Selling a Business in Los Angeles
Owners in the Los Angeles area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 411,949 employer businesses, and 88% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Los Angeles Area by the numbers
411,949
411,949
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
1,499,723
1,499,723
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
5,568,514
5,568,514
EMPLOYMENT
$418.3 billion
$418.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
135,676
135,676
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 Los Angeles Area compares
The Los Angeles area ranks 1st of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Arts, entertainment and recreation makes up 6% of employer businesses in Los Angeles, compared with 3% in California.
135,676 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Los Angeles area ranks 1st of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Arts, entertainment and recreation makes up 6% of employer businesses in Los Angeles, compared with 3% in California.
135,676 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 61,848 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 53,869 employer businesses
Retail: 38,838 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 34,060 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 30,755 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 61,848 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 53,869 employer businesses
Retail: 38,838 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 34,060 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 30,755 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 Los Angeles Area
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Los Angeles Area
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Los Angeles. 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.
Medical Practices
37,139 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Primary & Family Care: 13,775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 9,296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3,778 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 3,073 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 2,252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 1,199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 1,092 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 1,088 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 1,020 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
33,696 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 12,756 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 11,133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 5,117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 2,403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 1,687 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 600 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
28,091 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
General Contracting: 9,357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 4,057 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 3,793 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 3,793 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 3,229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 2,983 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 2,038 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,026 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 827 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
27,630 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Real Estate Brokerages: 8,931 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 7,984 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 5,786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 2,789 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 1,176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 964 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
17,728 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 8,672 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 3,689 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3,127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 1,221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 1,019 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
16,600 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 6,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 4,224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 1,677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 1,156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 1,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
14,283 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3,910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 3,055 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 3,035 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 2,016 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 1,099 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 634 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 534 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
13,067 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
General Freight Trucking: 8,285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 2,131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 955 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 813 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 482 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
11,872 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Metal Fabrication: 2,613 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 1,820 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 1,791 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 1,786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 1,326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 1,189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 1,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
9,989 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Auto Repair: 3,905 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 2,037 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 1,542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 1,202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
8,330 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Property Management: 5,318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 2,096 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 2,096 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 312 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
8,171 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Hair Salons: 3,689 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 2,674 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 1,573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 1,573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 1,573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
6,055 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Home Infusion: 3,073 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 1,883 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 1,883 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 713 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
3,491 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Daycare Centers: 2,639 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 852 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
3,381 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Gas Stations: 2,284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,097 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
3,376 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Hotels: 1,770 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 1,770 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 889 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
3,054 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 1,865 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 1,865 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 1,865 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 1,865 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 1,189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
2,798 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Non-Medical Home Care: 1,511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 1,126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,976 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Bars & Pubs: 982 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 982 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
1,332 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 932 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 932 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 400 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
983 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Waste Management & Recycling: 465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Los Angeles. 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.
Medical Practices
37,139 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Primary & Family Care: 13,775 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 9,296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 3,778 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 3,073 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 2,252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 1,199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 1,092 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 1,088 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 1,020 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 566 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
33,696 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 12,756 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 11,133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 5,117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 2,403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 1,687 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 600 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
28,091 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
General Contracting: 9,357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 4,057 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 3,793 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 3,793 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 3,229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 2,983 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 2,038 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,026 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 827 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
27,630 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Real Estate Brokerages: 8,931 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 7,984 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 5,786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 2,789 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 1,176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 964 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
17,728 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 8,672 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 3,689 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3,127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 1,221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 1,019 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Retail Stores
16,600 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 6,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 4,224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 1,677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 1,156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 1,004 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
14,283 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3,910 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 3,055 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 3,035 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 2,016 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 1,099 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 634 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 534 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
13,067 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
General Freight Trucking: 8,285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 2,131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 955 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 813 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 482 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
11,872 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Metal Fabrication: 2,613 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 1,820 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 1,791 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 1,786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 1,326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 1,189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 1,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
9,989 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Auto Repair: 3,905 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 2,037 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 1,542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 1,202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 363 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
8,330 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Property Management: 5,318 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 2,096 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 2,096 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 312 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
8,171 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Hair Salons: 3,689 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 2,674 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 1,573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 1,573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 1,573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
6,055 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Home Infusion: 3,073 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 1,883 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 1,883 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 713 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
3,491 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Daycare Centers: 2,639 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 852 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
3,381 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Gas Stations: 2,284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 1,097 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
3,376 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Hotels: 1,770 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 1,770 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 889 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
3,054 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 1,865 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 1,865 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 1,865 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 1,865 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 1,189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
2,798 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Non-Medical Home Care: 1,511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 1,126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,976 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Bars & Pubs: 982 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 982 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
1,332 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 932 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 932 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 400 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
983 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Waste Management & Recycling: 465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in Los Angeles.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How long does it take to sell a business in Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles Area
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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