Selling a Business in Cape Cod
Owners in Cape Cod sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. This market has 8,957 employer businesses, and 91% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled. People also search for this market as The Cape, Barnstable or Hyannis. The largest industries here are construction and retail.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Cape Cod by the numbers
8,957
8,957
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
91%
91%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
28,874
28,874
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
76,963
76,963
EMPLOYMENT
$4.8 billion
$4.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
3,122
3,122
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 Cape Cod compares
Cape Cod ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 17% of employer businesses in Cape Cod, compared with 12% in Massachusetts.
3,122 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Cape Cod ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro markets for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 17% of employer businesses in Cape Cod, compared with 12% in Massachusetts.
3,122 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,516 employer businesses
Retail: 1,402 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,097 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 805 employer businesses
Administrative and support services: 777 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,516 employer businesses
Retail: 1,402 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,097 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 805 employer businesses
Administrative and support services: 777 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Cape Cod
Construction, retail, accommodation and food service, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Cape Cod
These are the industries in Cape Cod 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
1,935 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
General Contracting: 561 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
983 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Full-Service Restaurants: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
657 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
437 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Real Estate Brokerages: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
422 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Dental Practices: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
288 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Auto Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Marinas: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Hospitality & Travel
225 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Hotels: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Home Services
196 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Residential Cleaning: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 7 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
175 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Gas Stations: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Beauty & Personal Care
166 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Hair Salons: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
156 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
101 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Creative Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
99 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Outdoor Recreation: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
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.
Wholesale & Distribution
93 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
90 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Home Infusion: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
87 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
General Freight Trucking: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
79 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
64 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Waste Management & Recycling: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Education & Childcare
57 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Daycare Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
49 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 10 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.
Senior Care & Living
41 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Non-Medical Home Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x 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.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
These are the industries in Cape Cod 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
1,935 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
General Contracting: 561 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 478 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 272 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
983 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Full-Service Restaurants: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 215 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
657 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
437 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Real Estate Brokerages: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
422 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Dental Practices: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
288 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Auto Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Marinas: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Hospitality & Travel
225 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Hotels: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Home Services
196 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Residential Cleaning: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 7 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.
Gas Stations & Convenience
175 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Gas Stations: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Beauty & Personal Care
166 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Hair Salons: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
156 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
101 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Creative Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
99 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Outdoor Recreation: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bars & Pubs: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
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.
Wholesale & Distribution
93 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
90 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Home Infusion: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
87 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
General Freight Trucking: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
79 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
64 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Waste Management & Recycling: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Education & Childcare
57 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Daycare Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Pet Services
49 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 10 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.
Senior Care & Living
41 related employer businesses in Cape Cod.
Non-Medical Home Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x 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.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
Working with owners in Cape Cod
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Cape Cod. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Cape Cod ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Cape Cod?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Cape Cod?
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 Cape Cod
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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