Selling a Business in Delaware County
Delaware County has 13,165 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 health care and social assistance and retail.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Delaware County by the numbers
13,165
13,165
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
50,531
50,531
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
237,233
237,233
EMPLOYMENT
$15.5 billion
$15.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
5,325
5,325
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 Delaware County compares
Delaware County ranks 7th of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 11% of employer businesses in Delaware County, compared with 9% in Pennsylvania.
5,325 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Delaware County ranks 7th of 67 Pennsylvania counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 2.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 11% of employer businesses in Delaware County, compared with 9% in Pennsylvania.
5,325 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,898 employer businesses
Retail: 1,554 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,514 employer businesses
Construction: 1,447 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,428 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 1,898 employer businesses
Retail: 1,554 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 1,514 employer businesses
Construction: 1,447 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 1,428 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Delaware County
Health care and social assistance, retail, professional and technical services, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Delaware County
These are the industries in Delaware 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
1,673 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
General Contracting: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,149 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
997 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Primary & Family Care: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
773 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Insurance Agencies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
613 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
462 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Auto Repair: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
391 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Hair Salons: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
288 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
270 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
General Freight Trucking: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
247 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Metal Fabrication: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
242 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Home Infusion: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
241 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Residential Cleaning: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
231 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Daycare Centers: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
217 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Convenience Stores: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Care & Living
201 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
181 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
140 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Bars & Pubs: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 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.
Health & Fitness
133 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
95 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Hotels: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
76 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
47 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 30 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 Delaware 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
1,673 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
General Contracting: 463 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 268 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 253 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Interior Finishing: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 73 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Masonry: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,149 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
997 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Primary & Family Care: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 244 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
773 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Insurance Agencies: 250 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
613 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 168 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
462 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Auto Repair: 219 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
391 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Hair Salons: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
288 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
270 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
General Freight Trucking: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
247 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Metal Fabrication: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
242 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Home Infusion: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Home Services
241 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Residential Cleaning: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
231 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Daycare Centers: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
217 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Convenience Stores: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Care & Living
201 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 171 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Assisted Living Facilities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Technology & Media
181 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
140 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Bars & Pubs: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 12 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.
Health & Fitness
133 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
95 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Hotels: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
76 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
47 related employer businesses in Delaware County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 30 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 Delaware County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Delaware County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Delaware County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Delaware County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Delaware 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 Delaware 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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