Columbus, OH

Businesses For Sale in Columbus, OH

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Highly regarded Hair Salon / Barber Shop in Columbus area.

Columbus, OH

This is a well-established hair salon / barber shop with a loyal customer base and a strong local reputation. The salon is fully equipped, allowing a new owner to start operating immediately. The...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $32,500

Worthington/23 area Beautifully Renovated Restaurant 4 Sale 6000 sqft

Columbus, OH

Beautiful $1 million+ renovated restaurant for sale at the Crosswoods/23/Worthington area. This 6000 sq ft establishment is situated by hotels, entertainment venues, movie theatre, major...

$99,000

$99,000

Institutional Longevity Medicine Platform with Enterprise Scalability

Columbus, OH

This institutional longevity medicine platform delivers frontier biological reprogramming through next-generation multi-omic analysis and combinatorial age reversal protocols. Category-defining...

$675,213

$675,213

Cash Flow: $438,141

Established Flooring, Kitchen & Bath Remodeler

Columbus, OH

This fully established, family owned flooring and remodeling company has been a trusted, go to vendor in the region for decades. The owners work full time in the business, overseeing finance,...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

Cash Flow: $611,603

Specialized Home Decor

Columbus, OH

This established niche retail shop is located in a culturally rich destination area that attracts visitors from across the region. The store has become a well known stop for customers throughout...

$72,000

$72,000

Cash Flow: $51,000

Lucrative Vending Machine Biz - Great Margins

Columbus, OH

Booming – Semi-Absentee – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machine Business serving Columbus and surroundings. Not part of a national franchise. Each machine requires just about 1 hour of maintenance...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Auto Body & Repair Shop

Columbus, OH

This is a HIGHLY PROFITABLE full-service auto body and repair shop with two locations - one location does the body work accounting for 50% of sales and the other location does the repair work...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

Worthington fast casual Restaurant and cafe 4 sale. Rent only $3100!

Columbus, OH

Beautifully renovated restaurant and cafe shop for sale in the heart of Worthington. The establishment highlights a brand new 11 foot hood system, new equipment, dining room, storage room, two...

$169,000

$169,000

Premier Residential Remodelers

Columbus, OH

This established residential remodeling company has been serving Central Ohio homeowners for more than 25 years, providing complete renovation services ranging from kitchens and baths to additions,...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $384,102

WELL ESTABLISHED BBQ restaurant with Drive Thru

Columbus, OH

? WELL-ESTABLISHED BBQ RESTAURANT FOR SALE ? Turnkey opportunity to own a highly popular BBQ destination with sales exceeding $1M and a strong, proven bottom line. This standalone operation has built...

$299,000

$299,000

EBITDA: $160,000

Full Service Restaurant for sale N Hamilton rd area

Columbus, OH

HOT LISTING — Full-Service Restaurant for Sale — $289,000 Outstanding opportunity on N Hamilton Rd near Morse Rd in one of the area’s busiest, most densely populated retail corridors. Surrounded by...

$289,000

$289,000

Iconic Restaurant Business for Sale- Grandview Area

Columbus, OH

Grandview Stand-Alone Restaurant | High-Traffic Corner Don’t miss this rare chance to own a true local icon that’s been serving the community since 1992. Prime signalized intersection with strong...

$375,000

$375,000

Window Cleaning Business for Sale - (Very Profitable!)

$75,000 - Columbus, OH

$75,000

Columbus, OH

High End Hair Salon For Sale Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH

Discover this rare opportunity to own a profitable and fully turnkey hair salon. Known for it's excellent customer service and cool vibe, this business has a loyal customer base receiving referrals...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $204,452

Facilities Maintenance & Compliance Solutions Company

Columbus, OH

Step into the specialized commercial services space with a business focused on preventative maintenance and repair solutions for facilities and equipment. This opportunity serves a wide range of...

$322,900

$322,900

Cash Flow: $256,918

Jim Myers

GearWorks Capital, Ltd

Serving Delaware County, OH

Whether you're ready to sell your business or looking to grow through an acquisition, we’ll be your trusted advisor every step of the way. We help you navigate the complexity and uncertainty of sales and acquisitions—providing deep understanding, relevant financial expertise, savvy negotiations, and a steady hand.

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Modern Wellness Concept in a High-Growth Industry

Columbus, OH

Step into the rapidly expanding health and wellness sector with an opportunity centered on proactive, science-driven services designed to help clients look, feel, and perform at their best. This...

$724,900

$724,900

Cash Flow: $613,718

3-in-1 Business Opportunity – $49,900

Columbus, OH

This turnkey business combines three distinct services under one roof: a Pool Supply Store, Tanning Salon, and Video Rental Shop. This unique business has been able to succeed because it has a revenue...

$49,900

$49,900

Growing Pressure Washing Company for Sale

Columbus, OH

This is a great opportunity to take over and expand an existing pressure washing business in Columbus, Ohio with over 600 active clients, 145 5-Star Google reviews, and add-on services available for...

$42,000

$42,000

Cash Flow: $42,000

B2B and B2C Heating and Air HVAC Services Company

Columbus, OH

Imagine owning a thriving HVAC business that's already built the foundation for your success. You'll step into an operation serving both residential and commercial clients. What makes this opportunity...

$244,900

$244,900

Cash Flow: $208,918

Profitable Aesthetic Lounge Featuring Advanced Bio-Therapies

Columbus, OH

This aesthetic lounge meets growing demand for wellness and appearance treatments that actually deliver results. Clients get personalized assessments and a full range of services that show measurable...

$1,051,823

$1,051,823

Cash Flow: $626,045

Restoration Services Business Serving Property Owners

Columbus, OH

Imagine owning a restoration services business that serves property owners when they need help most. This company has built a solid reputation serving both residential and commercial clients. What...

$339,900

$339,900

Cash Flow: $223,847

Service Business with Ongoing Customer Demand

Columbus, OH

Imagine stepping into a business that practically runs itself while serving an essential need every homeowner has. This pest control operation gives you the perfect entry point into an industry that...

$179,900

$179,900

Cash Flow: $172,335

Fitness Center offering Soccer/Lacrosse Turf Field, All Equipment

$49,500 - Columbus, OH

$49,500

Columbus, OH

Commercial Landscaping/Snow Removal Business w/Anchor Client Ohio

Columbus, OH

***SBA Pre Qualified This is a focused, commercial landscaping operation built around one exceptional anchor client — and that’s not a risk, it’s a strategic advantage. The company has a long-standing...

$405,000

$405,000

Cash Flow: $145,958

restauran bbq catering food truck and drive thru

Columbus, OH

This is a BBQ restaurant, high volume and busy. Great sales and have food truck and drive thru and has a catering business build...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Residential Services Company Focused on Functional Spaces

Columbus, OH

Imagine yourself running a thriving residential services company that transforms cluttered garages into organized, functional spaces homeowners absolutely love. You'll be stepping into a business...

$174,900

$174,900

Cash Flow: $163,020

Wine & Chocolate

Columbus, OH

Say hello to this fun opportunity to own a nationally-recognized business that sells FDA-approved edible chocolate paired with wine, and other gifts. The company has been seen on the NBC Today Show,...

$99,000

$99,000

Well-established home care agency in Ohio

Columbus, OH

Asking Price: $1,800,000 Gross Revenue (TTM): Approximately $1,685,000 EBITDA (Stated): Approximately $425,000 Revenue Trend: Stable Business Overview: Established Ohio-based home care provider...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

EBITDA: $425,000

The UPS Store Franchise in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

Established The UPS Store Franchise located in busy grocer-anchored shopping center. Ample parking, national brand co-tenants, and seasoned friendly staff drive customers to this store over...

$650,000

$650,000

Columbus' Insulation Services - AI Proof, Essential Svc. & Booming

Columbus, OH

Lucrative Insulation business (residential & commercial) insulating Columbus and Surroundings. Every home and building requires quality insulation, ensuring lasting comfort and energy efficiency. Our...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $317,000

Ohio's Best Painting (intr. & extr.) - Thriving

Columbus, OH

Booming Painting Business covering Columbus and surroundings. We offer premium - top quality paint and service. Great revenue and low overhead. Huge Margins. Average Job takes 2 days = $5,000 Ticket -...

$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $283,000

Premier Event Venue for sale

Columbus, OH

Premier Event Venue for Sale – Highly Sought-After Destination This very popular 10,000 sq. ft. event space is a proven destination for weddings, corporate meetings, social gatherings, and special...

$199,000

$199,000

Charter Bus Passenger Transportation Business for sale

$7,850,000 - Columbus, OH

$7,850,000

Columbus, OH

Richard's Painting Franchise Locations Available Throughout OH

Columbus, OH

Painters are needed everywhere! Richard’s Painting has been a trusted name in quality painting since 1999. You don’t need to be a professional painter to succeed with this franchise—just a strong work...

$39,950

$39,950

Non-Medical Local In-Home Care Services

Columbus, OH

This local home care business enables us to make a valuable difference in people's lives. The book of business provides residual incomes from repeat customers. Over $1.8 million in invoices billed in...

$299,890

$299,890

Cash Flow: $238,900

Turnkey, Revenue-Generating Restaurant – $35k–$50k Monthly Gross – Sho

Columbus, OH

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity – Columbus, OH Fully built-out, operating restaurant generating $35k–$50k in monthly gross revenue. Sale includes all kitchen equipment and fixtures (approx. $20k...

$60,000

$60,000

Property Damage and Restoration: Excellent and Consistent Profits

Columbus, OH

This sale price includes the following assets: Axil Air movers, Centrifugal air movers, Galaxy 2000 Portable carpet extractor, Power distribution box and Thermal imaging camera. This is a high cash...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Auto Repair & Tire Center

Columbus, OH

This is a full-service automotive repair center that also sells new tires and rims. The business has an excellent Google rating and has had steady sales every year since opening. They don't specialize...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Pizza Shop in Short North For sale

Columbus, OH

LOCATION • LOCATION • LOCATION Prime Pizza Shop Opportunity in the heart of the Short North—one of Columbus’ most vibrant, high-traffic areas. Just steps from High Street, this space puts you right...

$95,000

$95,000

Established Dental Lab

Columbus, OH

Established and proudly operated by the same family for decades, this boutique dental laboratory has built a reputation for excellence across Ohio and the Midwest. The current owner has successfully...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $172,000

Tara Kueker

Business Transfer Specialists

Serving Delaware County, OH

Business Transfer Specialists has identified specific types of businesses which have proven to be very marketable. BTS specializes in transitioning buyers and sellers within some of the following select markets: Manufacturing Distribution Finance & Insurance Fabrication Childcare Service Construction R & D Supply If you are selling or buying a business, please feel free to visit our company website for additional information: www.biztsfr.com

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Easton area Restaurant 4 sale with D5D6/Low rent!

Columbus, OH

This established full-service restaurant represents a prime investment opportunity in the desirable Easton area of Columbus, strategically positioned on Morse Road with excellent highway access and...

$250,000

$250,000

Clean Simple Profitable Home-Services Business

Columbus, OH

Imagine running a business that homeowners actually need and appreciate. Modern Pure Aire is your opportunity to step into the growing indoor air quality market in Columbus, where clean air has become...

$252,900

$252,900

Cash Flow: $291,302

Home Improvement Siding Business for Sale in Ohio

$150,000 - Columbus, OH

$150,000

Columbus, OH

Established Meal Prep Business 4 sale with optional kitchen (+$79k)

Columbus, OH

Established ready to eat meal prep business for sale in Columbus OH. Established in 2015 with more than 5320 client list makes this an amazing opportunity to jump in the industry. This would be great...

$95,000

$95,000

Full Service Pizza Shop 4 Sale Columbus/Worthington OH w Dining room

Columbus, OH

This established full-service pizza restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the Columbus/Worthington, Ohio market. The business operates from a strategically positioned location...

$140,000

$140,000

Cottage Inn Gourmet Pizza Franchise For Sale - High Density Market

Columbus, OH

Ohio State University Campus – High Density Location Established in 2018, this well-know pizza shop offers an outstanding opportunity in one of Columbus’ most dynamic areas. Located in a high-density...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

32 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Columbus, OH - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Columbus, OH

The Asking Price for all routes, including 32 vehicles, is $3,625,000 in outright cash, plus $1,875,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $3,000,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase...

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Cash Flow: $3,065,722

Midwest Flatbed Trucking Company (Strong EBITDA Growth)

Columbus, OH

The Company was founded in 2017 and specializes in 100% flatbed and conestoga freight transportation. They service the midwest, northeast, and southeast with direct to customer point to point...

$10,200,000

$10,200,000

EBITDA: $1,836,167

Refined Reservation Only Dining Experience

Columbus, OH

Confidential Restaurant Listing – Northeast Columbus, Ohio Submarket A rare opportunity to acquire an established, reservation-only restaurant serving Central Ohio for over 21 years. This...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Established retail firearms with training center & shooting range Ohio

Columbus, OH

Confidential Business Sale – Firearms Retailer, Shooting Range & Training Facility This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established firearm retailer and training facility with a strong...

$1,990,000

$1,990,000

Cash Flow: $415,000

Well Established Columbus Pizza Operation - Price Reduction

Columbus, OH

This Pizza operation is an established quick-service restaurant located near the Worthington market, serving a dense and highly desirable North Columbus trade area. The business specializes in pizza,...

$140,000

$140,000

Home Health Agency Medicare & Medicaid-Certified- Central Ohio

Columbus, OH

Once a multi-million-dollar agency, CarePartners Home Health has discontinued operations following the owner’s retirement. However, with active Medicare and Medicaid certifications, established...

$250,000

$250,000

Niche Online Close-Out Merchandise Business

Columbus, OH

This thriving business presents a remarkable opportunity for a visionary new owner to step into a well-established platform with strong customer engagement and proven revenue generation. With a...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

EBITDA: $700,000

Kids Mobile Soft Play and Ball Pit Rental Business

Columbus, OH

SBA Pre-Qualified*** ONE-OF-A-KIND : Unique and Top of its Industry *Currently owner operated as a secondary income source. *Proven and developed. *Flexible in Schedule. *Operated with limited...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $38,000

Buy a Business in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio is a vibrant hub of industry and business opportunities with a strong, diverse economy. Home to several Fortune 500 companies, Columbus boasts a robust technology sector and an encouraging start-up ecosystem. The city's central location and solid transportation infrastructure make it ideal for logistics and distribution businesses. With industries ranging from healthcare and education to retail and finance, this metropolitan area offers a fantastic environment for business growth and development, supported by skilled workforce and an affordable cost of living.

Market Snapshot

We have compiled and analyzed data from business listings available for sale in Columbus, Ohio to provide valuable insights into the abundance and diversity of businesses on offer. The market for businesses for sale is dynamic, resulting in fluctuations in data trends. The intention of this data is to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of various business categories, pricing ranges, and financial aspects you may encounter.

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~130

Median Asking Price  

  $300,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $1,030,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $250,000

Profit Margin  

  24%

Earnings Multiple  

  1.2

Revenue Multiple  

  0.3

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

How many businesses are for sale in Columbus, OH?

Approximately 130 businesses are listed for sale, offering a diverse range of opportunities for both buyers and sellers looking to engage in the local market. It's important to note that some listings might be kept confidential, necessitating a more extensive search that spans across the broader Columbus metro area or Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, or Fairfield counties to uncover more businesses on the market.

What types of businesses are for sale in Columbus?

The Columbus, OH market showcases a broad spectrum of industries. Currently, the most popular types of businesses for sale include:

This diversity underscores Columbus's standing as a vibrant and versatile business environment, accommodating a wide array of entrepreneurial interests.

What is the average asking price for businesses in Columbus?

The median asking price for businesses for sale is approximately $300,000. This figure reflects a general snapshot of the market, but potential buyers should conduct thorough due diligence to understand the specific valuation determinants of each business.

What is the average revenue of these businesses?

Businesses listed for sale in Columbus, OH report a median annual revenue of about $1,030,000.

What is the average seller discretionary earnings?

The median reported seller discretionary earnings is $250,000, highlighting a healthy profit margin average of 24%. These figures provide a promising outlook for potential investors, indicating robust financial health and profitability among local businesses.

What are the average valuation multiples in Columbus's business sales market?

Columbus, OH businesses report average earnings multiples at 1.2 and revenue multiples at 0.3. These multiples can serve as valuable benchmarks for both buyers and sellers in assessing business value, ensuring pricing strategies align with current market standards.

How can Columbus business owners sell their own businesses?

  1. Prepare Your Financials: Ensure your business's financial statements are accurate, organized, and reflective of the business's true performance.
  2. Value Your Business: Utilize industry averages, such as the earnings multiple of 1.2 and revenue multiple of 0.3, as starting points, but consider enlisting a professional appraiser to accurately assess your business's market value.
  3. Market Your Business: Effectively marketing your business for sale is crucial to attracting the right buyers. This can include listing on business sale platforms, engaging a broker, or leveraging personal and professional networks.
  4. Negotiate and Close the Deal: Be prepared for negotiations about price and terms. Understand what you are willing to compromise on and what is non-negotiable.

Selling a business is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and transparency to ensure a smooth transition. By understanding the market landscape, preparing your business for sale, and employing strategic negotiation tactics, you can successfully sell your business in the Columbus, OH market.