Selling a Business in Bristol County
Bristol County has 13,221 employer businesses, and 84% 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 retail and construction.
Part of the Providence area.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Bristol County by the numbers
13,221
13,221
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
84%
84%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
44,408
44,408
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
201,320
201,320
EMPLOYMENT
$11.9 billion
$11.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,448
5,448
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 Bristol County compares
Bristol County ranks 7th of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Bristol County, compared with 3% in Massachusetts.
5,448 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Bristol County ranks 7th of 14 Massachusetts counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Bristol County, compared with 3% in Massachusetts.
5,448 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,966 employer businesses
Construction: 1,750 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,560 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,379 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,319 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 1,966 employer businesses
Construction: 1,750 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,560 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,379 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,319 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Bristol County
Retail, construction, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Bristol County
These are the industries in Bristol 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
2,032 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
General Contracting: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 31 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
1,358 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
744 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Dental Practices: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 31 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: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
639 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Auto Repair: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
629 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
596 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
466 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Metal Fabrication: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
379 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
General Freight Trucking: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
375 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Gas Stations: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
330 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Hair Salons: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
273 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
247 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Residential Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
193 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Daycare Centers: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
175 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
151 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Transportation Services: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
139 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
121 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Bars & Pubs: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
103 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
97 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
90 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Pet Services
81 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Bristol 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
2,032 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
General Contracting: 473 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 343 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 298 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 31 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
1,358 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 450 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 428 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 229 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
744 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Dental Practices: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 192 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 31 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: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
639 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Auto Repair: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
629 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 113 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
596 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 203 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 156 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
466 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Metal Fabrication: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
379 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
General Freight Trucking: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
375 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Gas Stations: 212 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
330 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Hair Salons: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
273 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
247 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Residential Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
193 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Daycare Centers: 186 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
175 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
151 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Transportation Services: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Hotels: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Health & Fitness
139 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
121 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Bars & Pubs: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
103 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
97 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Technology & Media
90 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Pet Services
81 related employer businesses in Bristol County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Bristol County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Bristol County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Bristol County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Bristol County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Bristol 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 Bristol 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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