Selling a Business in Spokane
Owners in the Spokane area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 15,369 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
Spokane by the numbers
15,369
15,369
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
41,877
41,877
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
227,131
227,131
EMPLOYMENT
$13.1 billion
$13.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,400
6,400
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 Spokane compares
The Spokane area ranks 2nd of 11 Washington metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 7.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Spokane, compared with 5% in Washington.
6,400 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Spokane area ranks 2nd of 11 Washington metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 7.5% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 6% of employer businesses in Spokane, compared with 5% in Washington.
6,400 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,085 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,960 employer businesses
Retail: 1,694 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,605 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,387 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,085 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,960 employer businesses
Retail: 1,694 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,605 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,387 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 Spokane
Construction, health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Spokane
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Spokane. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,260 related employer businesses in Spokane.
General Contracting: 727 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,186 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Full-Service Restaurants: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,145 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Real Estate Brokerages: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
987 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Dental Practices: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
635 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
533 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Auto Repair: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
436 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Metal Fabrication: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
423 related employer businesses in Spokane.
General Freight Trucking: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
399 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Residential Cleaning: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 16 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
310 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
252 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
242 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Hair Salons: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
234 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Assisted Living Facilities: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
191 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Gas Stations: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 48 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.
Health & Fitness
189 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
151 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Bars & Pubs: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 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.
Education & Childcare
133 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Daycare Centers: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
126 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Hotels: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
113 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Compounding Pharmacies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
74 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Energy & Utilities
71 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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 Spokane. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,260 related employer businesses in Spokane.
General Contracting: 727 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,186 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Full-Service Restaurants: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 386 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,145 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Real Estate Brokerages: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
987 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Dental Practices: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
635 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
533 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Auto Repair: 211 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
436 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Metal Fabrication: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
423 related employer businesses in Spokane.
General Freight Trucking: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
399 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Residential Cleaning: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 16 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
310 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
252 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
242 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Hair Salons: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
234 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Assisted Living Facilities: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
191 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Gas Stations: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 48 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.
Health & Fitness
189 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
151 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Bars & Pubs: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 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.
Education & Childcare
133 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Daycare Centers: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
126 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Hotels: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
113 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Compounding Pharmacies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
74 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Energy & Utilities
71 related employer businesses in Spokane.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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 Spokane ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Spokane?
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 Spokane?
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 Spokane
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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