Selling a Business in Akron
Owners in the Akron area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 16,360 employer businesses, and 82% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Akron by the numbers
16,360
16,360
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
82%
82%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
57,105
57,105
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
298,487
298,487
EMPLOYMENT
$17.1 billion
$17.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,191
7,191
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 Akron compares
The Akron area ranks 5th of 12 Ohio metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Akron, compared with 5% in Ohio.
7,191 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Akron area ranks 5th of 12 Ohio metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 6% of employer businesses in Akron, compared with 5% in Ohio.
7,191 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,994 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,897 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,787 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,661 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,608 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,994 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,897 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,787 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,661 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,608 employer businesses
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 Akron
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Akron
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Akron. 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
1,555 related employer businesses in Akron.
General Contracting: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,425 related employer businesses in Akron.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,046 related employer businesses in Akron.
Primary & Family Care: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
942 related employer businesses in Akron.
Insurance Agencies: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
740 related employer businesses in Akron.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
715 related employer businesses in Akron.
Metal Fabrication: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
646 related employer businesses in Akron.
Auto Repair: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 11 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.
Logistics & Transportation
512 related employer businesses in Akron.
General Freight Trucking: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
479 related employer businesses in Akron.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
331 related employer businesses in Akron.
Hair Salons: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
304 related employer businesses in Akron.
Residential Cleaning: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 8 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
271 related employer businesses in Akron.
Gas Stations: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 70 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
226 related employer businesses in Akron.
Home Infusion: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
215 related employer businesses in Akron.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
211 related employer businesses in Akron.
Bars & Pubs: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 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
187 related employer businesses in Akron.
Daycare Centers: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
171 related employer businesses in Akron.
Non-Medical Home Care: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
154 related employer businesses in Akron.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
134 related employer businesses in Akron.
Hotels: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
83 related employer businesses in Akron.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 26 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.
Energy & Utilities
71 related employer businesses in Akron.
Waste Management & Recycling: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
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.
Land & Agriculture
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.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Akron. 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
1,555 related employer businesses in Akron.
General Contracting: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,425 related employer businesses in Akron.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,046 related employer businesses in Akron.
Primary & Family Care: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
942 related employer businesses in Akron.
Insurance Agencies: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
740 related employer businesses in Akron.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
715 related employer businesses in Akron.
Metal Fabrication: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
646 related employer businesses in Akron.
Auto Repair: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 11 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.
Logistics & Transportation
512 related employer businesses in Akron.
General Freight Trucking: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
479 related employer businesses in Akron.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
331 related employer businesses in Akron.
Hair Salons: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
304 related employer businesses in Akron.
Residential Cleaning: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 8 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
271 related employer businesses in Akron.
Gas Stations: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 70 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
226 related employer businesses in Akron.
Home Infusion: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
215 related employer businesses in Akron.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
211 related employer businesses in Akron.
Bars & Pubs: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 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
187 related employer businesses in Akron.
Daycare Centers: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
171 related employer businesses in Akron.
Non-Medical Home Care: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
154 related employer businesses in Akron.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
134 related employer businesses in Akron.
Hotels: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
83 related employer businesses in Akron.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 26 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.
Energy & Utilities
71 related employer businesses in Akron.
Waste Management & Recycling: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
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.
Land & Agriculture
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Akron ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Akron?
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 Akron?
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 Akron
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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