Selling a Business in Bakersfield
Owners in the Bakersfield area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 14,352 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Bakersfield by the numbers
14,352
14,352
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
59,790
59,790
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
219,016
219,016
EMPLOYMENT
$12.4 billion
$12.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,220
6,220
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 Bakersfield compares
The Bakersfield area ranks 10th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 8% of employer businesses in Bakersfield, compared with 4% in California.
6,220 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Bakersfield area ranks 10th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 8% of employer businesses in Bakersfield, compared with 4% in California.
6,220 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,007 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,896 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,590 employer businesses
Construction: 1,287 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,232 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,007 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,896 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,590 employer businesses
Construction: 1,287 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,232 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 Bakersfield
Retail, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Bakersfield
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bakersfield. 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,621 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 717 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,352 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
General Contracting: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Medical Practices
1,143 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Primary & Family Care: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,097 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
General Freight Trucking: 921 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
773 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
698 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
631 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Auto Repair: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Gas Stations & Convenience
358 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Gas Stations: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 88 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
351 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
341 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Property Management: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 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.
Manufacturing
313 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Metal Fabrication: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
247 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Oil & Gas Services: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
194 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Compounding Pharmacies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
182 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Nail Salons: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
162 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Hotels: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Education & Childcare
152 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Daycare Centers: 139 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.
Senior Care & Living
146 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Non-Medical Home Care: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 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
104 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
103 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Bars & Pubs: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 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.
Technology & Media
101 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x 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.
Pet Services
35 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 9 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
12 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 12 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 Bakersfield. 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,621 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 717 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,352 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
General Contracting: 300 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Medical Practices
1,143 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Primary & Family Care: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,097 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
General Freight Trucking: 921 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
773 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
698 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
631 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Auto Repair: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Gas Stations & Convenience
358 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Gas Stations: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 88 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
351 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
341 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Property Management: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 15 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.
Manufacturing
313 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Metal Fabrication: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
247 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Oil & Gas Services: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
194 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Compounding Pharmacies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
182 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Nail Salons: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
162 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Hotels: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Education & Childcare
152 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Daycare Centers: 139 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.
Senior Care & Living
146 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Non-Medical Home Care: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 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
104 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
103 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Bars & Pubs: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 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.
Technology & Media
101 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x 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.
Pet Services
35 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 9 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
12 related employer businesses in Bakersfield.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 12 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 Bakersfield ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Bakersfield?
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 Bakersfield?
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 Bakersfield
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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