Selling a Business in Snohomish County
Snohomish County has 20,258 employer businesses, and 88% 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
Snohomish County by the numbers
20,258
20,258
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
60,065
60,065
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
283,649
283,649
EMPLOYMENT
$20.0 billion
$20.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,696
7,696
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 Snohomish County compares
Snohomish County ranks 2nd of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 19% of employer businesses in Snohomish County, compared with 13% in Washington.
7,696 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Snohomish County ranks 2nd of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 19% of employer businesses in Snohomish County, compared with 13% in Washington.
7,696 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 3,797 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,327 employer businesses
Retail: 2,118 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,992 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,833 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 3,797 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,327 employer businesses
Retail: 2,118 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,992 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,833 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Snohomish County
Construction, health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Snohomish County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Snohomish 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
4,093 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
General Contracting: 1,176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 862 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,729 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 633 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
1,422 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,185 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Dental Practices: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 54 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.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
853 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
633 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Auto Repair: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
599 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Metal Fabrication: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
551 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Hair Salons: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
477 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Residential Cleaning: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
434 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
General Freight Trucking: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
361 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
354 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
260 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Daycare Centers: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
235 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Creative Agencies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
234 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Gas Stations: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
183 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
147 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Bars & Pubs: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
141 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
130 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 92 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.
Hospitality & Travel
121 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Hotels: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
103 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Snohomish 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
4,093 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
General Contracting: 1,176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 862 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,729 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 633 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
1,422 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,185 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Dental Practices: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 54 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.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
853 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
633 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Auto Repair: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
599 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Metal Fabrication: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
551 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Hair Salons: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
477 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Residential Cleaning: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
434 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
General Freight Trucking: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
361 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 96 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
354 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
260 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Daycare Centers: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
235 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Creative Agencies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
234 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Gas Stations: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
183 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
147 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Bars & Pubs: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
141 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
130 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 92 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.
Hospitality & Travel
121 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Hotels: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
103 related employer businesses in Snohomish County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Snohomish County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Snohomish County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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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