Selling a Business in Anchorage
Owners in the Anchorage area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 11,621 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Anchorage by the numbers
11,621
11,621
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
32,488
32,488
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
165,403
165,403
EMPLOYMENT
$12.0 billion
$12.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,807
4,807
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 Anchorage compares
The number of employer businesses grew 4.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Anchorage, compared with 9% in Alaska.
4,807 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Anchorage, compared with 9% in Alaska.
4,807 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,818 employer businesses
Construction: 1,504 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,333 employer businesses
Retail: 1,089 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,066 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,818 employer businesses
Construction: 1,504 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,333 employer businesses
Retail: 1,089 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,066 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 Anchorage
Health care and social assistance, construction, professional and technical services, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Anchorage
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Anchorage. 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
1,635 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
General Contracting: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 43 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.
Masonry: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Medical Practices
935 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Primary & Family Care: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
836 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Full-Service Restaurants: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
718 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
488 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
342 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Auto Repair: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
266 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Assisted Living Facilities: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Services
237 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Residential Cleaning: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
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
217 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
209 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
General Freight Trucking: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
209 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
183 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Hair Salons: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
160 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Outdoor Recreation: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 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.
Hospitality & Travel
154 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Hotels: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
132 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
106 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Daycare Centers: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
102 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
100 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Oil & Gas Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Gas Stations & Convenience
77 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Gas Stations: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 9 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
62 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Home Infusion: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
54 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 11 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.
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 Anchorage. 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
1,635 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
General Contracting: 495 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 43 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.
Masonry: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Medical Practices
935 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Primary & Family Care: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
836 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Full-Service Restaurants: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
718 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
488 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
342 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Auto Repair: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
266 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Assisted Living Facilities: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Services
237 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Residential Cleaning: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Security Systems: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
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
217 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
209 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
General Freight Trucking: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
209 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
183 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Hair Salons: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
160 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Outdoor Recreation: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 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.
Hospitality & Travel
154 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Hotels: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
132 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
106 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Daycare Centers: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
102 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
100 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Oil & Gas Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Gas Stations & Convenience
77 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Gas Stations: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 9 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
62 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Home Infusion: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
54 related employer businesses in Anchorage.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 11 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.
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 Anchorage ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Anchorage?
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 Anchorage?
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 Anchorage
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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