Selling a Business in Erie County
Erie County has 22,497 employer businesses, and 83% 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 health care and social assistance.
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Erie County by the numbers
22,497
22,497
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
83%
83%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
63,955
63,955
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
418,202
418,202
EMPLOYMENT
$24.7 billion
$24.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
9,763
9,763
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 Erie County compares
Erie County ranks 7th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Erie County, compared with 3% in New York.
9,763 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Erie County ranks 7th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses fell 0.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 4% of employer businesses in Erie County, compared with 3% in New York.
9,763 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,116 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,679 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,397 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,339 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,197 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 3,116 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,679 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 2,397 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,339 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,197 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Erie County
Retail, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Erie County
These are the industries in Erie 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
2,486 related employer businesses in Erie County.
General Contracting: 694 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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
2,223 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,439 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Primary & Family Care: 535 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,158 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,115 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Insurance Agencies: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
805 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Auto Repair: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
709 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Metal Fabrication: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
591 related employer businesses in Erie County.
General Freight Trucking: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
557 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Hair Salons: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 95 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
493 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
468 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Residential Cleaning: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 156 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: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
418 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Gas Stations: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
326 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Bars & Pubs: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Technology & Media
283 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
257 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Daycare Centers: 237 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
239 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
234 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Hotels: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
228 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
160 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
136 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
96 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
These are the industries in Erie 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
2,486 related employer businesses in Erie County.
General Contracting: 694 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 445 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 418 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 240 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 162 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 150 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
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
2,223 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 799 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 742 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 280 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,439 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Primary & Family Care: 535 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 324 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 124 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
1,158 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 331 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 287 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 199 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,115 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Insurance Agencies: 357 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Brokerages: 218 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
805 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Auto Repair: 348 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 149 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Car Dealerships: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
709 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Metal Fabrication: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 125 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 62 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
591 related employer businesses in Erie County.
General Freight Trucking: 332 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
557 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Hair Salons: 305 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 136 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 95 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
493 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 233 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
468 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Residential Cleaning: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 156 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: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
418 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Gas Stations: 261 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 157 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
326 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Bars & Pubs: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 185 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Technology & Media
283 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 120 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
257 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Daycare Centers: 237 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
239 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
234 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Hotels: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
228 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
160 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Pet Services
136 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
96 related employer businesses in Erie County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Working with owners in Erie County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Erie County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Erie County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Erie County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Erie 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 Erie 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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