Selling a Business in Dayton
Owners in the Dayton area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 16,372 employer businesses, and 81% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Dayton by the numbers
16,372
16,372
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
81%
81%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
58,786
58,786
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
330,420
330,420
EMPLOYMENT
$19.0 billion
$19.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,898
7,898
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 Dayton compares
The Dayton area ranks 4th of 12 Ohio metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 14% of employer businesses in Dayton, compared with 12% in Ohio.
7,898 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Dayton area ranks 4th of 12 Ohio metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 14% of employer businesses in Dayton, compared with 12% in Ohio.
7,898 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,323 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,284 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,787 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,730 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,603 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,323 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,284 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,787 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,730 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,603 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 Dayton
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Dayton
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Dayton. 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
1,596 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,443 related employer businesses in Dayton.
General Contracting: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,322 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Primary & Family Care: 518 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
923 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Insurance Agencies: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
866 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
654 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Metal Fabrication: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
614 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Auto Repair: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Logistics & Transportation
378 related employer businesses in Dayton.
General Freight Trucking: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 25 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.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
363 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Gas Stations: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 108 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
361 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 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.
Home Services
324 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Residential Cleaning: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
301 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Hair Salons: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Nail Salons: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
260 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Home Infusion: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
217 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Daycare Centers: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
192 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Bars & Pubs: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 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
156 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 31 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.
Software Companies (SaaS): 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
154 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
150 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Hotels: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
149 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Non-Medical Home Care: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
83 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Waste Management & Recycling: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
79 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 53 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.
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 Dayton. 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
1,596 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,443 related employer businesses in Dayton.
General Contracting: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,322 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Primary & Family Care: 518 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
923 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Insurance Agencies: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
866 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
654 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Metal Fabrication: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
614 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Auto Repair: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Logistics & Transportation
378 related employer businesses in Dayton.
General Freight Trucking: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 25 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.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
363 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Gas Stations: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 108 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
361 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 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.
Home Services
324 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Residential Cleaning: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
301 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Hair Salons: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Nail Salons: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
260 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Home Infusion: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
217 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Daycare Centers: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
192 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Bars & Pubs: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 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
156 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 31 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.
Software Companies (SaaS): 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
154 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
150 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Hotels: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
149 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Non-Medical Home Care: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
83 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Waste Management & Recycling: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
79 related employer businesses in Dayton.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 53 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.
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 Dayton ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Dayton?
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 Dayton?
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 Dayton
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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