Selling a Business in Nebraska
Selling a business in Nebraska means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Nebraska has 56,503 employer businesses and about 160,736 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Nebraska by the numbers
56,503
56,503
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
160,736
160,736
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
923,066
923,066
EMPLOYMENT
$53.1 billion
$53.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
22,815
22,815
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 Nebraska compares
Nebraska ranks 37th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 8% of employer businesses in Nebraska, compared with 6% nationwide.
22,815 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Nebraska ranks 37th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Finance and insurance makes up 8% of employer businesses in Nebraska, compared with 6% nationwide.
22,815 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Nebraska
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Nebraska
Notice when assets are sold
Nebraska repealed its bulk transfer law, the part of the Uniform Commercial Code that once required a seller to notify creditors before selling most of a business's goods in one transaction. The Nebraska Legislature's statute site shows section 6-101 as repealed by Laws 1991, LB 162. Source: Nebraska Legislature statute page, UCC 6-101
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Nebraska's Department of Revenue says a person who buys an existing business, or its assets, may be held liable for unpaid taxes the business owed the Department at the time of sale. This is successor liability, which means the buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid tax. The Department says the buyer should verify that no tax is due by filing a Tax Clearance Application, Form 36, and that a buyer who fails to withhold tax owed from the purchase price is personally liable for sales, use and income tax withholding the seller owed. Source: Department of Revenue closing your business page
Permits and registrations
Nebraska's Department of Revenue regulation says a seller who sells or quits the business returns the sales tax permit for cancellation. Anyone who wants to run the business as successor to a former owner applies for a new sales tax permit and gives the Department the previous owner's name and permit number. Source: Department of Revenue regulation REG-1-073
Unemployment insurance account
Nebraska law says an employer that acquires another employer's business, or substantially all its assets, shall immediately notify the Commissioner of Labor. Under the commissioner's rules, the buyer may take over the seller's experience account, the record that sets the unemployment tax rate, as if no change had occurred. The commissioner may also allow partial transfers when a definable portion of the payroll and business is sold. Source: Nebraska Revised Statute 48-654
These points come from official Nebraska agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Nebraska
Notice when assets are sold
Nebraska repealed its bulk transfer law, the part of the Uniform Commercial Code that once required a seller to notify creditors before selling most of a business's goods in one transaction. The Nebraska Legislature's statute site shows section 6-101 as repealed by Laws 1991, LB 162. Source: Nebraska Legislature statute page, UCC 6-101
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Nebraska's Department of Revenue says a person who buys an existing business, or its assets, may be held liable for unpaid taxes the business owed the Department at the time of sale. This is successor liability, which means the buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid tax. The Department says the buyer should verify that no tax is due by filing a Tax Clearance Application, Form 36, and that a buyer who fails to withhold tax owed from the purchase price is personally liable for sales, use and income tax withholding the seller owed. Source: Department of Revenue closing your business page
Permits and registrations
Nebraska's Department of Revenue regulation says a seller who sells or quits the business returns the sales tax permit for cancellation. Anyone who wants to run the business as successor to a former owner applies for a new sales tax permit and gives the Department the previous owner's name and permit number. Source: Department of Revenue regulation REG-1-073
Unemployment insurance account
Nebraska law says an employer that acquires another employer's business, or substantially all its assets, shall immediately notify the Commissioner of Labor. Under the commissioner's rules, the buyer may take over the seller's experience account, the record that sets the unemployment tax rate, as if no change had occurred. The commissioner may also allow partial transfers when a definable portion of the payroll and business is sold. Source: Nebraska Revised Statute 48-654
These points come from official Nebraska agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
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 Nebraska
Construction, retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Nebraska
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Nebraska. 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
7,218 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
General Contracting: 1,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 939 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 837 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 837 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 706 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,137 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Insurance Agencies: 1,545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 782 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
4,051 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,509 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Primary & Family Care: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 744 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 690 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,659 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
General Freight Trucking: 1,941 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,617 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 688 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,299 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Auto Repair: 863 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,401 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,267 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,030 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Gas Stations: 972 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 58 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.
Home Services
931 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Residential Cleaning: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 35 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
903 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Bars & Pubs: 527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 17 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
897 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Hair Salons: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
770 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Daycare Centers: 739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
699 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 81 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
577 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Compounding Pharmacies: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
571 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Hotels: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
495 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
484 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Water & Wastewater Services: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
433 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Non-Medical Home Care: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 61 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
195 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
6 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Nebraska. 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
7,218 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
General Contracting: 1,858 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 939 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 837 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 837 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 706 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 668 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 429 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
4,137 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Insurance Agencies: 1,545 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 782 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
4,051 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 1,517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,438 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 498 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 422 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
3,509 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Primary & Family Care: 785 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 744 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 690 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 394 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 311 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,659 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
General Freight Trucking: 1,941 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
2,617 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 709 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 688 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 504 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,299 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Auto Repair: 863 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 398 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 342 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 167 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,401 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 364 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 217 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 161 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,267 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,030 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Gas Stations: 972 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 58 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.
Home Services
931 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Residential Cleaning: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 519 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 35 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.
Entertainment & Recreation
903 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Bars & Pubs: 527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 527 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 17 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
897 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Hair Salons: 596 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
770 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Daycare Centers: 739 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
699 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 81 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
577 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Compounding Pharmacies: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
571 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Hotels: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 434 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
495 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
484 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Water & Wastewater Services: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Oil & Gas Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
433 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Non-Medical Home Care: 252 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 61 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
195 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 148 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
6 related employer businesses in Nebraska.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Nebraska ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska?
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.
What should I prepare before listing?
Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements, a current balance sheet, the lease, a list of equipment and a summary of key contracts.
What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?
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, and it is used for larger businesses that run without the owner.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Nebraska
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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