Selling a Business in Sacramento
Owners in the Sacramento area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 55,974 employer businesses, and 86% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Sacramento Area by the numbers
55,974
55,974
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
207,516
207,516
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
825,511
825,511
EMPLOYMENT
$57.1 billion
$57.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
22,219
22,219
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 Sacramento Area compares
The Sacramento area ranks 5th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 11% of employer businesses in Sacramento, compared with 8% in California.
22,219 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Sacramento area ranks 5th of 25 California metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 11.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 11% of employer businesses in Sacramento, compared with 8% in California.
22,219 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 7,449 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 6,924 employer businesses
Construction: 6,208 employer businesses
Retail: 6,033 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,476 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 7,449 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 6,924 employer businesses
Construction: 6,208 employer businesses
Retail: 6,033 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 5,476 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 Sacramento Area
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Sacramento Area
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Sacramento. 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
6,785 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
General Contracting: 2,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,089 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
5,349 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,027 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,815 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,984 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Dental Practices: 1,238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 1,108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,963 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 983 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 208 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
2,313 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
2,160 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
General Freight Trucking: 1,624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,969 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Auto Repair: 834 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,344 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Property Management: 708 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 48 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
1,252 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Hair Salons: 533 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,169 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
928 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 409 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
878 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
724 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Gas Stations: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 169 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.
Senior Care & Living
685 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Assisted Living Facilities: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 22 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
677 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Daycare Centers: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
552 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Home Infusion: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
482 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Hotels: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
472 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
448 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Bars & Pubs: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 11 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
269 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Water & Wastewater Services: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
211 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 79 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
6 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 6 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 Sacramento. 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
6,785 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
General Contracting: 2,003 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,089 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 807 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 757 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 671 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 315 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
5,349 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,027 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,815 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 781 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 476 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,984 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Dental Practices: 1,238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 1,108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 259 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
3,963 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 983 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 821 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 425 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 208 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
2,313 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 479 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 402 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 179 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
2,160 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
General Freight Trucking: 1,624 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
1,969 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Auto Repair: 834 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
1,344 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Property Management: 708 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 48 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
1,252 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Hair Salons: 533 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 452 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,169 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 310 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
928 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 409 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
878 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 385 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
724 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Gas Stations: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 169 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.
Senior Care & Living
685 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Assisted Living Facilities: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 22 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
677 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Daycare Centers: 590 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
552 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Home Infusion: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
482 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Hotels: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
472 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 325 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
448 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Bars & Pubs: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 11 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
269 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Water & Wastewater Services: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
211 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 79 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
6 related employer businesses in Sacramento.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 6 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 Sacramento Area ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento 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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