Selling a Business in Kansas City
Owners in the Kansas City area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 55,104 employer businesses, and 83% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Kansas City by the numbers
55,104
55,104
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
182,833
182,833
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,016,941
1,016,941
EMPLOYMENT
$66.4 billion
$66.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
22,130
22,130
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 Kansas City compares
The Kansas City area ranks 2nd of 8 Missouri metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Kansas City, compared with 9% in Missouri.
22,130 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Kansas City area ranks 2nd of 8 Missouri metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 12% of employer businesses in Kansas City, compared with 9% in Missouri.
22,130 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 7,042 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 6,702 employer businesses
Retail: 6,258 employer businesses
Construction: 5,392 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 5,284 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 7,042 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 6,702 employer businesses
Retail: 6,258 employer businesses
Construction: 5,392 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 5,284 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 Kansas City
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Kansas City
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Kansas City. 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
5,881 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
General Contracting: 1,532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 857 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,549 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,063 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 716 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
4,324 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,696 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,070 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Primary & Family Care: 1,106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 878 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,418 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 737 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 441 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,767 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Auto Repair: 640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,651 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
General Freight Trucking: 986 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,266 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
1,251 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Printing & Plastics: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
1,121 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Residential Cleaning: 516 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 516 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,033 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Hair Salons: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
883 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
866 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Non-Medical Home Care: 724 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
850 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Home Infusion: 470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
765 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Gas Stations: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 99 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.
Education & Childcare
522 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Daycare Centers: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
491 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Hotels: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
453 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Bars & Pubs: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 19 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.
Health & Fitness
425 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
256 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Waste Management & Recycling: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
250 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 74 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 Kansas City. 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
5,881 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
General Contracting: 1,532 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 857 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,549 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,063 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 716 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
4,324 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,696 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,070 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Primary & Family Care: 1,106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 878 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 440 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,418 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 737 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 441 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,767 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Auto Repair: 640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,651 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
General Freight Trucking: 986 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,266 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
1,251 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Printing & Plastics: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
1,121 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Residential Cleaning: 516 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 516 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,033 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Hair Salons: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
883 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
866 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Non-Medical Home Care: 724 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
850 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Home Infusion: 470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
765 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Gas Stations: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 99 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.
Education & Childcare
522 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Daycare Centers: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
491 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Hotels: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
453 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Bars & Pubs: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 19 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.
Health & Fitness
425 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 288 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
256 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Waste Management & Recycling: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
250 related employer businesses in Kansas City.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 74 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 Kansas City ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Kansas City?
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 Kansas City?
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 Kansas City
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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