Selling a Business in Merced
Owners in the Merced area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 3,592 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Merced by the numbers
3,592
3,592
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
15,002
15,002
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
49,545
49,545
EMPLOYMENT
$2.5 billion
$2.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
1,579
1,579
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 Merced compares
The Merced area ranks 22nd of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 9% of employer businesses in Merced, compared with 4% in California.
1,579 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Merced area ranks 22nd of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 9% of employer businesses in Merced, compared with 4% in California.
1,579 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 550 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 514 employer businesses
Construction: 415 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 400 employer businesses
Transportation and warehousing: 337 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 550 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 514 employer businesses
Construction: 415 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 400 employer businesses
Transportation and warehousing: 337 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 Merced
Retail, health care and social assistance, construction, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Merced
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Merced. 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
409 related employer businesses in Merced.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
408 related employer businesses in Merced.
General Contracting: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Logistics & Transportation
330 related employer businesses in Merced.
General Freight Trucking: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
297 related employer businesses in Merced.
Primary & Family Care: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
176 related employer businesses in Merced.
Insurance Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Retail Stores
168 related employer businesses in Merced.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
162 related employer businesses in Merced.
Auto Repair: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
94 related employer businesses in Merced.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
91 related employer businesses in Merced.
Gas Stations: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 18 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.
Home Services
81 related employer businesses in Merced.
Property Management: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
52 related employer businesses in Merced.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
46 related employer businesses in Merced.
Water & Wastewater Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Education & Childcare
44 related employer businesses in Merced.
Daycare Centers: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
37 related employer businesses in Merced.
Hotels: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
33 related employer businesses in Merced.
Non-Medical Home Care: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 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
32 related employer businesses in Merced.
Compounding Pharmacies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
30 related employer businesses in Merced.
Hair Salons: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
23 related employer businesses in Merced.
Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 3 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.
Health & Fitness
21 related employer businesses in Merced.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
10 related employer businesses in Merced.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Technology & Media
8 related employer businesses in Merced.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in Merced.
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 Merced. 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
409 related employer businesses in Merced.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
408 related employer businesses in Merced.
General Contracting: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Logistics & Transportation
330 related employer businesses in Merced.
General Freight Trucking: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
297 related employer businesses in Merced.
Primary & Family Care: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
176 related employer businesses in Merced.
Insurance Agencies: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Retail Stores
168 related employer businesses in Merced.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
162 related employer businesses in Merced.
Auto Repair: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
94 related employer businesses in Merced.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
91 related employer businesses in Merced.
Gas Stations: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 18 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.
Home Services
81 related employer businesses in Merced.
Property Management: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 3 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.
Wholesale & Distribution
52 related employer businesses in Merced.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
46 related employer businesses in Merced.
Water & Wastewater Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Education & Childcare
44 related employer businesses in Merced.
Daycare Centers: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
37 related employer businesses in Merced.
Hotels: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
33 related employer businesses in Merced.
Non-Medical Home Care: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 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
32 related employer businesses in Merced.
Compounding Pharmacies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
30 related employer businesses in Merced.
Hair Salons: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
23 related employer businesses in Merced.
Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Arcades & FECs: 3 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.
Health & Fitness
21 related employer businesses in Merced.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
10 related employer businesses in Merced.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Technology & Media
8 related employer businesses in Merced.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in Merced.
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
Questions owners in Merced ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Merced?
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 Merced?
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 Merced
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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