Selling a Business in Oklahoma City
Owners in the Oklahoma City area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 37,835 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
Oklahoma City by the numbers
37,835
37,835
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
135,563
135,563
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
551,321
551,321
EMPLOYMENT
$30.7 billion
$30.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
14,897
14,897
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 Oklahoma City compares
The Oklahoma City area ranks 1st of 4 Oklahoma metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Oklahoma City, compared with 5% in Oklahoma.
14,897 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Oklahoma City area ranks 1st of 4 Oklahoma metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Oklahoma City, compared with 5% in Oklahoma.
14,897 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 4,917 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 4,695 employer businesses
Retail: 4,497 employer businesses
Construction: 3,772 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,450 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 4,917 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 4,695 employer businesses
Retail: 4,497 employer businesses
Construction: 3,772 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 3,450 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 Oklahoma City
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Oklahoma City
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Oklahoma City. 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
3,947 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
General Contracting: 977 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 641 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 641 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,221 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Primary & Family Care: 1,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 654 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,067 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
3,001 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Insurance Agencies: 881 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 789 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 778 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,739 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 505 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,227 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Auto Repair: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
927 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
General Freight Trucking: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
853 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
791 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Property Management: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 60 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.
Manufacturing
790 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Metal Fabrication: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
646 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Oil & Gas Services: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
635 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Gas Stations: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 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
492 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Hair Salons: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
477 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
467 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Compounding Pharmacies: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
435 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Daycare Centers: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
350 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Hotels: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
285 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
269 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Bars & Pubs: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
174 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 39 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.
Senior Care & Living
156 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Non-Medical Home Care: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
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 Oklahoma City. 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
3,947 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
General Contracting: 977 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 641 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 641 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 426 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
3,221 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Primary & Family Care: 1,146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 654 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
3,067 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 339 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
3,001 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Insurance Agencies: 881 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 789 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 778 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,739 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 505 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,227 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Auto Repair: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
927 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
General Freight Trucking: 602 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
853 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
791 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Property Management: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 60 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.
Manufacturing
790 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Metal Fabrication: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
646 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Oil & Gas Services: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
635 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Gas Stations: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 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
492 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Hair Salons: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
477 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
467 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Compounding Pharmacies: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
435 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Daycare Centers: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
350 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Hotels: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
285 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
269 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Bars & Pubs: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pet Services
174 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 39 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.
Senior Care & Living
156 related employer businesses in Oklahoma City.
Non-Medical Home Care: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
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 Oklahoma City ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Oklahoma City?
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 Oklahoma City?
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 Oklahoma City
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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