Selling a Business in Fairfield County
Owners in Fairfield County sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. This market has 26,896 employer businesses, and 86% 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 Stamford, Greenwich, Bridgeport or Norwalk. The largest industries here are professional and technical services and health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Fairfield County by the numbers
26,896
26,896
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
86%
86%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
111,912
111,912
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
399,402
399,402
EMPLOYMENT
$39.6 billion
$39.6 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
10,495
10,495
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 Fairfield County compares
Fairfield County ranks 2nd of 5 Connecticut metro markets for employer businesses.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Fairfield County, compared with 10% in Connecticut.
10,495 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Fairfield County ranks 2nd of 5 Connecticut metro markets for employer businesses.
Professional and technical services makes up 13% of employer businesses in Fairfield County, compared with 10% in Connecticut.
10,495 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,429 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,330 employer businesses
Retail: 3,177 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,678 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,552 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 3,429 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 3,330 employer businesses
Retail: 3,177 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,678 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,552 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Fairfield County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Fairfield County
These are the industries in Fairfield County 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
2,952 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Landscaping: 774 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
General Contracting: 697 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,616 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,006 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 796 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,126 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Primary & Family Care: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,710 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Wealth Management: 565 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,419 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
754 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Hair Salons: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
713 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Auto Repair: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Technology & Media
626 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Creative Agencies: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
600 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Metal Fabrication: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
555 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
474 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Property Management: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 27 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.
Logistics & Transportation
376 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
General Freight Trucking: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
338 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Gas Stations: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 94 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.
Education & Childcare
337 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Daycare Centers: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
301 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
259 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
224 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Transportation Services: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
216 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 39 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.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
200 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
173 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Outdoor Recreation: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x 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.
Pet Services
126 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 34 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.
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 Fairfield County 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
2,952 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Landscaping: 774 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
General Contracting: 697 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 361 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
2,616 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 1,006 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 796 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 228 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 210 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
2,126 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Primary & Family Care: 840 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 511 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Urgent Care Clinics: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,710 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Wealth Management: 565 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 390 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 356 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 303 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
1,419 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 470 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 275 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 254 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
754 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Hair Salons: 335 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 245 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
713 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Auto Repair: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Technology & Media
626 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Creative Agencies: 209 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 206 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Manufacturing
600 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Metal Fabrication: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
555 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
474 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Property Management: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 27 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.
Logistics & Transportation
376 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
General Freight Trucking: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
338 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Gas Stations: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 94 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.
Education & Childcare
337 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Daycare Centers: 292 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
301 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
259 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 76 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
224 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Transportation Services: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
216 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 39 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.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
200 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
173 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Outdoor Recreation: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x 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.
Pet Services
126 related employer businesses in Fairfield County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 34 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.
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 Fairfield County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Fairfield County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Fairfield County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Fairfield County?
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 Fairfield County
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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