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Selling a Business in Prescott Valley

Owners in the Prescott Valley area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 6,559 employer businesses, and 89% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Prescott Valley by the numbers

6,559

6,559

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

89%

89%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

23,599

23,599

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

68,562

68,562

EMPLOYMENT

$3.4 billion

$3.4 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

2,436

2,436

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 Prescott Valley compares

  • The Prescott Valley area ranks 3rd of 7 Arizona metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 8.9% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 15% of employer businesses in Prescott Valley, compared with 10% in Arizona.

  • 2,436 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • The Prescott Valley area ranks 3rd of 7 Arizona metro areas for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 8.9% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 15% of employer businesses in Prescott Valley, compared with 10% in Arizona.

  • 2,436 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Construction: 971 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 872 employer businesses

  • Retail: 777 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 647 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 636 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Construction: 971 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 872 employer businesses

  • Retail: 777 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 647 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 636 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

Every kind of business we sell in Prescott Valley

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Prescott Valley. 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

1,002 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • General Contracting: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Electrical: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Financial & Professional Services

651 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Medical Practices

504 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Restaurants & Food

489 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Retail Stores

299 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Automotive & Boat

215 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Auto Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

158 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Home Services

133 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Hospitality & Travel

116 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Hotels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

Logistics & Transportation

113 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Beauty & Personal Care

88 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Hair Salons: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

86 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Technology & Media

84 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Entertainment & Recreation

74 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Bars & Pubs: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 3 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.

Wholesale & Distribution

71 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Energy & Utilities

64 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Health & Fitness

64 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Senior Care & Living

61 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

58 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Pet Services

39 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Education & Childcare

24 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Daycare Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Prescott Valley. 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

1,002 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • General Contracting: 299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Electrical: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Financial & Professional Services

651 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Medical Practices

504 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Restaurants & Food

489 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Retail Stores

299 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Automotive & Boat

215 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Auto Repair: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Manufacturing

158 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Home Services

133 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Hospitality & Travel

116 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Hotels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Transportation Services: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

Logistics & Transportation

113 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Beauty & Personal Care

88 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Hair Salons: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

86 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Technology & Media

84 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Entertainment & Recreation

74 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Bars & Pubs: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 3 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.

Wholesale & Distribution

71 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Energy & Utilities

64 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Health & Fitness

64 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Senior Care & Living

61 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

58 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Pet Services

39 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

Education & Childcare

24 related employer businesses in Prescott Valley.

  • Daycare Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

Counties in this metro area

Working with owners in Prescott Valley

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Prescott Valley. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Prescott Valley ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Prescott Valley?

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 Prescott Valley?

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 Prescott Valley

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.

Read article