Selling a Business in Riverside
Owners in the Riverside area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 88,815 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
Riverside Area by the numbers
88,815
88,815
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
393,654
393,654
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,406,138
1,406,138
EMPLOYMENT
$75.4 billion
$75.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
35,407
35,407
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 Riverside Area compares
The Riverside area ranks 4th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 16.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Riverside, compared with 4% in California.
35,407 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Riverside area ranks 4th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 16.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 7% of employer businesses in Riverside, compared with 4% in California.
35,407 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 11,275 employer businesses
Retail: 10,992 employer businesses
Construction: 9,892 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 8,938 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 7,743 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 11,275 employer businesses
Retail: 10,992 employer businesses
Construction: 9,892 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 8,938 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 7,743 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 Riverside Area
Health care and social assistance, retail, construction, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Riverside Area
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Riverside. 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
10,006 related employer businesses in Riverside.
General Contracting: 2,581 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,738 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 1,010 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 743 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
8,986 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,907 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 715 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 469 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
7,271 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Primary & Family Care: 2,650 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,904 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
5,828 related employer businesses in Riverside.
General Freight Trucking: 4,134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 748 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,166 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,934 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
4,206 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 988 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,660 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Auto Repair: 1,525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
2,655 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Metal Fabrication: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,224 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 896 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
1,987 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Property Management: 897 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 714 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 714 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 96 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,857 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Nail Salons: 763 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,294 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Gas Stations: 981 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 313 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,288 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Home Infusion: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
1,019 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Creative Agencies: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
911 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Hotels: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 235 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: 51 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.
Senior Care & Living
749 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Assisted Living Facilities: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 46 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
711 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Daycare Centers: 594 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
695 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
555 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Bars & Pubs: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 25 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.
Energy & Utilities
486 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Water & Wastewater Services: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
358 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 111 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.
Land & Agriculture
14 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 14 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 Riverside. 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
10,006 related employer businesses in Riverside.
General Contracting: 2,581 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,738 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 1,010 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 743 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 377 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
8,986 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,907 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,583 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 715 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 469 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
7,271 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Primary & Family Care: 2,650 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,904 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 420 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 133 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
5,828 related employer businesses in Riverside.
General Freight Trucking: 4,134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 748 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
5,166 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,934 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,371 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
4,206 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 988 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 603 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 283 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,660 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Auto Repair: 1,525 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 784 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
2,655 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Metal Fabrication: 758 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 442 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,224 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 896 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
1,987 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Property Management: 897 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 714 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 714 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 96 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,857 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Nail Salons: 763 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,294 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Gas Stations: 981 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 313 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,288 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Home Infusion: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
1,019 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Creative Agencies: 353 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
911 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Hotels: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 235 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: 51 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.
Senior Care & Living
749 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Assisted Living Facilities: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 46 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
711 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Daycare Centers: 594 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
695 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 464 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
555 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Bars & Pubs: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 183 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 25 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.
Energy & Utilities
486 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Water & Wastewater Services: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
358 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 111 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.
Land & Agriculture
14 related employer businesses in Riverside.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 14 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 Riverside Area ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Riverside?
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 Riverside?
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 Riverside Area
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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