Selling a Business in Phoenix
Owners in the Phoenix area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 114,586 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Phoenix by the numbers
114,586
114,586
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
452,437
452,437
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
2,080,244
2,080,244
EMPLOYMENT
$134.9 billion
$134.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
42,816
42,816
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 Phoenix compares
The Phoenix area ranks 1st of 7 Arizona metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 14% of employer businesses in Phoenix, compared with 13% in Arizona.
42,816 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Phoenix area ranks 1st of 7 Arizona metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 14.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 14% of employer businesses in Phoenix, compared with 13% in Arizona.
42,816 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 16,243 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 15,942 employer businesses
Retail: 11,620 employer businesses
Construction: 10,303 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 9,939 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 16,243 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 15,942 employer businesses
Retail: 11,620 employer businesses
Construction: 10,303 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 9,939 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 Phoenix
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Phoenix
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Phoenix. 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.
Financial & Professional Services
11,119 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Real Estate Brokerages: 4,760 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 2,254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 2,076 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
11,118 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
General Contracting: 2,764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,795 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,737 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,737 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 1,224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 1,201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 958 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 680 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
10,303 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Primary & Family Care: 3,683 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 2,198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 897 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 444 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
8,962 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 4,054 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,902 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 524 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
4,824 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,086 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,330 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Auto Repair: 1,348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 635 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 536 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,685 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
General Freight Trucking: 1,564 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
2,499 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Hair Salons: 1,310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
2,461 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Metal Fabrication: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
2,452 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Property Management: 1,089 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 868 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 868 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,280 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 959 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
2,133 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 747 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 614 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
1,384 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 812 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,248 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Home Infusion: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
1,164 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Non-Medical Home Care: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,077 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Gas Stations: 842 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 235 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.
Hospitality & Travel
878 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Hotels: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
860 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Bars & Pubs: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 26 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.
Education & Childcare
776 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Daycare Centers: 664 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
540 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 141 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.
Energy & Utilities
531 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Waste Management & Recycling: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Phoenix. 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.
Financial & Professional Services
11,119 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Real Estate Brokerages: 4,760 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 2,254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 2,076 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 465 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
11,118 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
General Contracting: 2,764 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,795 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,737 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,737 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 1,224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 1,201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 958 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 680 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
10,303 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Primary & Family Care: 3,683 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 2,198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 897 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 500 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 444 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 327 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
8,962 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 4,054 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,902 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 524 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
4,824 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,086 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 619 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,330 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Auto Repair: 1,348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 635 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 536 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,685 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
General Freight Trucking: 1,564 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 144 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
2,499 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Hair Salons: 1,310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 485 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
2,461 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Metal Fabrication: 700 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 282 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
2,452 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Property Management: 1,089 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 868 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 868 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,280 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 959 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
2,133 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 747 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 614 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
1,384 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 812 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 572 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,248 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Home Infusion: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 388 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
1,164 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Non-Medical Home Care: 553 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 529 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,077 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Gas Stations: 842 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 235 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.
Hospitality & Travel
878 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Hotels: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
860 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Bars & Pubs: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 26 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.
Education & Childcare
776 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Daycare Centers: 664 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
540 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 399 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 141 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.
Energy & Utilities
531 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Waste Management & Recycling: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Land & Agriculture
4 related employer businesses in Phoenix.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Phoenix ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
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 Phoenix
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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