Selling a Business in Ogden
Owners in the Ogden area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 15,407 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Ogden by the numbers
15,407
15,407
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
51,825
51,825
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
201,578
201,578
EMPLOYMENT
$10.3 billion
$10.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,585
5,585
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 Ogden compares
The Ogden area ranks 3rd of 5 Utah metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 12% of employer businesses in Ogden, compared with 11% in Utah.
5,585 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Ogden area ranks 3rd of 5 Utah metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 15.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 12% of employer businesses in Ogden, compared with 11% in Utah.
5,585 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,246 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,057 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,861 employer businesses
Retail: 1,715 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,096 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,246 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,057 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,861 employer businesses
Retail: 1,715 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,096 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 Ogden
Construction, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Ogden
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Ogden. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,408 related employer businesses in Ogden.
General Contracting: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,332 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Real Estate Brokerages: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,213 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Primary & Family Care: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
943 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
635 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
551 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Auto Repair: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
475 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Metal Fabrication: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
448 related employer businesses in Ogden.
General Freight Trucking: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
358 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Residential Cleaning: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 14 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
306 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Hair Salons: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
292 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
265 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
182 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Gas Stations: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 34 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
144 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Home Infusion: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
127 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Daycare Centers: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
123 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
92 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Outdoor Recreation: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 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.
Senior Care & Living
83 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Non-Medical Home Care: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
81 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Hotels: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
73 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Water & Wastewater Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
70 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Ogden. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,408 related employer businesses in Ogden.
General Contracting: 631 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,332 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Real Estate Brokerages: 523 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,213 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Primary & Family Care: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
943 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
635 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
551 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Auto Repair: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
475 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Metal Fabrication: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
448 related employer businesses in Ogden.
General Freight Trucking: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
358 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Residential Cleaning: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 14 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
306 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Hair Salons: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
292 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
265 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
182 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Gas Stations: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 34 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
144 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Home Infusion: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
127 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Daycare Centers: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
123 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
92 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Outdoor Recreation: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 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.
Senior Care & Living
83 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Non-Medical Home Care: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
81 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Hotels: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
73 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Water & Wastewater Services: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
70 related employer businesses in Ogden.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Ogden ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Ogden?
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 Ogden?
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 Ogden
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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