Selling a Business in Oregon
Selling a business in Oregon means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Oregon has 122,451 employer businesses and about 336,938 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Oregon by the numbers
122,451
122,451
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
336,938
336,938
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,697,911
1,697,911
EMPLOYMENT
$109.9 billion
$109.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
50,287
50,287
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 Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 24th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Oregon, compared with 3% nationwide.
50,287 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Oregon ranks 24th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Oregon, compared with 3% nationwide.
50,287 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Oregon
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 Oregon
Notice when assets are sold
Oregon repealed its bulk transfer law, the old rule that required notice to a seller's creditors when most of a business's assets were sold. The Oregon Revised Statutes list Chapter 76, Bulk Transfers, as former provisions repealed in 1991. Source: Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 76
Unemployment insurance account
The Oregon Employment Department says a new or existing employer that acquires an identifiable and separable portion of another employer may be a partial successor, if that portion could operate on its own. A new employer's tax rate will then be based on the seller's experience, the history used to set the unemployment tax rate, and an existing employer's experience is combined with the seller's in the following year. Source: Employment Department business FAQ
These points come from official Oregon 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 Oregon
Notice when assets are sold
Oregon repealed its bulk transfer law, the old rule that required notice to a seller's creditors when most of a business's assets were sold. The Oregon Revised Statutes list Chapter 76, Bulk Transfers, as former provisions repealed in 1991. Source: Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 76
Unemployment insurance account
The Oregon Employment Department says a new or existing employer that acquires an identifiable and separable portion of another employer may be a partial successor, if that portion could operate on its own. A new employer's tax rate will then be based on the seller's experience, the history used to set the unemployment tax rate, and an existing employer's experience is combined with the seller's in the following year. Source: Employment Department business FAQ
These points come from official Oregon 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 Oregon
Health care and social assistance, construction, retail, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Oregon
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Oregon. 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
16,308 related employer businesses in Oregon.
General Contracting: 5,934 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 2,786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,893 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 988 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 838 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 774 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
10,418 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Full-Service Restaurants: 4,240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 753 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
8,297 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 2,134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,644 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,052 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
7,605 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Primary & Family Care: 2,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,913 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
5,138 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 783 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
4,246 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 1,237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 875 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 661 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,571 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Auto Repair: 1,436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
3,172 related employer businesses in Oregon.
General Freight Trucking: 2,023 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
3,131 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Property Management: 1,650 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 1,248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 75 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.
Technology & Media
2,307 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Creative Agencies: 674 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 544 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,120 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 885 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,929 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Convenience Stores: 975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 954 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,814 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Hair Salons: 800 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
1,813 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Assisted Living Facilities: 1,090 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 587 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
1,617 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Daycare Centers: 1,517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,576 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Bars & Pubs: 962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 127 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: 40 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.
Hospitality & Travel
1,492 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Hotels: 984 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 984 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,089 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 534 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
794 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Compounding Pharmacies: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
685 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Waste Management & Recycling: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
617 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 222 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
66 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 66 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 Oregon. 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
16,308 related employer businesses in Oregon.
General Contracting: 5,934 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 2,786 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 1,893 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 1,337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 1,337 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 1,181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 988 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 838 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 774 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 256 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 242 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
10,418 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Full-Service Restaurants: 4,240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 3,396 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 1,677 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 753 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
8,297 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,900 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 2,134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,644 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 1,052 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 404 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
7,605 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Primary & Family Care: 2,040 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,913 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 1,349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 699 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 560 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 279 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 221 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
5,138 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,299 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 1,151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 783 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 686 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 489 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Manufacturing
4,246 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 1,237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 875 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 661 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 474 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 213 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 116 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
3,571 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Auto Repair: 1,436 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 637 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 592 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
3,172 related employer businesses in Oregon.
General Freight Trucking: 2,023 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 232 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 118 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
3,131 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Property Management: 1,650 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 1,248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 1,248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 75 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.
Technology & Media
2,307 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Creative Agencies: 674 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 544 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 255 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
2,120 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 885 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 543 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 308 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,929 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Convenience Stores: 975 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 954 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,814 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Hair Salons: 800 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 499 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 430 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
1,813 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Assisted Living Facilities: 1,090 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 587 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
1,617 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Daycare Centers: 1,517 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,576 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Bars & Pubs: 962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 962 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 405 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 127 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: 40 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.
Hospitality & Travel
1,492 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Hotels: 984 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 984 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
1,089 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 555 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 534 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
794 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Compounding Pharmacies: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 286 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
685 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Waste Management & Recycling: 257 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Pet Services
617 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 222 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
66 related employer businesses in Oregon.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 66 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.
Working with owners in Oregon
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Oregon ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Oregon?
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 Oregon?
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 Oregon
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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