Selling a Business in Green Bay
Owners in the Green Bay area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 7,968 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
Green Bay by the numbers
7,968
7,968
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
81%
81%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
20,998
20,998
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
155,112
155,112
EMPLOYMENT
$9.4 billion
$9.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
3,590
3,590
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 Green Bay compares
The Green Bay area ranks 3rd of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in Green Bay, compared with 4% in Wisconsin.
3,590 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Green Bay area ranks 3rd of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 1.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in Green Bay, compared with 4% in Wisconsin.
3,590 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 982 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 912 employer businesses
Construction: 873 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 771 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 735 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 982 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 912 employer businesses
Construction: 873 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 771 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 735 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 Green Bay
Retail, health care and social assistance, construction, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Green Bay
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Green Bay. 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
955 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
General Contracting: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
612 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Full-Service Restaurants: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 46 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: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
481 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Insurance Agencies: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
416 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Primary & Family Care: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
404 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Metal Fabrication: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
372 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
348 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
General Freight Trucking: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
300 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Auto Repair: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
233 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
207 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Bars & Pubs: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
155 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Hair Salons: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
141 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Gas Stations: 141 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.
Home Services
131 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Residential Cleaning: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 6 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.
Hospitality & Travel
88 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Hotels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
87 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
84 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Compounding Pharmacies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
83 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Assisted Living Facilities: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
72 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Daycare Centers: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
70 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
50 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
34 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 11 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 Green Bay. 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
955 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
General Contracting: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
612 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Full-Service Restaurants: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 46 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: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
481 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Insurance Agencies: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
416 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Primary & Family Care: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
404 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Metal Fabrication: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
372 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
348 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
General Freight Trucking: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
300 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Auto Repair: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
233 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
207 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Bars & Pubs: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
155 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Hair Salons: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
141 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Gas Stations: 141 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.
Home Services
131 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Residential Cleaning: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 6 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.
Hospitality & Travel
88 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Hotels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
87 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
84 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Compounding Pharmacies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
83 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Assisted Living Facilities: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
72 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Daycare Centers: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
70 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
50 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
34 related employer businesses in Green Bay.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 11 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 Green Bay ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Green Bay?
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 Green Bay?
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 Green Bay
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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