Selling a Business in Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel has 14,718 employer businesses, and 83% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are professional and technical services and retail.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Anne Arundel by the numbers
14,718
14,718
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
54,600
54,600
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
245,664
245,664
EMPLOYMENT
$16.7 billion
$16.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,243
6,243
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 Anne Arundel compares
Anne Arundel ranks 4th of 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 12% of employer businesses in Anne Arundel, compared with 10% in Maryland.
6,243 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Anne Arundel ranks 4th of 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 12% of employer businesses in Anne Arundel, compared with 10% in Maryland.
6,243 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,309 employer businesses
Retail: 1,818 employer businesses
Construction: 1,714 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,566 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,516 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,309 employer businesses
Retail: 1,818 employer businesses
Construction: 1,714 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,566 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,516 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Anne Arundel
Professional and technical services, retail, construction, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Anne Arundel
These are the industries in Anne Arundel and the number of employer businesses in each. 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
1,865 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
General Contracting: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,313 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 571 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
992 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Primary & Family Care: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
822 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
814 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Real Estate Brokerages: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
588 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Auto Repair: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Logistics & Transportation
319 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
General Freight Trucking: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
306 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Hair Salons: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
287 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Residential Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
257 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
240 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
200 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Gas Stations: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
181 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
179 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Printing & Plastics: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
154 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Compounding Pharmacies: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
139 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Hotels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
128 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Daycare Centers: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
103 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Outdoor Recreation: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
98 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Non-Medical Home Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
79 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
77 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Waste Management & Recycling: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Anne Arundel and the number of employer businesses in each. 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
1,865 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
General Contracting: 538 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 246 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,313 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 571 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
992 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Primary & Family Care: 321 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
822 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 302 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
814 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Real Estate Brokerages: 263 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 194 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
588 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Auto Repair: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Logistics & Transportation
319 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
General Freight Trucking: 181 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
306 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Hair Salons: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Home Services
287 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Residential Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 139 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 105 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
257 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
240 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
200 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Gas Stations: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
181 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
179 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Printing & Plastics: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
154 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Compounding Pharmacies: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
139 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Hotels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
128 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Daycare Centers: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
103 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Outdoor Recreation: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
98 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Non-Medical Home Care: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
79 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
77 related employer businesses in Anne Arundel.
Waste Management & Recycling: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Anne Arundel
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Anne Arundel ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Anne Arundel?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Anne Arundel?
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.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Anne Arundel
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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