Selling a Business in Pittsburgh
Owners in the Pittsburgh area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 61,628 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
Pittsburgh by the numbers
61,628
61,628
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
174,131
174,131
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,122,366
1,122,366
EMPLOYMENT
$71.6 billion
$71.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
26,924
26,924
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 Pittsburgh compares
The Pittsburgh area ranks 2nd of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 14% of employer businesses in Pittsburgh, compared with 13% in Pennsylvania.
26,924 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Pittsburgh area ranks 2nd of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 0.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 14% of employer businesses in Pittsburgh, compared with 13% in Pennsylvania.
26,924 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 8,680 employer businesses
Retail: 7,718 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 7,410 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 6,278 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,828 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 8,680 employer businesses
Retail: 7,718 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 7,410 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 6,278 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,828 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 Pittsburgh
Health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Pittsburgh
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Pittsburgh. 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
6,542 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
General Contracting: 1,768 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,033 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 747 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 562 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 562 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
5,237 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,944 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,851 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 593 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,834 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Primary & Family Care: 1,972 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 987 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,056 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Insurance Agencies: 1,031 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 812 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 503 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,989 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 736 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 598 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,266 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Auto Repair: 970 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 415 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,861 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Metal Fabrication: 579 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,643 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Hair Salons: 1,063 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,341 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 715 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
1,291 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
General Freight Trucking: 827 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
1,054 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Residential Cleaning: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 58 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
991 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Gas Stations: 734 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 257 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
928 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Bars & Pubs: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
829 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Compounding Pharmacies: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
780 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
759 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Daycare Centers: 717 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
654 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Non-Medical Home Care: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
595 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
528 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Hotels: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
487 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Waste Management & Recycling: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
308 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 78 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 Pittsburgh. 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
6,542 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
General Contracting: 1,768 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,033 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 843 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 747 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 562 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 562 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 542 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 196 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
5,237 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,944 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,851 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 593 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 369 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,834 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Primary & Family Care: 1,972 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 987 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,056 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Insurance Agencies: 1,031 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 812 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 541 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Real Estate Brokerages: 503 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,989 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 736 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 598 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,266 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Auto Repair: 970 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 415 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,861 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Metal Fabrication: 579 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,643 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Hair Salons: 1,063 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,341 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 715 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
1,291 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
General Freight Trucking: 827 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
1,054 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Residential Cleaning: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 443 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 58 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
991 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Gas Stations: 734 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 257 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
928 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Bars & Pubs: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 531 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
829 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Compounding Pharmacies: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
780 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 270 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
759 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Daycare Centers: 717 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
654 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Non-Medical Home Care: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
595 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
528 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Hotels: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 269 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
487 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Waste Management & Recycling: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Water & Wastewater Services: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
308 related employer businesses in Pittsburgh.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 78 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 Pittsburgh ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh
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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