Selling a Business in Tulsa
Owners in the Tulsa area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 25,565 employer businesses, and 84% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Tulsa by the numbers
25,565
25,565
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
91,545
91,545
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
402,255
402,255
EMPLOYMENT
$23.4 billion
$23.4 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
10,522
10,522
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 Tulsa compares
The Tulsa area ranks 2nd of 4 Oklahoma metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Tulsa, compared with 3% in Oklahoma.
10,522 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Tulsa area ranks 2nd of 4 Oklahoma metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Tulsa, compared with 3% in Oklahoma.
10,522 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,120 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,991 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,959 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,526 employer businesses
Construction: 2,498 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,120 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,991 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,959 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,526 employer businesses
Construction: 2,498 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 Tulsa
Retail, professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Tulsa
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Tulsa. 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
2,649 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
General Contracting: 584 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 136 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: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,029 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 789 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 752 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,976 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Insurance Agencies: 568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 515 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 137 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
1,839 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Primary & Family Care: 692 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,173 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
829 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Auto Repair: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
822 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Metal Fabrication: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
633 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
589 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
General Freight Trucking: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 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
483 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Property Management: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 37 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
420 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Hair Salons: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
347 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Gas Stations: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 35 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.
Technology & Media
343 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
336 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Compounding Pharmacies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
317 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Oil & Gas Services: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
262 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Daycare Centers: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
232 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Hotels: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
216 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Bars & Pubs: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 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.
Health & Fitness
173 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
116 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Non-Medical Home Care: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
100 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Tulsa. 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
2,649 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
General Contracting: 584 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 226 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 136 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: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,029 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 789 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 752 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,976 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Insurance Agencies: 568 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 515 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 513 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 137 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
1,839 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Primary & Family Care: 692 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 367 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,173 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
829 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Auto Repair: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
822 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Metal Fabrication: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
633 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
589 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
General Freight Trucking: 384 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 25 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
483 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Property Management: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 37 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
420 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Hair Salons: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
347 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Gas Stations: 312 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 35 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.
Technology & Media
343 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
336 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Compounding Pharmacies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
317 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Oil & Gas Services: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Waste Management & Recycling: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
262 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Daycare Centers: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
232 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Hotels: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
216 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Bars & Pubs: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 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.
Health & Fitness
173 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
116 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Non-Medical Home Care: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
100 related employer businesses in Tulsa.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Tulsa ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa?
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 Tulsa
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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