Selling a Business in Tucson
Owners in the Tucson area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 21,381 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
Tucson by the numbers
21,381
21,381
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
82,177
82,177
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
341,481
341,481
EMPLOYMENT
$18.8 billion
$18.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,048
9,048
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 Tucson compares
The Tucson area ranks 2nd of 7 Arizona metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Repair, personal care and other services makes up 10% of employer businesses in Tucson, compared with 8% in Arizona.
9,048 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Tucson area ranks 2nd of 7 Arizona metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Repair, personal care and other services makes up 10% of employer businesses in Tucson, compared with 8% in Arizona.
9,048 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 3,028 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,611 employer businesses
Retail: 2,561 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,092 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,027 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 3,028 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,611 employer businesses
Retail: 2,561 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,092 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,027 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 Tucson
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Tucson
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Tucson. 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
2,249 related employer businesses in Tucson.
General Contracting: 556 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,868 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Primary & Family Care: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,829 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Real Estate Brokerages: 691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,807 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 810 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,075 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
708 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Auto Repair: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
515 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Hair Salons: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
482 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Residential Cleaning: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 18 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.
Manufacturing
477 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Metal Fabrication: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
381 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
372 related employer businesses in Tucson.
General Freight Trucking: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
293 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 34 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
274 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Gas Stations: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 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
248 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Assisted Living Facilities: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
247 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Home Infusion: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
230 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
199 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Hotels: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
182 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Bars & Pubs: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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
174 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Daycare Centers: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
114 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 29 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
88 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Water & Wastewater Services: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Tucson. 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
2,249 related employer businesses in Tucson.
General Contracting: 556 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 326 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 301 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
1,868 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Primary & Family Care: 666 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 354 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,829 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Real Estate Brokerages: 691 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 453 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 397 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,807 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 810 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 231 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,075 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 333 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
708 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Auto Repair: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
515 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Hair Salons: 236 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
482 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Residential Cleaning: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 201 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 18 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.
Manufacturing
477 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Metal Fabrication: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
381 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
372 related employer businesses in Tucson.
General Freight Trucking: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
293 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 34 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
274 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Gas Stations: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 47 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
248 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Assisted Living Facilities: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
247 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Home Infusion: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
230 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
199 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Hotels: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
182 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Bars & Pubs: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
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
174 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Daycare Centers: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
114 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 29 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
88 related employer businesses in Tucson.
Water & Wastewater Services: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Tucson ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Tucson?
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 Tucson?
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 Tucson
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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