Sell Your Business in Hawaii
Tourism, defense-related services, and specialty agriculture anchor Hawaii's acquisition activity, with Oahu's visitor economy and the state's large military presence both drawing active buyers.
Tourism, defense-related services, and specialty agriculture anchor Hawaii's acquisition activity, with Oahu's visitor economy and the state's large military presence both drawing active buyers.
Hawaii's largest employment sectors, based on BLS state employment data — a proxy for where buyer demand is deepest.
| Sector | Employment |
|---|---|
| Government | 125,500 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 122,400 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 114,900 |
| Education & Health Services | 94,100 |
| Professional & Business Services | 72,100 |
Tourism and hospitality acquirers are highly active around Oahu's Waikiki-anchored visitor economy, while government-services and defense-contracting buyers target firms supporting Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Schofield Barracks. Specialty-agriculture buyers continue to acquire coffee and macadamia-nut businesses, and import-distribution buyers round out Hawaii's active buyer base given the state's reliance on shipped goods.
See valuation ranges and business types for any industry in Hawaii.
It depends on your industry and financials, but Hawaii's tourism and hospitality businesses typically run 2–4x EBITDA, specialty-agriculture and distribution businesses see 4–6x EBITDA, and home-services businesses typically land in the 2–3x SDE range. Get a free valuation for an exact estimate based on your numbers.
Most sales close in 3–6 months from the start of the process, depending on the business, its financial readiness, and how quickly a qualified buyer is identified.
Yes. Buyer sourcing and negotiations are handled discreetly so your employees, customers, and competitors don’t learn your business is for sale until you’re ready to disclose it.
Tourism and hospitality acquirers active around Oahu's Waikiki-anchored visitor economy, and government-services or defense-contracting buyers targeting firms supporting Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Schofield Barracks.