Selling a Business in Chester County
Chester County has 15,102 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are professional and technical services and health care and social assistance.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Chester County by the numbers
15,102
15,102
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
48,677
48,677
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
262,454
262,454
EMPLOYMENT
$22.1 billion
$22.1 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,838
5,838
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 Chester County compares
Chester County ranks 5th of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in Chester County, compared with 10% in Pennsylvania.
5,838 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Chester County ranks 5th of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 16% of employer businesses in Chester County, compared with 10% in Pennsylvania.
5,838 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,464 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,625 employer businesses
Construction: 1,537 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,498 employer businesses
Retail: 1,353 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 2,464 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,625 employer businesses
Construction: 1,537 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,498 employer businesses
Retail: 1,353 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Chester County
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Chester County
These are the industries in Chester 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
1,967 related employer businesses in Chester County.
General Contracting: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,019 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Insurance Agencies: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
992 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Primary & Family Care: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
953 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
519 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
481 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Auto Repair: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
403 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Metal Fabrication: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
377 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
351 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Hair Salons: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
281 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Creative Agencies: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
276 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Residential Cleaning: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
231 related employer businesses in Chester County.
General Freight Trucking: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
163 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
158 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Daycare Centers: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
156 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
146 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Gas Stations: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
123 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Outdoor Recreation: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 26 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
110 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
99 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
90 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Hotels: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
75 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Land & Agriculture
7 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Chester 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
1,967 related employer businesses in Chester County.
General Contracting: 530 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 412 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 239 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 220 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 190 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,019 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Insurance Agencies: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 237 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 223 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 216 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
992 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Primary & Family Care: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 260 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
953 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 372 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 336 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
519 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 104 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
481 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Auto Repair: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Washes: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
403 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Metal Fabrication: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
377 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 131 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
351 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Hair Salons: 188 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Technology & Media
281 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Creative Agencies: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
276 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Residential Cleaning: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
231 related employer businesses in Chester County.
General Freight Trucking: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Health & Fitness
163 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
158 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Daycare Centers: 138 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
156 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations & Convenience
146 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Gas Stations: 111 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
123 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Outdoor Recreation: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 26 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: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
110 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
99 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
90 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Hotels: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
75 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Land & Agriculture
7 related employer businesses in Chester County.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Chester County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Chester County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Chester County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Chester County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Chester 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 Chester 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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