Selling a Business in Modesto
Owners in the Modesto area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 10,013 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
Modesto by the numbers
10,013
10,013
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
35,345
35,345
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
152,942
152,942
EMPLOYMENT
$9.0 billion
$9.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,369
4,369
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 Modesto compares
The Modesto area ranks 13th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 9.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Modesto, compared with 4% in California.
4,369 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Modesto area ranks 13th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 9.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Modesto, compared with 4% in California.
4,369 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,477 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,259 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,071 employer businesses
Construction: 1,044 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 980 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,477 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,259 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,071 employer businesses
Construction: 1,044 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 980 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 Modesto
Retail, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Modesto
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Modesto. 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
1,080 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 432 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,078 related employer businesses in Modesto.
General Contracting: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
784 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Primary & Family Care: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
636 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
609 related employer businesses in Modesto.
General Freight Trucking: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
522 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
502 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Auto Repair: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
321 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
232 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Property Management: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 11 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
230 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
207 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Gas Stations: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 44 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
181 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Hair Salons: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
115 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Compounding Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
105 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Daycare Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
84 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Assisted Living Facilities: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 8 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
77 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
73 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Bars & Pubs: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 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.
Hospitality & Travel
73 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Hotels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
70 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Waste Management & Recycling: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
70 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
38 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
7 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 7 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 Modesto. 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
1,080 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 432 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,078 related employer businesses in Modesto.
General Contracting: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
784 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Primary & Family Care: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
636 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Mortgage Brokerages: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
609 related employer businesses in Modesto.
General Freight Trucking: 494 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
522 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
502 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Auto Repair: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
321 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
232 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Property Management: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 11 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
230 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
207 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Gas Stations: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 44 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
181 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Hair Salons: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
115 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Compounding Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
105 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Daycare Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
84 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Assisted Living Facilities: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 8 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
77 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
73 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Bars & Pubs: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 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.
Hospitality & Travel
73 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Hotels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
70 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Waste Management & Recycling: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
70 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
38 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
7 related employer businesses in Modesto.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 7 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 Modesto ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Modesto?
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 Modesto?
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 Modesto
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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