Selling a Business in Las Vegas
Owners in the Las Vegas area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 54,202 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
Las Vegas by the numbers
54,202
54,202
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
251,511
251,511
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
974,603
974,603
EMPLOYMENT
$53.6 billion
$53.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
20,908
20,908
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 Las Vegas compares
The Las Vegas area ranks 1st of 3 Nevada metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Las Vegas, compared with 12% in Nevada.
20,908 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Las Vegas area ranks 1st of 3 Nevada metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 13% of employer businesses in Las Vegas, compared with 12% in Nevada.
20,908 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 7,876 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 7,065 employer businesses
Retail: 6,500 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,780 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 3,981 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 7,876 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 7,065 employer businesses
Retail: 6,500 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,780 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 3,981 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 Las Vegas
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Las Vegas
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Las Vegas. 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
5,095 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 615 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,986 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Primary & Family Care: 2,010 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 964 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,414 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,769 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 905 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
3,963 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
General Contracting: 948 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,967 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,447 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Auto Repair: 636 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 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.
Home Services
1,266 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Property Management: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 46 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.
Logistics & Transportation
1,250 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
General Freight Trucking: 764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,179 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,089 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Hair Salons: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,002 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
994 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
729 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Bars & Pubs: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 28 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
711 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Home Infusion: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
707 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Gas Stations: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 226 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.
Hospitality & Travel
469 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Hotels: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
456 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
335 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
309 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Daycare Centers: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
234 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Energy & Utilities
138 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Waste Management & Recycling: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Las Vegas. 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
5,095 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 615 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,986 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Primary & Family Care: 2,010 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 964 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 378 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,414 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,769 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 905 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 387 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
3,963 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
General Contracting: 948 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 643 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 455 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,967 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,447 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Auto Repair: 636 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 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.
Home Services
1,266 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Property Management: 539 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 526 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 46 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.
Logistics & Transportation
1,250 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
General Freight Trucking: 764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,179 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,089 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Hair Salons: 486 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,002 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
994 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
729 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Bars & Pubs: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 468 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 28 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
711 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Home Infusion: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
707 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Gas Stations: 481 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 226 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.
Hospitality & Travel
469 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Hotels: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 197 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
456 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Non-Medical Home Care: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
335 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
309 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Daycare Centers: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
234 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Energy & Utilities
138 related employer businesses in Las Vegas.
Waste Management & Recycling: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Las Vegas ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas
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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