Selling a Business in Omaha
Owners in the Omaha area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 25,290 employer businesses, and 83% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Omaha by the numbers
25,290
25,290
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
76,074
76,074
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
455,764
455,764
EMPLOYMENT
$28.0 billion
$28.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
10,044
10,044
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 Omaha compares
The Omaha area ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Omaha, compared with 5% in Nebraska.
10,044 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Omaha area ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 6% of employer businesses in Omaha, compared with 5% in Nebraska.
10,044 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 3,254 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,052 employer businesses
Retail: 2,618 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,530 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,394 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 3,254 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,052 employer businesses
Retail: 2,618 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,530 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,394 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 Omaha
Construction, health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Omaha
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Omaha. 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
3,551 related employer businesses in Omaha.
General Contracting: 823 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 679 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,008 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Real Estate Brokerages: 680 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 32 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,879 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 755 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 693 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,685 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Primary & Family Care: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,036 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
921 related employer businesses in Omaha.
General Freight Trucking: 640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x 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.
Automotive & Boat
874 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Auto Repair: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
596 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 23 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.
Manufacturing
520 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
508 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Residential Cleaning: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 21 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
489 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Hair Salons: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
406 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Daycare Centers: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
402 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
400 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Bars & Pubs: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
341 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Gas Stations: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 25 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
289 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Home Infusion: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
266 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
201 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Non-Medical Home Care: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 19 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
200 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Hotels: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
128 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Waste Management & Recycling: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
110 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 34 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 Omaha. 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
3,551 related employer businesses in Omaha.
General Contracting: 823 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 679 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
2,008 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Real Estate Brokerages: 680 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 623 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 307 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 32 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.
Restaurants & Food
1,879 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 755 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 693 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,685 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Primary & Family Care: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,036 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
921 related employer businesses in Omaha.
General Freight Trucking: 640 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x 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.
Automotive & Boat
874 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Auto Repair: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
596 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 23 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.
Manufacturing
520 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
508 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Residential Cleaning: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 21 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
489 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Hair Salons: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
406 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Daycare Centers: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
402 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
400 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Bars & Pubs: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
341 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Gas Stations: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 25 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
289 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Home Infusion: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
266 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
201 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Non-Medical Home Care: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 19 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
200 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Hotels: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
128 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Waste Management & Recycling: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
110 related employer businesses in Omaha.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 34 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 Omaha ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Omaha?
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 Omaha?
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 Omaha
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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