Selling a Business in Bremerton

Owners in the Bremerton area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 6,272 employer businesses, and 89% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Bremerton by the numbers

6,272

6,272

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

89%

89%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

17,739

17,739

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

63,168

63,168

EMPLOYMENT

$3.3 billion

$3.3 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

2,427

2,427

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 Bremerton compares

  • The Bremerton area ranks 6th of 11 Washington metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Administrative and support services makes up 6% of employer businesses in Bremerton, compared with 5% in Washington.

  • 2,427 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • The Bremerton area ranks 6th of 11 Washington metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Administrative and support services makes up 6% of employer businesses in Bremerton, compared with 5% in Washington.

  • 2,427 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Construction: 903 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 805 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 733 employer businesses

  • Retail: 695 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 618 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Construction: 903 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 805 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 733 employer businesses

  • Retail: 695 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 618 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

Every kind of business we sell in Bremerton

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bremerton. 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

1,059 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • General Contracting: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

573 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Financial & Professional Services

474 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Medical Practices

390 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Retail Stores

272 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Automotive & Boat

179 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Auto Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 8 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.

  • Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

147 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Hair Salons: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Home Services

137 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Manufacturing

130 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Technology & Media

126 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Logistics & Transportation

89 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Gas Stations & Convenience

76 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Senior Care & Living

72 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Education & Childcare

68 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Daycare Centers: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

57 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Entertainment & Recreation

55 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Bars & Pubs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 21 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.

  • 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.

Health & Fitness

48 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Pet Services

43 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

33 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Hospitality & Travel

31 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Hotels: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

26 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Bremerton. 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

1,059 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • General Contracting: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

573 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Financial & Professional Services

474 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Medical Practices

390 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Retail Stores

272 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Automotive & Boat

179 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Auto Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 8 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.

  • Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

147 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Hair Salons: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Home Services

137 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Manufacturing

130 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Technology & Media

126 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Logistics & Transportation

89 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Gas Stations & Convenience

76 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Senior Care & Living

72 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Education & Childcare

68 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Daycare Centers: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

57 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Entertainment & Recreation

55 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Bars & Pubs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 21 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.

  • 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.

Health & Fitness

48 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Pet Services

43 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

33 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

Hospitality & Travel

31 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

  • Hotels: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

26 related employer businesses in Bremerton.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

Counties in this metro area

Working with owners in Bremerton

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Bremerton. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Bremerton ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Bremerton?

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 Bremerton?

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 Bremerton

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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