,803 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 3,038 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,468 employer businesses
Retail: 2,131 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,021 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,803 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Pierce County
Construction, health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Pierce County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Pierce 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
3,175 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
General Contracting: 947 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
1,736 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,474 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,319 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Dental Practices: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
998 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
General Freight Trucking: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
763 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
744 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Auto Repair: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
573 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Hair Salons: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
485 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Residential Cleaning: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
400 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Metal Fabrication: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
358 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
334 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Gas Stations & Convenience
255 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Gas Stations: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
228 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Daycare Centers: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
193 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Bars & Pubs: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 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.
Technology & Media
193 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
169 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
162 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
127 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Hotels: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 80 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.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
120 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
103 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Pierce 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
3,175 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
General Contracting: 947 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 622 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
1,736 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,474 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,319 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Dental Practices: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
998 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
General Freight Trucking: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Retail Stores
763 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
744 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Auto Repair: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
573 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Hair Salons: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
485 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Residential Cleaning: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
400 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Metal Fabrication: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
358 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
334 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Gas Stations & Convenience
255 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Gas Stations: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
228 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Daycare Centers: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
193 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Bars & Pubs: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 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.
Technology & Media
193 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
169 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
162 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
127 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Hotels: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 80 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.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
120 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
103 related employer businesses in Pierce County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Pierce County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Pierce County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce 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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