Selling a Business in Oklahoma
Selling a business in Oklahoma means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Oklahoma has 96,402 employer businesses and about 337,237 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Oklahoma by the numbers
96,402
96,402
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
337,237
337,237
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,431,690
1,431,690
EMPLOYMENT
$78.6 billion
$78.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
39,529
39,529
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 Oklahoma compares
Oklahoma ranks 27th 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 7% of employer businesses in Oklahoma, compared with 6% nationwide.
39,529 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Oklahoma ranks 27th 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 7% of employer businesses in Oklahoma, compared with 6% nationwide.
39,529 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Oklahoma law says that when a business is sold, the Tax Commission will not issue a permit to the buyer to continue the business until all tax claims due the state have been settled. The same statute says sales tax is due on the sale of the business's fixtures and equipment (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Section 1364).
Permits and registrations
Oklahoma law says a sales tax permit is not assignable and is valid only for the person in whose name it is issued, at the place of business it names (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Section 1364).
Unemployment insurance account
Oklahoma law says that when an employer transfers its business to another employer and the two share substantially common ownership, management or control, the buyer takes over the seller's experience rating account, the record used to set an unemployment tax rate. In that case the buyer also becomes jointly and severally liable with the seller for taxes, interest, penalties and fees the seller owes the Employment Security Commission. Jointly and severally liable means the Commission can collect the full amount from either one (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 40, Section 3-111.1).
These points come from official Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
Oklahoma law says that when a business is sold, the Tax Commission will not issue a permit to the buyer to continue the business until all tax claims due the state have been settled. The same statute says sales tax is due on the sale of the business's fixtures and equipment (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Section 1364).
Permits and registrations
Oklahoma law says a sales tax permit is not assignable and is valid only for the person in whose name it is issued, at the place of business it names (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Section 1364).
Unemployment insurance account
Oklahoma law says that when an employer transfers its business to another employer and the two share substantially common ownership, management or control, the buyer takes over the seller's experience rating account, the record used to set an unemployment tax rate. In that case the buyer also becomes jointly and severally liable with the seller for taxes, interest, penalties and fees the seller owes the Employment Security Commission. Jointly and severally liable means the Commission can collect the full amount from either one (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 40, Section 3-111.1).
These points come from official Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
Retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Oklahoma
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Oklahoma. 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
9,154 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
General Contracting: 2,119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 1,073 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,022 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 564 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
7,824 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,024 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,992 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 808 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
7,213 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Insurance Agencies: 2,191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,850 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,614 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 780 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 736 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
7,153 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Primary & Family Care: 2,400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 676 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 595 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
4,685 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,053 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,407 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Auto Repair: 1,135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 675 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 493 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,580 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
General Freight Trucking: 1,806 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
2,485 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Metal Fabrication: 826 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,169 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
2,019 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Oil & Gas Services: 1,253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,983 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Gas Stations: 1,799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 184 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
1,716 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Property Management: 725 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 117 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,406 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Home Infusion: 573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,174 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Hair Salons: 675 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
1,127 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Daycare Centers: 1,055 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
1,053 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Hotels: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
972 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
736 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Bars & Pubs: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 36 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.
Health & Fitness
681 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
448 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Non-Medical Home Care: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 54 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
362 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 96 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 Oklahoma. 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
9,154 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
General Contracting: 2,119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 1,160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 1,073 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,022 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 564 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 491 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
7,824 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,024 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,992 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 808 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
7,213 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Insurance Agencies: 2,191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,850 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 1,614 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 780 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 736 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
7,153 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Primary & Family Care: 2,400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,373 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 676 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 595 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 563 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 359 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 317 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
4,685 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 1,053 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 314 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 277 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,407 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Auto Repair: 1,135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 675 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 493 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
2,580 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
General Freight Trucking: 1,806 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 132 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
2,485 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Metal Fabrication: 826 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 419 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 358 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,169 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 1,212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 316 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 285 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 180 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
2,019 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Oil & Gas Services: 1,253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,983 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Gas Stations: 1,799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 184 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
1,716 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Property Management: 725 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 606 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 117 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.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
1,406 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Home Infusion: 573 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 548 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,174 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Hair Salons: 675 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
1,127 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Daycare Centers: 1,055 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
1,053 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Hotels: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Technology & Media
972 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 164 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
736 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Bars & Pubs: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 374 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 36 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.
Health & Fitness
681 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
448 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Non-Medical Home Care: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 54 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
362 related employer businesses in Oklahoma.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 96 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 Oklahoma ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma
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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