Selling a Business in Idaho
Selling a business in Idaho means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Idaho has 58,100 employer businesses and about 171,767 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Idaho by the numbers
58,100
58,100
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
171,767
171,767
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
709,721
709,721
EMPLOYMENT
$39.2 billion
$39.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
21,683
21,683
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 Idaho compares
Idaho ranks 36th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 17.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 17% of employer businesses in Idaho, compared with 10% nationwide.
21,683 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Idaho ranks 36th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 17.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 17% of employer businesses in Idaho, compared with 10% nationwide.
21,683 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Idaho
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Idaho
Notice when assets are sold
Idaho has repealed its bulk transfer law, the Uniform Commercial Code chapter on selling business assets in bulk. The Idaho Legislature's statute site lists Title 28, Chapter 6 as repealed (Idaho Statutes, Title 28 Chapter 6).
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Idaho's State Tax Commission says a buyer who does not withhold the seller's unpaid sales or use tax from the purchase price will be responsible for those taxes. This is called successor liability, which means a buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes. A buyer can ask the Commission for a Successors' Liability Clearance Letter to see whether the business owes sales or use tax (State Tax Commission clearance letter page).
Permits and registrations
Idaho's State Tax Commission says a buyer cannot use the seller's permit of a previous owner. The Commission says to apply for a new seller's permit, and any other tax permits needed, when the sale is final, and to remind the seller to cancel the permits in the seller's name (State Tax Commission seller's permit page).
Unemployment insurance account
Idaho law says that when an employer transfers all or part of its business to another employer and the two share substantially common ownership, management or control, the experience rating account for that business moves to the new employer. An experience rating account is the record used to set an employer's unemployment tax rate. The rates of both employers are then recalculated (Idaho Code section 72-1351A).
These points come from official Idaho agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Idaho
Notice when assets are sold
Idaho has repealed its bulk transfer law, the Uniform Commercial Code chapter on selling business assets in bulk. The Idaho Legislature's statute site lists Title 28, Chapter 6 as repealed (Idaho Statutes, Title 28 Chapter 6).
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Idaho's State Tax Commission says a buyer who does not withhold the seller's unpaid sales or use tax from the purchase price will be responsible for those taxes. This is called successor liability, which means a buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes. A buyer can ask the Commission for a Successors' Liability Clearance Letter to see whether the business owes sales or use tax (State Tax Commission clearance letter page).
Permits and registrations
Idaho's State Tax Commission says a buyer cannot use the seller's permit of a previous owner. The Commission says to apply for a new seller's permit, and any other tax permits needed, when the sale is final, and to remind the seller to cancel the permits in the seller's name (State Tax Commission seller's permit page).
Unemployment insurance account
Idaho law says that when an employer transfers all or part of its business to another employer and the two share substantially common ownership, management or control, the experience rating account for that business moves to the new employer. An experience rating account is the record used to set an employer's unemployment tax rate. The rates of both employers are then recalculated (Idaho Code section 72-1351A).
These points come from official Idaho agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Idaho
Construction, health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Idaho
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Idaho. 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
10,369 related employer businesses in Idaho.
General Contracting: 2,846 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,801 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,084 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 904 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 904 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 750 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,666 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,841 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,007 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Primary & Family Care: 1,131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,736 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 621 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,272 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 584 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 503 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
2,008 related employer businesses in Idaho.
General Freight Trucking: 1,477 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,882 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Auto Repair: 720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,709 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Metal Fabrication: 432 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
1,276 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Residential Cleaning: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,087 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
758 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Bars & Pubs: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
745 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Hair Salons: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
712 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Gas Stations: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
676 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Creative Agencies: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
609 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Hotels: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
539 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Daycare Centers: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
497 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Home Infusion: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
481 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Non-Medical Home Care: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
453 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Water & Wastewater Services: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
422 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
243 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
15 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Idaho. 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
10,369 related employer businesses in Idaho.
General Contracting: 2,846 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,801 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,084 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 904 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 904 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 750 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 537 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,666 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,841 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,007 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Primary & Family Care: 1,131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 943 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,736 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 621 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,272 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 584 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 503 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 380 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
2,008 related employer businesses in Idaho.
General Freight Trucking: 1,477 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,882 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Auto Repair: 720 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,709 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Metal Fabrication: 432 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
1,276 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Residential Cleaning: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 659 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,087 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
758 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Bars & Pubs: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
745 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Hair Salons: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
712 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Gas Stations: 646 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
676 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Creative Agencies: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
609 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Hotels: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
539 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Daycare Centers: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
497 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Home Infusion: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
481 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Non-Medical Home Care: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
453 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Water & Wastewater Services: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
422 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
243 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
15 related employer businesses in Idaho.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Idaho ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Idaho?
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 Idaho?
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.
What should I prepare before listing?
Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements, a current balance sheet, the lease, a list of equipment and a summary of key contracts.
What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?
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, and it is used for larger businesses that run without the owner.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Idaho
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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