Selling a Business in Portland
Owners in the Portland area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 72,943 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Portland by the numbers
72,943
72,943
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
214,856
214,856
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,111,602
1,111,602
EMPLOYMENT
$80.8 billion
$80.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
29,469
29,469
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 Portland compares
The Portland area ranks 1st of 8 Oregon metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Portland, compared with 11% in Oregon.
29,469 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Portland area ranks 1st of 8 Oregon metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Portland, compared with 11% in Oregon.
29,469 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 9,591 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 9,313 employer businesses
Construction: 8,453 employer businesses
Retail: 7,036 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 6,913 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 9,591 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 9,313 employer businesses
Construction: 8,453 employer businesses
Retail: 7,036 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 6,913 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 Portland
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Portland
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Portland. 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
9,347 related employer businesses in Portland.
General Contracting: 3,228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,744 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 991 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 605 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 589 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 567 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
5,931 related employer businesses in Portland.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,413 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,960 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 966 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,064 related employer businesses in Portland.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 996 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 692 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,396 related employer businesses in Portland.
Dental Practices: 1,210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 1,066 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,628 related employer businesses in Portland.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 415 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
2,484 related employer businesses in Portland.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
2,113 related employer businesses in Portland.
General Freight Trucking: 1,334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
2,027 related employer businesses in Portland.
Property Management: 1,114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 778 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 778 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 45 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.
Automotive & Boat
1,952 related employer businesses in Portland.
Auto Repair: 791 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
1,742 related employer businesses in Portland.
Creative Agencies: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,450 related employer businesses in Portland.
Hair Salons: 598 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,423 related employer businesses in Portland.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
1,319 related employer businesses in Portland.
Assisted Living Facilities: 869 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
1,082 related employer businesses in Portland.
Daycare Centers: 1,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
899 related employer businesses in Portland.
Gas Stations: 456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 443 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
886 related employer businesses in Portland.
Bars & Pubs: 575 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 575 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
646 related employer businesses in Portland.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
543 related employer businesses in Portland.
Hotels: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
455 related employer businesses in Portland.
Home Infusion: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
394 related employer businesses in Portland.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 253 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
292 related employer businesses in Portland.
Waste Management & Recycling: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Land & Agriculture
13 related employer businesses in Portland.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 13 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 Portland. 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
9,347 related employer businesses in Portland.
General Contracting: 3,228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,744 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 991 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 605 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 589 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 567 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
5,931 related employer businesses in Portland.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,413 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,960 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 966 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,064 related employer businesses in Portland.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 996 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 692 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
4,396 related employer businesses in Portland.
Dental Practices: 1,210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 1,066 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 805 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 391 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
2,628 related employer businesses in Portland.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 712 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 415 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 365 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
2,484 related employer businesses in Portland.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
2,113 related employer businesses in Portland.
General Freight Trucking: 1,334 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
2,027 related employer businesses in Portland.
Property Management: 1,114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 778 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 778 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 45 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.
Automotive & Boat
1,952 related employer businesses in Portland.
Auto Repair: 791 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 328 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 322 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 262 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
1,742 related employer businesses in Portland.
Creative Agencies: 520 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 177 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,450 related employer businesses in Portland.
Hair Salons: 598 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,423 related employer businesses in Portland.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 597 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
1,319 related employer businesses in Portland.
Assisted Living Facilities: 869 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
1,082 related employer businesses in Portland.
Daycare Centers: 1,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
899 related employer businesses in Portland.
Gas Stations: 456 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 443 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
886 related employer businesses in Portland.
Bars & Pubs: 575 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 575 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 225 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
646 related employer businesses in Portland.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 352 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 294 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
543 related employer businesses in Portland.
Hotels: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
455 related employer businesses in Portland.
Home Infusion: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
394 related employer businesses in Portland.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 253 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
292 related employer businesses in Portland.
Waste Management & Recycling: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Land & Agriculture
13 related employer businesses in Portland.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 13 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 Portland ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Portland?
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 Portland?
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 Portland
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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