Selling a Business in Urban Honolulu
Owners in the Urban Honolulu area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 20,890 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
Urban Honolulu by the numbers
20,890
20,890
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
76,535
76,535
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
331,937
331,937
EMPLOYMENT
$20.3 billion
$20.3 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
8,689
8,689
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 Urban Honolulu compares
The number of employer businesses fell 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in Urban Honolulu, compared with 4% in Hawaii.
8,689 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The number of employer businesses fell 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Wholesale makes up 5% of employer businesses in Urban Honolulu, compared with 4% in Hawaii.
8,689 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,635 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,626 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,570 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,379 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,347 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 2,635 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,626 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,570 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,379 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,347 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 Urban Honolulu
Retail, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Urban Honolulu
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Urban Honolulu. 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.
Restaurants & Food
2,446 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,027 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 797 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,914 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
General Contracting: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,659 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Primary & Family Care: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,403 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 651 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,336 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 466 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
524 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
505 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Auto Repair: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
492 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Property Management: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 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
451 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Hair Salons: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
361 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
320 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
299 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
General Freight Trucking: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
247 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Convenience Stores: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
240 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Hotels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
229 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
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: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 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
223 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Daycare Centers: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
186 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Compounding Pharmacies: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 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.
Senior Care & Living
141 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Non-Medical Home Care: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
99 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
91 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Waste Management & Recycling: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
62 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 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 Urban Honolulu. 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.
Restaurants & Food
2,446 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,027 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 797 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
1,914 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
General Contracting: 580 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,659 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Primary & Family Care: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 414 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,403 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 651 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,336 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 466 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 346 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
524 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
505 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Auto Repair: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
492 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Property Management: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 23 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
451 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Hair Salons: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
361 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Metal Fabrication: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
320 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
299 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
General Freight Trucking: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
247 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Convenience Stores: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Hospitality & Travel
240 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Hotels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Transportation Services: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
229 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
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: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 3 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
223 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Daycare Centers: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
186 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Compounding Pharmacies: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 25 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.
Senior Care & Living
141 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Non-Medical Home Care: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
99 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
91 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Waste Management & Recycling: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
62 related employer businesses in Urban Honolulu.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 25 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 Urban Honolulu ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Urban Honolulu?
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 Urban Honolulu?
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 Urban Honolulu
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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