Selling a Business in Kansas
Selling a business in Kansas means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Kansas has 76,139 employer businesses and about 225,755 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Kansas by the numbers
76,139
76,139
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
225,755
225,755
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,248,825
1,248,825
EMPLOYMENT
$71.1 billion
$71.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
31,564
31,564
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 Kansas compares
Kansas ranks 33rd among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 8% of employer businesses in Kansas, compared with 6% nationwide.
31,564 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Kansas ranks 33rd among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 8% of employer businesses in Kansas, compared with 6% nationwide.
31,564 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Kansas
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 Kansas
Notice when assets are sold
The Kansas Department of Revenue says a seller needs to notify the department when the business is sold, so the department can change its records to show the new owner. If the department does not know of the sale, the seller may be treated as a nonfiler or contacted about taxes the business owes after the sale. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue guidance on a business closed or sold
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
The Kansas Department of Revenue says a buyer, as successor to a business, may be responsible for tax debts the previous owner incurred. Successor liability means a buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes. The department says the buyer can be released from that obligation when the previous owner produces a tax clearance certificate or letter from the department stating that no taxes are due. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue business tax guide (Pub. KS-1216)
Permits and registrations
The Kansas Department of Revenue's sample sales tax registration certificate states that the certificate is valid until canceled and is not transferable. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue sales tax guide (Pub. KS-1510)
Unemployment insurance account
Kansas law says a successor employer may receive the experience rating factors of the predecessor employer, meaning the record of unemployment claims and tax payments that sets the tax rate, if it applies in writing to the secretary within 120 days of the date of the transfer. Source: Kansas Statutes section 44-710a
These points come from official Kansas 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 Kansas
Notice when assets are sold
The Kansas Department of Revenue says a seller needs to notify the department when the business is sold, so the department can change its records to show the new owner. If the department does not know of the sale, the seller may be treated as a nonfiler or contacted about taxes the business owes after the sale. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue guidance on a business closed or sold
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
The Kansas Department of Revenue says a buyer, as successor to a business, may be responsible for tax debts the previous owner incurred. Successor liability means a buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes. The department says the buyer can be released from that obligation when the previous owner produces a tax clearance certificate or letter from the department stating that no taxes are due. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue business tax guide (Pub. KS-1216)
Permits and registrations
The Kansas Department of Revenue's sample sales tax registration certificate states that the certificate is valid until canceled and is not transferable. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue sales tax guide (Pub. KS-1510)
Unemployment insurance account
Kansas law says a successor employer may receive the experience rating factors of the predecessor employer, meaning the record of unemployment claims and tax payments that sets the tax rate, if it applies in writing to the secretary within 120 days of the date of the transfer. Source: Kansas Statutes section 44-710a
These points come from official Kansas 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 Kansas
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Kansas
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Kansas. 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
7,946 related employer businesses in Kansas.
General Contracting: 2,051 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,068 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,028 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,028 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 991 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 681 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 561 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
6,239 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 670 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 617 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,599 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Insurance Agencies: 1,947 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 913 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,967 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Primary & Family Care: 1,466 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,021 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 97 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.
Retail Stores
3,565 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 947 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 895 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 735 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,762 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Auto Repair: 1,000 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 507 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,609 related employer businesses in Kansas.
General Freight Trucking: 1,785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
2,028 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Metal Fabrication: 503 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,797 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 960 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
1,443 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Residential Cleaning: 642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 567 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 44 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,182 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Hair Salons: 654 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,126 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Gas Stations: 1,034 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 92 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
887 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Compounding Pharmacies: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
872 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Oil & Gas Services: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
854 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 114 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
833 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Hotels: 621 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 621 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
725 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
693 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Bars & Pubs: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 20 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.
Education & Childcare
625 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Daycare Centers: 583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
514 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
305 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 84 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
7 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 7 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 Kansas. 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
7,946 related employer businesses in Kansas.
General Contracting: 2,051 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,068 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,028 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,028 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 991 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 779 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 681 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 561 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
6,239 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 670 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 617 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,599 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Insurance Agencies: 1,947 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 913 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,967 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Primary & Family Care: 1,466 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,021 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 97 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.
Retail Stores
3,565 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 947 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 895 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 735 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,762 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Auto Repair: 1,000 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 547 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 507 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,609 related employer businesses in Kansas.
General Freight Trucking: 1,785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
2,028 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Metal Fabrication: 503 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,797 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 960 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
1,443 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Residential Cleaning: 642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 642 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 567 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 44 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,182 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Hair Salons: 654 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,126 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Gas Stations: 1,034 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 92 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
887 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Compounding Pharmacies: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
872 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Oil & Gas Services: 370 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
854 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 114 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
833 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Hotels: 621 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 621 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
725 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
693 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Bars & Pubs: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 20 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.
Education & Childcare
625 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Daycare Centers: 583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
514 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
305 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 84 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
7 related employer businesses in Kansas.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 7 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 Kansas ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Kansas?
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 Kansas?
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 Kansas
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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