Selling a Business in Fresno
Owners in the Fresno area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 21,510 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Fresno by the numbers
21,510
21,510
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
81,858
81,858
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
332,203
332,203
EMPLOYMENT
$18.4 billion
$18.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,101
9,101
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 Fresno compares
The Fresno area ranks 8th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 8% of employer businesses in Fresno, compared with 4% in California.
9,101 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Fresno area ranks 8th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 12.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 8% of employer businesses in Fresno, compared with 4% in California.
9,101 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 3,003 employer businesses
Retail: 2,752 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,122 employer businesses
Construction: 2,078 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,875 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 3,003 employer businesses
Retail: 2,752 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,122 employer businesses
Construction: 2,078 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,875 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 Fresno
Health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Fresno
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Fresno. 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
2,178 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 895 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 586 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,155 related employer businesses in Fresno.
General Contracting: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,815 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Primary & Family Care: 710 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,710 related employer businesses in Fresno.
General Freight Trucking: 1,391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,375 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
949 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 55 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: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
932 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Auto Repair: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
535 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 12 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
521 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Property Management: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 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
521 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
421 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Gas Stations: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 120 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
329 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Nail Salons: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
263 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Compounding Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
216 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Non-Medical Home Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 21 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
213 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Hotels: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
200 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Water & Wastewater Services: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
194 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Daycare Centers: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
176 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
162 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 23 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
131 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Bars & Pubs: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 63 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: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 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.
Pet Services
68 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 21 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
31 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 31 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 Fresno. 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
2,178 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 895 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 586 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
2,155 related employer businesses in Fresno.
General Contracting: 550 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,815 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Primary & Family Care: 710 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,710 related employer businesses in Fresno.
General Freight Trucking: 1,391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,375 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
949 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 55 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: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
932 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Auto Repair: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
535 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 12 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
521 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Property Management: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 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
521 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
421 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Gas Stations: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 120 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
329 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Nail Salons: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
263 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Compounding Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
216 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Non-Medical Home Care: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 21 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
213 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Hotels: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
200 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Water & Wastewater Services: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
194 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Daycare Centers: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
176 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
162 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 23 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
131 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Bars & Pubs: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 63 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: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 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.
Pet Services
68 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 21 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
31 related employer businesses in Fresno.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 31 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 Fresno ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Fresno?
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 Fresno?
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 Fresno
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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