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Cattaraugus County

Selling a Business in Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus County has 1,501 employer businesses, and 87% 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 accommodation and food service.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Cattaraugus County by the numbers

1,501

1,501

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

87%

87%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

4,071

4,071

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

19,887

19,887

EMPLOYMENT

$926 million

$926 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

710

710

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 Cattaraugus County compares

  • Cattaraugus County ranks 38th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 6.0% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Cattaraugus County, compared with 3% in New York.

  • 710 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Cattaraugus County ranks 38th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses fell 6.0% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Manufacturing makes up 5% of employer businesses in Cattaraugus County, compared with 3% in New York.

  • 710 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 276 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 190 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 188 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 159 employer businesses

  • Construction: 137 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 276 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 190 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 188 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 159 employer businesses

  • Construction: 137 employer businesses

INDUSTRIES

What sells in Cattaraugus County

Retail, accommodation and food service, repair, personal care and other services, health care and social assistance

Every kind of business we sell in Cattaraugus County

These are the industries in Cattaraugus 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.

Restaurants & Food

164 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Construction & Engineering

151 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • General Contracting: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Retail Stores

95 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Automotive & Boat

68 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Auto Repair: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Financial & Professional Services

61 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Medical Practices

59 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Manufacturing

54 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

42 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Gas Stations: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Entertainment & Recreation

30 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • 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.

  • Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

24 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Hotels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Transportation Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

21 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Logistics & Transportation

20 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Beauty & Personal Care

17 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Hair Salons: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

15 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Education & Childcare

14 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Health & Fitness

10 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Energy & Utilities

9 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Senior Care & Living

7 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Home Services

6 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Pet Services

5 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Technology & Media

3 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

These are the industries in Cattaraugus 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.

Restaurants & Food

164 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Construction & Engineering

151 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • General Contracting: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Civil Engineering: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Retail Stores

95 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Automotive & Boat

68 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Auto Repair: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Financial & Professional Services

61 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Medical Practices

59 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Manufacturing

54 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

42 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Gas Stations: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Entertainment & Recreation

30 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • 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.

  • Golf Courses: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

24 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Hotels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Transportation Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

Wholesale & Distribution

21 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Logistics & Transportation

20 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Beauty & Personal Care

17 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Hair Salons: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

15 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Education & Childcare

14 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

  • Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Health & Fitness

10 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Energy & Utilities

9 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Senior Care & Living

7 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Home Services

6 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Pet Services

5 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Technology & Media

3 related employer businesses in Cattaraugus County.

Working with owners in Cattaraugus County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Cattaraugus County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Cattaraugus County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Cattaraugus County?

The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

How is a business valued in Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus 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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