Selling a Business in Provo
Owners in the Provo area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 17,856 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Provo by the numbers
17,856
17,856
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
75,698
75,698
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
277,633
277,633
EMPLOYMENT
$15.5 billion
$15.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,964
5,964
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 Provo compares
The Provo area ranks 2nd of 5 Utah metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 23.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 17% of employer businesses in Provo, compared with 14% in Utah.
5,964 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Provo area ranks 2nd of 5 Utah metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 23.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 17% of employer businesses in Provo, compared with 14% in Utah.
5,964 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,001 employer businesses
Construction: 2,425 employer businesses
Retail: 2,071 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,009 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,150 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,001 employer businesses
Construction: 2,425 employer businesses
Retail: 2,071 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,009 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,150 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 Provo
Professional and technical services, construction, retail, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Provo
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Provo. 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
2,548 related employer businesses in Provo.
General Contracting: 680 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,419 related employer businesses in Provo.
Real Estate Brokerages: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,309 related employer businesses in Provo.
Primary & Family Care: 406 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,072 related employer businesses in Provo.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
639 related employer businesses in Provo.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
603 related employer businesses in Provo.
Software Companies (SaaS): 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
544 related employer businesses in Provo.
Metal Fabrication: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
516 related employer businesses in Provo.
Auto Repair: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
429 related employer businesses in Provo.
Residential Cleaning: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 22 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.
Logistics & Transportation
328 related employer businesses in Provo.
General Freight Trucking: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
325 related employer businesses in Provo.
Hair Salons: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
232 related employer businesses in Provo.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
168 related employer businesses in Provo.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
138 related employer businesses in Provo.
Gas Stations: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 15 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.
Education & Childcare
135 related employer businesses in Provo.
Daycare Centers: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
128 related employer businesses in Provo.
Home Infusion: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
97 related employer businesses in Provo.
Outdoor Recreation: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 5 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.
Senior Care & Living
86 related employer businesses in Provo.
Non-Medical Home Care: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
74 related employer businesses in Provo.
Hotels: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
62 related employer businesses in Provo.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 11 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
60 related employer businesses in Provo.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
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 Provo. 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
2,548 related employer businesses in Provo.
General Contracting: 680 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,419 related employer businesses in Provo.
Real Estate Brokerages: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,309 related employer businesses in Provo.
Primary & Family Care: 406 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,072 related employer businesses in Provo.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 576 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
639 related employer businesses in Provo.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
603 related employer businesses in Provo.
Software Companies (SaaS): 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
544 related employer businesses in Provo.
Metal Fabrication: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
516 related employer businesses in Provo.
Auto Repair: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
429 related employer businesses in Provo.
Residential Cleaning: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 22 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.
Logistics & Transportation
328 related employer businesses in Provo.
General Freight Trucking: 222 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
325 related employer businesses in Provo.
Hair Salons: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
232 related employer businesses in Provo.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
168 related employer businesses in Provo.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
138 related employer businesses in Provo.
Gas Stations: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 15 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.
Education & Childcare
135 related employer businesses in Provo.
Daycare Centers: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
128 related employer businesses in Provo.
Home Infusion: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
97 related employer businesses in Provo.
Outdoor Recreation: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 5 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.
Senior Care & Living
86 related employer businesses in Provo.
Non-Medical Home Care: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
74 related employer businesses in Provo.
Hotels: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
62 related employer businesses in Provo.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 11 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
60 related employer businesses in Provo.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
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 Provo ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Provo?
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 Provo?
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 Provo
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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