Selling a Business in Eugene
Owners in the Eugene area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 10,151 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
Eugene by the numbers
10,151
10,151
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
27,736
27,736
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
129,060
129,060
EMPLOYMENT
$6.8 billion
$6.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,424
4,424
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 Eugene compares
The Eugene area ranks 3rd of 8 Oregon metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 7% of employer businesses in Eugene, compared with 6% in Oregon.
4,424 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Eugene area ranks 3rd of 8 Oregon metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 7% of employer businesses in Eugene, compared with 6% in Oregon.
4,424 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,405 employer businesses
Retail: 1,255 employer businesses
Construction: 1,139 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,033 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 992 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,405 employer businesses
Retail: 1,255 employer businesses
Construction: 1,139 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,033 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 992 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 Eugene
Health care and social assistance, retail, construction, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Eugene
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Eugene. 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
1,259 related employer businesses in Eugene.
General Contracting: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
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: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
881 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Full-Service Restaurants: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
751 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Primary & Family Care: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
750 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Real Estate Brokerages: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
446 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
374 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 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
363 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Auto Repair: 153 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: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 23 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.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
267 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Property Management: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
181 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Convenience Stores: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
181 related employer businesses in Eugene.
General Freight Trucking: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
175 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
142 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Creative Agencies: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
135 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Daycare Centers: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
118 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Hair Salons: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
117 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Bars & Pubs: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x 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.
Senior Care & Living
114 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Assisted Living Facilities: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 31 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.
Hospitality & Travel
112 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Hotels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 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.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
103 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
71 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Compounding Pharmacies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Infusion: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
52 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Energy & Utilities
46 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Waste Management & Recycling: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
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 Eugene. 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
1,259 related employer businesses in Eugene.
General Contracting: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
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: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
881 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Full-Service Restaurants: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
751 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Primary & Family Care: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
750 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Real Estate Brokerages: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
446 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
374 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 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
363 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Auto Repair: 153 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: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 23 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.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
267 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Property Management: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
181 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Convenience Stores: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
181 related employer businesses in Eugene.
General Freight Trucking: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
175 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
142 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Creative Agencies: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
135 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Daycare Centers: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
118 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Hair Salons: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
117 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Bars & Pubs: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x 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.
Senior Care & Living
114 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Assisted Living Facilities: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 31 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.
Hospitality & Travel
112 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Hotels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 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.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
103 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
71 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Compounding Pharmacies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Infusion: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
52 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Energy & Utilities
46 related employer businesses in Eugene.
Waste Management & Recycling: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
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 Eugene ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Eugene?
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 Eugene?
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 Eugene
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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