Selling a Business in Reno
Owners in the Reno area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 15,232 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Reno by the numbers
15,232
15,232
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
43,884
43,884
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
232,394
232,394
EMPLOYMENT
$14.6 billion
$14.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,277
6,277
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 Reno compares
The Reno area ranks 2nd of 3 Nevada metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 11% of employer businesses in Reno, compared with 8% in Nevada.
6,277 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Reno area ranks 2nd of 3 Nevada metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 10.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 11% of employer businesses in Reno, compared with 8% in Nevada.
6,277 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 1,996 employer businesses
Retail: 1,627 employer businesses
Construction: 1,611 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,608 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,394 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 1,996 employer businesses
Retail: 1,627 employer businesses
Construction: 1,611 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,608 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,394 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 Reno
Professional and technical services, retail, construction, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Reno
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Reno. 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
1,835 related employer businesses in Reno.
General Contracting: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,152 related employer businesses in Reno.
Real Estate Brokerages: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,146 related employer businesses in Reno.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,048 related employer businesses in Reno.
Primary & Family Care: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
629 related employer businesses in Reno.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
513 related employer businesses in Reno.
General Freight Trucking: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
497 related employer businesses in Reno.
Auto Repair: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
455 related employer businesses in Reno.
Metal Fabrication: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
406 related employer businesses in Reno.
Residential Cleaning: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
370 related employer businesses in Reno.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
299 related employer businesses in Reno.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
216 related employer businesses in Reno.
Bars & Pubs: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
209 related employer businesses in Reno.
Gas Stations: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 76 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
206 related employer businesses in Reno.
Hair Salons: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
135 related employer businesses in Reno.
Hotels: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
135 related employer businesses in Reno.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
124 related employer businesses in Reno.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
109 related employer businesses in Reno.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
108 related employer businesses in Reno.
Daycare Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
108 related employer businesses in Reno.
Non-Medical Home Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Reno.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 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 Reno. 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
1,835 related employer businesses in Reno.
General Contracting: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,152 related employer businesses in Reno.
Real Estate Brokerages: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,146 related employer businesses in Reno.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,048 related employer businesses in Reno.
Primary & Family Care: 376 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
629 related employer businesses in Reno.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
513 related employer businesses in Reno.
General Freight Trucking: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
497 related employer businesses in Reno.
Auto Repair: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
455 related employer businesses in Reno.
Metal Fabrication: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Home Services
406 related employer businesses in Reno.
Residential Cleaning: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
370 related employer businesses in Reno.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
299 related employer businesses in Reno.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
216 related employer businesses in Reno.
Bars & Pubs: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
209 related employer businesses in Reno.
Gas Stations: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 76 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
206 related employer businesses in Reno.
Hair Salons: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
135 related employer businesses in Reno.
Hotels: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
135 related employer businesses in Reno.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
124 related employer businesses in Reno.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
109 related employer businesses in Reno.
Waste Management & Recycling: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
108 related employer businesses in Reno.
Daycare Centers: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
108 related employer businesses in Reno.
Non-Medical Home Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
78 related employer businesses in Reno.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 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 Reno ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Reno?
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 Reno?
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 Reno
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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